One of the most popular themes throughout fall season are apples. We collected 33 sensory apple activities you can enjoy with kids as you work through apple unit in preschool, tot school or kindergarten. And, of course, you can set them up at home as well.
You will find here a variety of apple sensory activities, including:
Apple Sensory Activities for Kids
Apple Scented Sensory Play
Use apple and cinnamon tea bags to flavour this Apple Scented Rice Play activity. Then use a variety of fine motor tools to work out those tiny fingers. Source: Best Toys 4 Toddlers
Apple Scented Clean Mud
Mix up some Apple Scented Clean Mud without the need for Ivory Soap. Materials used for this sensory activity are mostly usually kept at home so it will be easy and quick to set up. Source: Frogs and Snail and Puppy Dog Tail
Apple Pie Themed Sensory Bin
Mmmmm… Sensory Apple Pie uses oatmeal scented with cinnamon sticks. Original idea is to use painted wooden slices, but if you are in crunch with time, you can use something like Learning Resources Magnetic Apple Fraction set which you can later reuse in math studies. Source: Glued to My Crafts
DIY Apple Scented Frozen Paints
Add a sensory element to an arts and crafts project with these Apple Scented Frozen Glitter Paints. Projects with ice are perfect for hot summer months. Source: Frog and Snail and Puppy Dog Tail
Erupting Apple Sidewalk Chalk Paint Recipe
Add some extra fizz to your chalking with this Erupting Side Walk Chalk Apple Printing activity. Source: Learn Play Imagine
Apple Scented Play Dough
Most of the little ones love putting their fingers on soft and scented playdough! Simple Apple Play Dough recipe uses apple-scented hair conditioner to give it a lovely texture and scent. Source: Dayna Bayna
Homemade Apple Pie Felt Food Set
This Felt Apple Pie Busy Bag adds a big dose of imagination into a sensory play activity. Best of it? It is really easy to set up as long as you have a felt sheet and apples! Source: Sugar Spice and Glitter
Apple Pie Play Dough Spice Printing
I bet Apple Playdough and Spice Printing activity smell delicious! And, when set up in fun serving tray, it will be even more inviting (to mess everything up!). Source: Emma Owl
Apple Sand Craft
Add an interesting texture into your art with this Apple Sand Craft for Preschoolers. As you know, working with sand will provide a new experience for little ones and this activity will provide fine pinching practice. Source: Gift of Curiosity
Ten Apples Up On Top! Themed Playdough Activity
Have fun with play dough and work on your counting in 10 Apples on Top Play Dough activity. This personalized math activity combines learning and fun. Source: Buggy and Buddy
Apple Sensory Bin for Fall
Apple Oatmeal Sensory Play is bursting with the smells and colours of autumn.
Source: Pre-K Pages
Apple Tree Activity Perfect
Kids will enjoy sticking Fall Acrylic Fillers to contact paper with your preschooler in this Sticky Apple Tree activity.
Source: B-Inspired Mama
APPLE WOODEN BEADS SENSORY BIN
Apple Sensory Bin includes wooden beads and tweezers to work on fine motor and counting skills.
Source: Little Bins for Little Hands
Candy Apple Rice
Invite your children to play with this super simple Candy Apple Rice Fall Sensory Play activity.
Source: Learn Play Imagine
Water Beads Apples Sensory Bin
Simple Apple Sensory Play activity uses one of our favourite sensory materials – Waterbeads!
Source: Little Bins for Little Hands
Apple Cinnamon Sensory Tray
Use Apple Cinnamon Sensory Tray to make tracing letters and numbers fun.
Source: Play Learn Imagine
Baked Apple Cotton Balls
Have fun smashing these Baked Apple Balls in this 10 Apples on Top activity.
Source: The OT Toolbox
Apple Orchard Sensory Bin
Apple Orchard Sensory Bin is made up with black beans and has a crafty element to it as well.
Source: I Heart Crafty Things
Bobbing for Apples
And Apple Bobbing activity doesn’t leave you with water on your face!
Source: Sunny Day Family
Edible Bubble Science Experiment With Apples
Tasty Edible Bubble Science with Apples activity is delicious learning activity to do with your kids.
Source: Preschool Powol Packets
BUILD AN APPLE TREE SENSORY BIN
Use red checkers, twigs and leaves to Build your own Apple Tree.
Source: Coffee Cups and Crayons
Applesauce Dough for Sensory Play
Let you kids get hands on when making this Apple Sauce Sensory Dough activity.
Source: Still Playing School
Apple Soap Foam
Apple Scented Soap Foam is so colourful and inviting for kids to dive into with their hands (and feet!).
Source: Learn Play Imagine
APPLE SENSORY BIN WITH WATER
Playing with this Apple Sensory Soup is sure to give your child’s Fine Motor Skills a good work out.
Source: And Next Comes L
Apple Pie Sensory Play
Apple Pie Sensory Play activity engages preschoolers with colourful pom-poms.
Source: Fun a Day
FALL APPLE SENSORY BIN
Play with Sensory Bin using real apples along with oats and cinnamon.
Source: Teaching 2 & 3 Year Olds
Cinnamon Painted Apple Craft for Preschoolers
Add some spice to your sensory painting with this Cinnamon Painted Apple Craft.
Source: From ABCs to ACTs
DIY apple sensory bottle
These easy Apple Sensory Bottles look great for calming down cranky toddlers.
Source: Kimspired DIY
Apple Volcano Experiment
Have some explosive sensory fun with these Apple Eruptions and Volcanoes.
Source: Growing a Jeweled Rose
APPLE CINNAMON SCENTED SENSORY RICE
Explore the scents of autumn with this Apple Cinnamon Scented Sensory Rice Recipe.
Source: The Imagination Tree
Apple Play Dough Invitation to Play
Invite your children to play with this Apple Play Dough activity.
Source: Fantastic Fun and Learning
Stuffed Paper Apples
Add some texture to a craft activity and make these Stuffed Paper Apples.
Source: Buggy and Buddy
Beautiful Yarn Apple Craft
Make beautiful yarn apples for fall decorations and spread them around your home or classroom!
Source: Hands On As We Grow
Extend the Playtime with a Story about Apples
Young children love to eat apples and go to orchards. Here’s a Hello, World! board book that teaches toddlers all about how apples grow—from seed to sapling to tree to applesauce. Find the book here: United States | Canada | United Kingdom
OTHER FUN FALL ACTIVITIES TO TRY:
- 7 Days of Apple Activities for Tot School
- Apple Math Grid Printable
- Apple Print Puppets
- 21 Candy Corn Sensory Play Ideas
- Autumn Chestnut Hunt and Sensory Play
