Life cycle of an apple tree sequence and fold science craft activity

Explore the stages of an apple tree's life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity. This printable (PDF) cut-and-paste apple craft is a fun alternative to a worksheet for early elementary students. It can be used to introduce the apple life cycle, or as a review activity.

Children sequence the life cycle stages on their foldout from an apple seed, to sapling, tree, bud, flowers (blossom), and fruit. They then cut out the template and fold it. Students will LOVE opening their foldout to reveal the sequence of the life cycle stages inside!

Use this activity to support a lesson on plant life cycles, fall, harvest, Thanksgiving, growth, or Johnny Appleseed. It's also ideal for science centers and interactive notebooks.

Benefits of this activity

• Low prep
• Children learn about the apple life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
• Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
• Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing.
• Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
• Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.

The templates

There are 4 template options to choose from:

• Template 1: Color the apple and life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold.
• Template 2: Color the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold.
• Template 3: Larger template. Color the apple and life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut, assemble, and fold.
• Template 4: Larger template. Color the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut, assemble, and fold. Option to sequence the images with the life cycle stage names, or with short descriptions.

Directions for students are included, as well as US and UK paper sizes.

Also included:

• Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in color and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto cardstock and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity.
• Label the apple parts cut and paste activity (color and b/w option).
• Life cycle diagram (color).
• Maze for early finishers

Is this resource editable?

No, the PDF isn't editable.