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Apples and learning – they go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Well, if they didn’t before, they sure do now! We’ve whipped up a deliciously fun and educational activity that’s perfect for little learners. It’s time to sink your teeth into the Dot Sticker Apple Activity!

WILL YOU MAKE THIS DOT STICKER APPLE ACTIVITY FOR YOUR CHILD? PIN IT FOR LATER!

What You’ll Need

Apple printable (click to download and print)
Red dot stickers
Black marker

Let’s Get Started!

Print It Out: Kick things off with the apple printable. Get a nice, juicy apple printed out and ready for some learning action.
Letter It Up: With your trusty black marker, write lowercase or uppercase letters all over your apple. Don’t worry about being too uniform – after all, real apples come with their own unique spots and shades.

Sticker Time: Now, on those vibrant red dot stickers, jot down the uppercase versions of the letters you wrote on the apple.
Match ‘Em Up: Invite your eager kiddo to jump into action! Their mission? Stick and match the uppercase stickers to their lowercase counterparts on the apple. Every correct match is a juicy bite into the world of alphabets!

Tips for a Fruitful Learning Experience:

Flexibility is Key: This activity isn’t just confined to the alphabet! You can use numbers, shapes, or even simple math problems. Let your creativity run wild.
Layer the Learning: Start simple. If your child is just beginning to recognize letters, maybe focus on the first few letters of the alphabet and then add more as they master them.
Celebrate the Small Wins: Every correct match is an achievement! Shower them with positive reinforcement. A simple “Great job!” or “You got it!” can boost their confidence and enthusiasm.

Skills Galore!

Wondering what magic this activity is brewing for your child? Well, besides the obvious letter recognition:

Fine Motor Skills: Those little fingers get a great workout peeling and sticking.
Concentration: Matching requires focus, and this activity offers a fun way to hone that skill.
Problem Solving: It’s a mini-puzzle! Deciding which letter pairs with which is a delightful challenge for young minds.
Visual Discrimination: Recognizing the differences and similarities in letters boosts visual perception.

So there you have it! An apple activity that’s more than just a fun craft – it’s a tree of knowledge waiting for your little one to pluck its fruits. Dive in, have fun, and watch them learn and grow, one dot sticker at a time!

Age Suitability

This activity is good for preschoolers aged children 3 years old and up with adult assistance.

Mess Level

The mess level for this activity is low.

Difficulty to Create

Low.

Skills Developed

Language development, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imaginative play, creativity.

Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!

Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers

There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!

But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.

Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.

Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!

These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!

Click here for more information: Play2Learn

Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.

Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids

Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.

Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.

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Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids

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Find out more and grab your copy here.

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Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids

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350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.

Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!

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TV Show: Curious Crafting

I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.

Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!

Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.

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Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.

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Our Sensory Play Kits are some fun and easy ways to keep your child engaged while at the same time using sensory play to nurture their mind!

Shop our ready made play kits here.