Looking for cute fun apple activities? We have you covered! Back to school is officially here and many children have already had their first week of school! My 2 preschoolers start at the end of the month so we have been doing back to school crafts lately to get them really excited about going back. This pre school craft is fun whether your children have started back to school or not. Your child doesn’t even need to be in school to have fun making this apple handprint craft!
Easy Apple Handprint Craft
Creating apple handprints is a fun and creative activity. Handprint crafts are especially perfect for young children. It’s great for fine motor skills development and can be a wonderful craft for seasons like fall or for learning about fruits. Here’s a simple guide to making apple handprints:
Apple Handprint Art & Craft Supplies Needed:
- 1 piece of white paper
- 1 red paper plate (or you can use a white paper paint and have kids cover it with red paint using a paint brush)
- a pair of scissors
- tape and/or glue stick
- child-safe green paint + a paintbrush
- a small twig
How to make your Apple Handprint Craft:
First, lay out all your materials on a table or workspace. Use newspaper or a plastic tablecloth to protect your workspace. Have your child wear an old shirt or a smock to protect their clothing from the paint.
Start by painting your child’s hand with the green paint. After their hand is completely covered, let them lay it down on a white piece of paper. It is such a fun way to create a hand print and preserve their little hands. This handprint apple craft is a great keepsake. The tactile experience of feeling the paint and pressing their hand onto paper is engaging for young children. Wash off paint as soon as they are done making a successful print.
*It’s best to use children’s washable paint anytime you are applying paint to his/her skin. It makes washing it off a cinch! While you are letting the handprint dry, cut or brake your twig to about 3-4″. Next, grab your tape and break off a pretty decent size piece. Roll it up and place on the top of your red paper plate.
Cut out your child’s handprint and help them place it on top of the tape! The handprint is the leaf. Now you just need the stem of the apple. Take the twig and tape on the back of the plate right behind the handprint between the thumb and pointer finger. And there you have your Apple Handprint Craft! It’s a pretty simple craft but young kids have fun with those kind of activities! If your child would like to hang their craft, just take some green ribbon, make a loop and tape that to the back of the apple.
Allow the entire handprint apple to dry completely. You can also add details with markers or paint, such as seeds or a small face on the apple if desired.
Wash paintbrushes right after the activity to prevent the paint from drying on them.
Conclusion
I hope you and your child or (little student) enjoy making their own apple handprints! Each handprint is unique to the child, making the craft personal and special. They create a lasting memory of a child’s size and growth over time, which can be cherished by parents and grandparents. Handprint crafts can be a fun activity for parents and children to do together, promoting quality bonding time.
My children love when they get to paint their hands for crafts! Give this easy craft a try the next time you need a quick and easy activity to do with your little one. It is a great way to celebrate apple season! This also makes a great Johnny Appleseed Day craft. Has your child ever made a handprint craft before?
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Ashley Martinez says
These are absolutely adorable and starting tomorrow I will be making these with my 2 year old! It is so simple, easy to make and something to cherish for years to come! My 4 year old starts Kindergarten tomorrow.. I can’t believe it! I will make sure to get the supplies needed to make them for both of my little guys! Being a Mommy Blogger I am always looking for crafts and projects to do with my kids and for other Moms! Thanks for posting this!