Have I mentioned yet that I love fall? I probably have once or twice. 😊 Sorry folks, but I just get a little excited about the fall season so this won’t be the last time! I hope you had a chance to check out my free September Sight Word Fun printable post. If not, be sure you don’t miss out! Now I am excited to share some more fun printables that I have been working on: Apple Life Cycle and All About Leaves. So get comfy and let’s dive into these fun Fall activities!

Time For Apples

You can’t deny that apples are a staple when it comes to fall food. Even if you aren’t really a fan of eating them, there is just something about an apple tree that says “Fall”. I remember my days as a preschool teacher when we would take our class to an apple orchard for our first school trip. If you have been to an apple orchard, then you know that everything about it has that Fall feeling. Beautiful trees filled with ready to be picked apples, hayrides, hot apple cider and crisp cool air. If you have never had the chance to visit an orchard, it is time! 

I love teaching my children about the little details when it comes to foods. When you ask most children to tell you about an apple, you will most likely get answers about the color or how they taste. And of course, you will get answers about what apples are used for. If your kids are anything like mine, then applesauce might just be one of those favorites! While apples are a delicious treat, they can also be fun to learn about. Not to mention the fun of making art with apple stamps! 

Apple Life Cycle Story

I began these worksheets with the intention of sticking more to ELA, but as I began writing and designing them, they began to take on a science feel. Nothing wrong with that! After all, you can’t really talk about the apple life cycle without getting into a little science. The first part of the printable set is a short narrative about the life of an apple. You can print and read it, or you could present it as a PowerPoint presentation. I included beautiful photo illustrations to help reinforce the text. 

Reinforce The Reading

After reading through the story, the next activity will help to reinforce what was learned. I have included a sorting activity that has pictures from the text and a label for each step of the apple life cycle. Your child can cut them out and then place a picture and label in the correct order to match what they learned. 

Next is a look inside of the apple. This activity includes a color version as well as a black and white version. After looking at the completed example, or even a real apple, your child can cut and paste the labels to the correct part. If you want to take it up another notch, you could use construction paper instead! 

Apple Life Cycle Booklet

Finally, I have included a mini booklet on the apple life cycle that can be completed by your child. Each page has a traceable sentence about a step in the cycle, and a space for your child to illustrate. This is a great way to practice tracing, writing and illustrating all in one! The last page offers an open ended sentence that your child can complete about their favorite apple treat. 

Now let’s shift gears and talk about another undeniable fall staple. Leaves! I am blessed to live close to the mountains, where I can look out my window and gaze at the sea of beautiful fall colors. It is as if someone took a paint brush and painted the mountains with shades of red, orange and yellow. Nobody likes to clean up all of those beautiful leaves of course, but at least they are nice to look at! 

All About Leaves

Just like the apple life cycle printables, the All About Leaves activity set begins with a beautifully illustrated reader. It will take you through the life of a leaf from summer to the end of the fall season. I have also included side notes with definitions of words that your child may or may not already know. No worries though, I have tested all of these activities on my own children to be sure they are age appropriate.

Once you have read through or presented the reader, there are four questions related to the text that your child can answer. I kept the questions very simple and provided plenty of space for you child who may still be learning to write to place their answer. If your child cannot write on their own, you could certainly have them dictate the answer to you. Or you could just use them as a way to discuss what they learned. 

Leaf Activities

The next activity is a favorite in my house because my children love a scavenger hunt! It is a great way to get outdoors and get some fresh air, and exercise! For this worksheet, your child will have to look around for four different leaves. Always try to find leaves that are already on the ground so that no trees get harmed in the process. After your child has collected their leaves, they will then try to draw a picture of each leaf in the spaces provided. It is not about perfection here! This is another great opportunity for learning as you must also label what kind of leaf it is. Google can be very helpful in identifying your leaf! 

Another favorite in my house would have to be leaf rubbings. I can imagine that most people have done this at one time or another. For this activity, you will need some leaves, crayons and probably some scotch tape to hold the paper and/or leaves in place. Simply place the leaves on a flat surface, put the paper provided over the leaves and tape it down to keep it from sliding around. Then, have your child hold a crayon on its side and begin to “rub” the crayon over the paper until the leaves appear! It’s like magic! 

More Activities

Last but not least, you will find a mini leaf booklet that your child can color and practice reading. You will also find a leaf craft inspired by the book Leaf Man. If you have never read this book, definitely check it out! It might also help to inspire your little one to get creative with this craft. The craft can be made using the templates provided or traced onto construction paper if you prefer.

If these sound like activities that your child would enjoy, head over to my store and grab yours today! While you are there, check out another great freebie, my fall clipart! You can also check out September Sight Word Fun for more great fall activities!