Is it even fall if you haven’t colored an apple yet?
I mean, once those crunchy leaves start swirling around and the apples are piled high in the produce aisle, something inside us just screams: “It’s time to color!”
If your kids light up at the sound of coloring and you love activities that don’t require glitter in your carpet forever, then you’re about to fall in love with these free printable fall apple coloring pages.
Why are apples such a big deal during fall?
For starters, they’re delicious, they come in every shade of red, yellow and green you can imagine, and they just so happen to be the perfect shape for little hands to trace, color and decorate.
These apple coloring pages come in three sweet designs, so kids can pick their favorites like they’re at their very own apple orchard!
But what if your kid’s not into coloring yet?
That’s where the fun begins.
Turn the coloring pages into fall fine motor stations, glue real leaves around or use watercolor paints for a juicy effect.
It’s not just coloring; it’s fall sensory play and quiet creativity wrapped in one.
Are these printable apple coloring pages just another thing to print or something more?
Let’s just say if your kids love colors, stories, nature or anything that involves fun and learning, then this is more than just a download.
It’s the start of a cozy fall moment that you’ll remember.
So, grab those crayons, pick a design and download the coloring page now!
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Did you know that the free printable fall apple coloring page comes in not one, not two but three adorable designs with apples cozily nested in baskets?
Yep and no, there’s no catch!
Whether your little one’s in preschool or just obsessed with apples, these pages are more than just coloring, they’re mini milestones wrapped in fall fun.
So go ahead, print them all, we won’t tell anyone how excited you are too!
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Fun Ways to Enjoy the Free Printable Fall Apple Coloring Page
Could these really be used for art time, story time, fine motor practice and making your fridge look like an apple orchard gallery?
Yes, they can!
From preschool doodlers to grown-up adult coloring fans, everyone’s invited to this fruity masterpiece party.
Don’t forget to keep scrolling because there are even more juicy ideas waiting for you and your kids!
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1. Apple Orchard Bulletin Board
Have you ever looked at a blank bulletin board and thought, “Wouldn’t this look way better with a whole apple orchard on it?”
I did!
And guess what?
That’s exactly how our apple orchard bulletin board adventure began.
After a fun-filled coloring session with our free printable fall apple coloring pages, we suddenly had a basket full of vibrant apple art just waiting to be shown off.
Why not turn the wall into an orchard?
The coloring began, and before we knew it, those black-and-white pages turned into baskets full of red, green, golden, and even rainbow apples because rainbow apples are definitely a thing in the kid world.
After coloring came the fun part, cutting and arranging!
We lined the apples across the bulletin board, grouped by basket style or apple color and even glued on paper leaves.
But we didn’t stop there!
We added apple-themed sight words, counted apples in each basket, practiced tracing “A is for Apple,” and even asked the kids to write or draw what they’d do on an apple farm.
The bulletin board transformed into a story wall, vocabulary center and art display all in one!
If you’re wondering what to do with those free printable fall apple coloring pages, here’s your answer: create a cozy, colorful, apple-packed orchard right on your wall!
Loved filling your apple baskets with bold colors and lots of creativity? More fun fall-themed templates are just around the corner so keep those crayons ready! Stay tuned for the Scarecrow Face and Pumpkin Patch Coloring Page!
2. Fine Motor Apple Dotting
Featuring three charming designs of apples nestled in baskets, these pages are more than just pretty, they’re a full-on fall activity that flexes those little fingers one dot at a time!
Out came the Q-tips and dot markers in all the fall colors, all the classic reds, sunshine yellows and even pumpkin oranges for some creative twist.
Suddenly, those ordinary coloring pages turned into an orchard of speckled masterpieces, and every dot dot dot was a tiny cheer for growing hand strength and coordination.
But this isn’t just about motor skills, it’s also about concentration, patience and that oh-so-satisfying feeling of watching a picture come to life one dab at a time.
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Here where it gets extra fun.
Why not set up a dotting station at school, complete with fall music and apple-scented stickers as prizes?
Or at home when you can make it a challenge on how many dots can your kids make before they giggle?
Or before the apple basket overflows?
By the end of the activity, you will have dotted apple baskets perfect for displaying on walls, fridge doors or even an apple-themed bulletin board.
So, if you’re on the lookout for a sweet, simple, and sneaky-smart fall activity that combines creativity and skill-building, grab those printable apples and get dotting!
Because who knew tiny dots could make such a big splash?
3. Apple Picking Role Play
Can we actually go apple picking, right here at home?
Guess what?
We totally could!
First, color the baskets, cut them out and hide them all round the room.
Then it was game time.
The living room became the apple farm, the couch was the tractor, and every kid was a professional picker with a job to do!
But wait, it gets even better!
Turn it into a role play game where kids take turns being the farmer, the picker and even the apple taster.
Now, if you’re lucky enough to have access to a real apple orchard nearby, the printable can go from playtime to field trip fun.
Bring along the coloring pages as a scavenger hunt guide.
The coloring pages help prep the kids for what to expect and make the real deal feel extra special.
If you’re looking for a way to turn simple fall coloring fun into a full apple-themed adventure whether pretend or real, these coloring pages are your golden or red or green ticket.
Trust us, it’s more than just coloring, it’s an orchard of imagination waiting to be picked!
4. Apple Slices Sensory Activity
Have you ever handed your child a safe plastic knife and a pretend apple and suddenly they’re a mini chef in the middle of an autumn cooking show?
No?
Then it’s about time you turned the free printable fall apple coloring pages into an apple slicing sensory adventure!
With three adorable apple basket designs, these pages are more than just cute, they’re the perfect invitation for hands-on sensory play and learning.
After coloring their apples in sweet reds, greens and yellow, take the fun up the notch!
Enter real apples, soft ones, crunchy ones and even a few slightly squishy ones.
Kids can practice safe slicing with plastic knives or supervised cutting tools.
And just like that, going from coloring baskets to slicing snacks, all while building fine motor skills, sensory explorations and food vocabulary!
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If you’re wondering what happens after slicing, there’s tasting too!
Dip slices into cinnamon or kids can even stack them into tiny apple towers.
At school, you can pair this with a mini science talk about apple parts, textures and seeds.
So, if you’re looking for a deliciously smart way to stretch this fall coloring activity into a full-blown sensory experience, grab some apples and let the slicing fun begin!
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As your little artists wrap up their colorful fall apple adventures, don’t forget to celebrate every crayon stroke and q-tip dot!
Whether they created a cozy apple orchard scene or turned their pages into fine motor masterpieces, we’d love to see their vibrant works of art.
Go ahead and snap a photo and share your kiddos’ apple basket creations with us.
After all, nothing says “fall fun” like a basket full of imagination and creativity!
When you have finished, be sure to share your creation on Simple Mom Project’s Facebook Page and follow me on Pinterest!
Kaitlen D.
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