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Make this adorable popsicle stick apple craft for kids using craft sticks, paper, and googly eyes! Perfect for fall, apple units, or back-to-school fun.
🍎 Popsicle Stick Apples
A sweet and simple back-to-school or fall craft!
These Popsicle Stick Apples are a fun, hands-on project that’s perfect for celebrating the back-to-school season or learning about apples in the fall. Whether your little one loves red apples or green ones, this easy craft brings both to life with bright colors, big googly eyes, and a whole lot of personality!
Using craft sticks, paper, and a bit of glue, kids can create their own smiling apple pals to display on the fridge, in the classroom, or as part of a fall bulletin board. This craft works great for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary learners—and it’s easy to prep in advance for larger groups.
HOW TO VIDEO:
Materials Needed To Make A Popsicle Stick Apple
- Jumbo colored popsicle sticks (4 per apple)
- Apple Template
- Colored cardstock
- red
- green (two shades)
- brown
- Googly eyes
- Pink paper circles or crayons for cheeks
- Black marker
- Glue stick and scissors
- Optional: tape to secure the back
How To Make a Popsicle Stick Apple
Step 1: Preparing the Popsicle Sticks
- If wanting to make your own colored popsicle sticks, paint four craft sticks in red or green and let them dry completely. We used colored popsicle sticks to avoid needing to use paint. Glue each edge of the popsicle sticks together to form a square.
- Using our template, Cut a square of colored cardstock (to match your apple) and glue the four popsicle sticks around the edge to make a square frame. Let dry.
- Cut out your stems, leaves, and pink cheeks from your colored cardstock.
Step 2: Creating the Face
- Stick on googly eyes and pink cheeks, then draw a cute smile. Add eyelashes or rosy cheeks for even more personality!
- Wrap a strip of green paper around a pencil to create a curly vine, then glue it near the stem on your finished apple.
🍏 Crafty Tips:
- Use a glue gun (with adult help) for a faster hold if you’re short on time.
- Make a yellow apple too! Let kids choose which kind of apple they like best—or make all three!
- Add a magnet to the back and turn your apple into a fridge buddy or name tag.
- Create a classroom display with a basket of smiling apples and the phrase “We’re the Pick of the Patch!”
This Popsicle Stick Apple Craft is a sweet way to welcome fall, kick off the school year, or add a creative twist to an apple unit. It’s simple, colorful, and full of possibilities for learning and fun!
