Fall is a season filled with vibrant colors, crisp air, and the smell of apples. What better way to celebrate the season than with a fun and easy apple craft?
This paper bag apple craft is perfect for kids and helps them work on their fine motor skills while having a blast.
Whether you’re a homeschool parent, a teacher, or just someone looking for a fun fall activity to do with your child, this craft will be a hit. It’s also a fantastic way to integrate lessons about math, science, and nature, making it educational and enjoyable.
One of the best things about this paper bag apple craft is how simple the materials are. With just a few common supplies like brown paper bags, red and green construction paper, scissors, and glue, your child can create a fun and educational project.
These materials are budget-friendly and easy to find, making this craft a go-to for parents and teachers alike.
Follow along with the easy step by step instructions below to make your own easy paper bag apple craft with the kids.
Paper Bag Apple Craft
Celebrate fall with this easy, adorable paper bag apple craft! Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, or early elementary-aged kids, this activity is a fantastic way to combine creativity with learning. From cutting and gluing to adding fun details like apple seeds and leaves, kids will love turning a simple paper bag into a charming apple friend.
Materials
- Paper bag (brown paper is ideal)
- Red construction paper
- Green construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Scissors
- Double-sided tape or glue
- Free template (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Slices: Begin by printing and cutting the template shape that resembles an apple slice.
Trace this template onto a red construction paper and cut it out. 
You will need two slices—one for the top and one for the bottom of your paper bag apple. 
Attach them to the paper bag using glue or double-sided tape. 
- Make the Stem and Leaf: Cut out a small rectangle from brown construction paper for the apple’s trunk. For the leaf, use green construction paper.
Join the two together 
and attach it along with the stem at the top of the paper bag, giving your apple a 3D effect. 
- Add the Seeds: Cut out small oval shapes from black construction paper to represent apple seeds.
Attach them to the center of the paper bag apple. This small detail brings the apple to life and gives it a fun, realistic look. 
- Create the Eyes: Now it’s time to add some personality to your apple craft! Using black and white construction paper, cut out two small circles from each.
Make sure the black circles are slightly smaller than the white ones. Layer the black circle on top of the white circle to create an eye. 
Repeat for the second eye and attach both eyes to the paper bag apple. 
Learning and Development Benefits
This paper bag apple craft isn’t just a fun activity—it’s also a fantastic way to boost children’s learning and development. Cutting out shapes and gluing pieces together strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, both essential for young kids. As you work through this craft together, you can also sneak in some educational discussions about apples, trees, and nature—making it a mini lesson on math and science.
For homeschool moms looking for an easy and enjoyable way to teach, this craft works perfectly. Incorporating crafts into your lessons provides a fun break from worksheets and book work, allowing children to learn while expressing creativity. This paper bag apple craft can be paired with books or lessons about fall, apples, and even nutrition.
You can also integrate a simple math lesson by counting the seeds, comparing the size of apples, or even talking about symmetry when placing the leaves and seeds on the paper bag.
Download Apple Craft Template PDF
Click below to download the free printable template for this paper craft apple, in PDF format.
Terms of use: Free for personal use and free for classroom use.
More Ideas for Apple Crafts
Looking for more apple-themed crafts? Try making a paper plate apple by painting a paper plate red and adding construction paper leaves and seeds. Another variation is creating a 3D paper apple where you can fold multiple layers of paper together to create a pop-up effect. For toddlers, easy paper bag crafts like this one provide hours of fun and are simple enough for little hands.
This craft is also a great way to get ready for fall festivals, back-to-school activities, or just to bring a little seasonal fun into your homeschool or classroom. Plus, it’s an excellent opportunity for kids to engage in creative play while learning about the changing seasons and healthy eating.
Here are a few more fall apple crafts for preschoolers,
- How to draw an apple step by step printable
- Apple orchard dramatic play printables
- Apple and Pumpkin Suncatchers
- Back To School Apple Card Craft
- Crunchy Maple Toffee Apples (aka Caramel Apples)
This paper bag apple craft is a simple, affordable, and enjoyable project that’s perfect for kids of all ages. Whether you’re making this at home, in a classroom, or with a group of friends, it’s sure to spark creativity and seasonal excitement. Your child will love creating their own little apple to proudly display.
Grab your paper bags, construction paper, glue, and scissors, and let the fall crafting begin! Don’t forget to download the free template to make this craft even easier. Happy crafting!
More Paper Bag Craft Ideas for Kids
Looking for more ideas after making your apple paper bag craft? Paper bags are incredibly versatile for crafting. You can transform them into puppets, animals, or even seasonal decorations.
There are all kinds of easy paper bag crafts for toddlers. Let your creativity flow with projects like paper bag pumpkins for Halloween, or paper bag owls for a fun fall woodland theme. The possibilities are endless with your paper bag art projects.
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- Watercolor Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft
- Paper Bag Reindeer Craft
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Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.