Welcome in fall with the cutest hand-drawn apple coloring pages for kids! These 21 adorable designs are perfect for a fun preschool apple theme activity using crayons, markers, or even paint.
You’ll apple-solutely love these apple coloring pages for kids
We LOVE coloring pages and are thrilled to add this latest set to the collection!
These hand-drawn designs are not only adorable, but they also offer endless possibilities for creative expression (making them an outstanding preschool activity).
Whether your child loves to use crayons, markers, or even dabble in watercolor, these coloring pages provide the perfect canvas for their imagination to blossom.
Apple coloring pages and kids go together like apples and pie
As the kids would say, it’s so satisfying filling in apple outlines with bursts of color.
These apple coloring pages for kids are more than just a fun activity—they’re also a great way to reinforce fine motor skills and color recognition in a playful, pressure-free way.
Plus, they’re versatile enough to fit into any preschool apple theme lesson, whether you’re teaching about healthy eating, fall harvest, or simply enjoying a fruity fun day.
Printing them off and setting up to create is as “easy as apple pie.”
Take a peek at these other apple-theme activities for kids:
- Magnetic Apple Sensory Bin Activity
- Apple Stamps Process Art
- Torn Paper Apples: An Easy Fine Motor Activity
- Apple Sticker Sort Activity
Materials
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- Hand-drawn apple coloring pages
- Any of your favorite drawing or painting supplies
How to use apple coloring pages for kids
Print out your favorite hand-drawn apple coloring pages.
Set up your child with their choice of coloring materials such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, or paint.
Encourage them to color or paint the apples however they like. Classic red? Love it. Rainbow stripes? Why not?
Have a bushel of fun creating!
More apple fun: This collection of apple activities is perfect to keep the apple fun and learning going.
Ten fun ways to use apple coloring pages for kids
Coloring pages are so much more than “just” coloring pages.
- Apple Garland: String together completed apple coloring pages to create a colorful garland.
- Storytime: Use the finished pages to tell a story about apples and the characters they meet.
- Apple Placemat: Laminate the coloring pages to use as fun placemats for snack time.
- Memory Game: Cut out different colored apples and use them for a matching memory game.
- Seasonal Décor: Frame the finished apple pages to decorate for fall or your preschool apple theme.
- Apple Puzzle: Cut a completed page into pieces to create a simple puzzle.
- Classroom Display: Use the finished coloring pages to create a vibrant apple-themed bulletin board.
Make your apple coloring pages pop
Want to add an extra layer of fun to your apple coloring pages for kids?
Try experimenting with different textures!
Use cotton balls dipped in paint, create apple prints with real apples, or add a little sparkle with glitter glue.
I also love adding in sheets of letter stickers for kids to spell the words of the images (such as apple as shown above).
Coloring pages are a wonderful tool for child development
Coloring pages are more than just a fun way to pass the time—they’re an essential tool for childhood development.
As kids color, they’re honing their fine motor skills, which are crucial for tasks like writing, cutting, and buttoning clothes.
Coloring also encourages creativity and self-expression, allowing children to experiment with colors and designs in a safe and supportive environment.
Moreover, completing a coloring page gives kids a sense of accomplishment, boosting their confidence and encouraging them to take on new challenges.
Incorporating activities like apple coloring pages into your child’s routine can support their growth in a playful, engaging way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! These apple coloring pages work great with watercolors, pastels, or even glitter glue.
These pages are perfect for teaching about healthy eating, the life cycle of an apple, or as part of a fall harvest theme.
We usually print on copy paper or cardstock. Every so often when we’re felling fancy, we’ll cut down watercolor paper into 8.5×11″ sheets and print on those.
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