Celebrate back-to-school season with this adorable apple photo name craft! It’s a fun and personal activity that helps kids practice name recognition while creating a keepsake parents will love.
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Apple Photo Name Craft
Looking for a fun and meaningful back-to-school craft that doubles as a sweet keepsake?
This apple photo name craft is the perfect combination of creativity and learning, making it a hit with preschool and kindergarten-aged kids.
Children will love personalizing their own bright red apple with their name and photo, helping them build name recognition and fine motor skills in the process.
Ideal for the first week of school, this craft also makes a great classroom display or take-home memory for parents to treasure.
Whether you’re a teacher, homeschooler, or parent, this activity is a fun and engaging way to kick off the school year!
Supplies Needed
- Printable apple craft template – get it at the bottom of this blog post
- White cardstock – we recommend Neenah for best results
- Child’s photo – cropped to approximately 3” x 3”
- Coloring tools – crayons, markers, colored pencils, or acrylic paint pens
- Scissors
- Glue stick or liquid glue
- Black marker or Sharpie for outlining letters and details
Instructions
Step 1
Print the apple photo name craft template on high-quality white cardstock. We recommend using Neenah White for the best results.
Step 2
Have children color in the apple using their favorite shades—red, green, or yellow all work great!
Step 3
Carefully cut out the apple, the small letter circles, and the large circle photo frame using scissors.
Step 4
Use the large circle as a guide to trace and trim the child’s photo to the correct size.
Step 5
Color the letter circles, then write one letter of the child’s name on each circle using a black marker or Sharpie.
Step 6
Assemble the craft by gluing the child’s photo to the center of the apple, followed by the name circles around the bottom half of the apple.
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Download Instructions
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I’d love to see how your apple photo name craft turns out!
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