We’re starting to work through the alphabet, doing projects along the way. I’ve found some great books at our local library including Art Across the Alphabet
and Alphabet Art: With A to Z Animal Art & Fingerplays
. And of course, Pinterest is a great resource for this sort of thing (check out my alphabet board here).
Naturally, we’ll be starting with the letter A! Early in the summer, we read “10 Apples Up on Top” and Chipmunk fell in love with the book. In fact, she tries to act it out anytime she finds a pile of apples. Of course, this usually leads to some bruised apples. Yikes!
Well, there’s only thing to do with those bruised apples — cut them in half and make some apple prints! Let’s get started. 🙂
What You Need:
- Apples, cut in half
- Red, Yellow, or Green Paint
- Paper
What You Do:
All set up!
We used a piece of card stock with the number 1-10 printed on it because we were also practicing counting. Any old piece of paper will work though!
I did a little sample paper for the girls to see — obviously our apples were too big, since we could only fit 8 on the page! Kind of defeats the whole counting thing. Oops!
Hand over the apples and let the fun begin!
Apples, Apples, Everywhere!
Stay tuned for more “A” activities this month! Or check out some fun activities below!
What About You?
What are your favorite alphabet activities? Leave a comment and let us know!
More “A is for Apple” Fun
Apple Print Lunch Bags from Inner Child Fun
Apple Tree by Frogs, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails
Bottle Cap Apple Tree by Easy Preschool Crafts
Apples on Top Counting Game from Motherhood on a Dime
About the Author: Lindsey is a blogger over at Growing Kids Ministry. A blog designed to help parents, teachers, and Children’s Ministry workers who want to help the kids they love grow in their faith.
maggy, red ted art says
Wonderful, we do love apple printing!
Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Mommy Provost says
We are doing A for Apple next week! I can’t wait to use some of your awesome ideas and resources! Great post!
LindseyW says
Thanks for stopping by — I love when the timing works out like that. Hope you have lots of fun!
pinkoddy says
We are having great fun learning our way through the alphabet. I’ve not done food prints yet so might do that. Will pin this on my board too.
Lindsey Whitney says
Thanks for stopping by Jeannine. Hope your fall season is going well!
Lindsey
jeannine: waddlee-ah-chaa says
Hi from HHH!
I like how you were flexible with the lesson! When you teach you must be flexible! What a fun learning time. 🙂