I just LOVE apples and the beginning of a new school year!
To make these fun little apple trees, gather up some red, yellow & green paint, brown construction paper , and tissue rolls or paper cups.
Start by having the children tear the brown construction paper into long and short, thin strips for the tree and branches. Letting the children tear their own paper to make the branches is a great way to work on building fine motor control.
Next, have the children glue the tree trunk, then glue branches all over the trees. Once the trunk and branches are glued down. It is time to add some apples!
Use a tissue paper roll, paper towel roll, or paper cup to dip in paint and make the apple circles. Invite the children to dip the chosen item in the paint (red, green, yellow) and make prints all over the branches.
Make sure you allow plenty of time to make all the apple prints they desire! The apple printing is what makes this super fun!
Oh my I tried this today with my students and they loved it. It really made me aware of the children who had fine motor difficulties when I saw them tear the paper. Love this activity. It is going outside our room for display for the school. Thanks for the great idea! Keep them coming.
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