Today we have a really fun and easy apple craft that is perfect for back to school time. This tissue paper apple craft works great for kids of all ages, even the younger kids in preschool and Kindergarten. Use the free printable apple template included below. Let’s make this easy apple craft at home or in the classroom.

Easy Apple Craft for Kids

This also is a really cute apple for the teacher craft to take to your new teacher on the first day of school. Or use this as a back-to-school apple craft for a fun way to get kids excited for back to school season!

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Not only is the finished apple artwork super cute, but making this 5 minute craft is great fun with kids.

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Easy Apple Craft Using Tissue Paper

Supplies Needed to Make Tissue Paper Apple Craft

• White cardstock
• Red tissue paper
• Green tissue paper
• Brown tissue paper
• White glue
• Apple printable template – push red button below to download & print the apple outline printable

Click here to download the template

Directions to Make Easy Apple Craft for Kids

Step 1

Download & print the apple template (button above) onto white paper or card stock.

Step 2

Tear tissue paper into small pieces and crumple into a small tissue paper ball.

Step 3

Glue tissue paper crumpled ball onto apple template with glue. Do this in focused areas by color. We found it was easiest to spread glue onto a small area that you plan to work on.

Focusing on a small section at a time worked best because the glue didn’t get smeared all over the card stock. Plus, we didn’t have to rush to apply the tissue paper balls before the glue dried. 

Finished Apple Craft Made of Tissue Paper & Glue

Of course, you can leave the apple as is or cut it out and glue it to another piece of cardstock. This red apple would look nice adhered to a piece of black cardstock.

Framing Kids Apple Artwork

This is our favorite kid’s artwork frame because it’s front-opening, which allows us to quickly and easily change out the artwork. Another thing I love about this frame is that you can store old artwork right inside, behind the new artwork. So handy!

Giving Framed Apple Craft as a Gift

Of course, with the start of school fast approaching, your child could present this beautiful homemade mosaic apple to her teacher. Children have been giving apples to their teachers for years to show appreciation. I’m sure your child’s teacher would love to display this beautiful apple in her classroom!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab some tissue paper and get to making memories!

More Apple Crafts from Kids Activities Blog

• Check out this cute apple bookmark
• I love this easy pom pom apple tree
• This apple button art idea is really cute
• This apple paper plates craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers
• Here are a few more apple crafts for toddlers
• Grab these Johnny Appleseed coloring pages and fun fact sheets
• And while you are learning about apples, make these homemade applesauce roll ups!
• Check out this apple stamp coaster crafts!
• This apple template is perfect for all your apple crafts!
• Take a gander at this super cute apple craft for preschoolers.
• We have a free printable ruler, easy to print when you cannot find your own!
• Check out this preschool apple tree craft!

How did your tissue paper apple craft for back to school turn out?