Celebrate the start of fall with our simple apple templates!
Apple Spice Season
September is the beginning of all things fall.
With that said, when most people think of fall, they automatically think of the iconic pumpkin spice phase that many American moms thoroughly enjoy each and every year.
While pumpkins are awesome and totally have their place during the fall season, so do apples, my friend.
September is definitely what I consider apple time.
From making homemade apple cider to devouring the most delicious apple cider donuts.
Pressing cider this fall? Pair these templates with our apple cider activities and cut-and-paste worksheets.
Each year, thousands of young kiddos kick off apple season by celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day.
A fun way to do this is by participating in fun crafts and Johnny Appleseed activities in the classrooms on (or near) September 26th!
This special day can be filled with everything from delicious apple-themed treats to printable apple activities.
Plus, any excuse to celebrate apple season is a good excuse, in my opinion!
While I truly do love apple season, I simply love the entire autumn season.
From the decorating to the flavors, Autumn is my absolute favorite season, you guys!
Apple Outline Templates
These apple outlines were the first printable crafting template I created here on Life + Homeschool, and it’s still one of my favorite sets!
They’re perfect for fall decorating and crafting, and you can also use them for your fall science lessons.
All that said, our apple cutouts feature 2 distinctive designs.
The first design is a blank slate, and the second design features the inside of an apple showing off its seeds.
Whole Blank Apple Template
Our blank apple template features a beautifully simple apple with a stem and leaf.
This version of our apple cutouts is the most used and can be used for nearly any purpose.
Inside Apple Outline Printable
This printable apple cutout showcases what the inside of an apple may look like and features 2 apple seeds, a stem, and a leaf.
I created this second type of apple outline simply because I wanted to give my readers a nice variation + it makes a great option for those apple-themed science lessons.
Easy Apple Stencil Template
While I didn’t originally design these apple printables to be used as a stencil, it’s a great secondary use, you guys!
Printing these on a heavy cardstock and cutting them out can create an easy apple stencil template for all your crafting needs.
Apple Templates by Size
The best part about these apple printables? They come in multiple sizes too, you guys!
With 2 designs and 3 sizes to choose from, our printable bundle includes 4 pages full of apple outlines.
Check out the fun breakdown of all our apple cutout sizes below.
Large Printable Apple Template
First up, let’s talk about our large printable apple template.
Our large apple templates are ideal for crafting, which was the main reason I started creating printable templates in the first place.
Their large size makes them perfect for younger students, as they are easier to cut and color.
So, if you’re looking for a good preschool apple template printable, this is the one I’d pick for sure.
Need apple pages your kids can work on rather than cut out? Our free apple worksheets for preschool and kindergarten cover letter A tracing and handwriting practice, and simple apple math.
Don’t forget to check out our apple activity pages that cover parts of an apple and more!
Medium Apple Template Cutouts
Our second size of apple cutouts is probably our most versatile.
They aren’t quite large enough to make a big apple craft, but they aren’t small enough for table scatter.
That said, they can be used for so many other creative things that our large apple template and small apple template can’t quite do.
If you need apple printables for classroom doors and bulletin boards or science lessons, these are the ones I’d use.
Combine these medium apples with our large scarecrow templates and small sunflower templates for the ultimate fall classroom decor.
Printable Small Apple Template
Last, but certainly not least, we’ve got our free small apple template.
This one isn’t quite as tiny as the mini template featured in our set of fall acorn templates, but it is smaller than our medium apple template featured above.
These small apple printables are best for decorating or adding to a small paper craft.
Using Your Apple Templates
Whether you plan to use our printable apple templates for celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day in the classroom or for something totally different, here are a few popular ways to use these fun freebies!
While the easiest use for these fun templates is coloring or crafting, you can easily adapt them to be used in classroom demonstrations or for decor purposes!
Check out some of the best ways to use our apple printables.
Apple Cut-Outs for Bulletin Boards and Name Tags
First up, let’s talk about using these printable apple templates in the classroom.
While I’m a homeschool mom of 3 and my youngest has never attended public school, I have worked in many classroom settings over the years.
From being a kindergarten classroom aide to teaching VBS and preschool Sunday School classes.
That said, I know just how useful these types of printables can be in the classroom!
Cutouts for Classroom Displays
Using any size of our apple templates, you can easily create fun apple-themed decor for your classroom displays or bulletin boards!
Consider using our medium – small apple printables to decorate your classroom doors and bulletin boards while using our large apple template for creating an epic fall banner for the classroom.
Don’t forget to use both designs of our apple cutouts for your science or math display.
For science, study the parts of an apple.
For math, demonstrate the difference between whole vs. half.
Use these templates with our autumn life cycle bundle (featuring the life cycle of an apple) for a complete apple science unit, then check out the rest of our life cycle worksheets.
Apple Name Tags
Yes! Aside from crafting, this was one of the main things I considered while creating these apple printables.
Use one of our smaller apple templates (medium or small) to create desk or door name tags for your students.
Other Uses for Our Apple Templates
- Use as coloring pages
- Make an apple-themed banner
- Write down apple recipes to share with others
- Create an apple papercraft
- Make an apple-themed bucket list for fall
Consider laminating apples used for classroom doors and decor for a longer-lasting printable!
How to laminate your apple cutout: Print on 28lb paper, cut out each apple shape individually, laminate using a 5 mil laminating pouch, and cut your apple out, leaving a slight border.
Free Printable Apple Template PDF
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Apple Template FAQs
What size are these apple templates?
These apple templates come in 3 easy-to-use sizes — a large apple template, medium, and a small.
What paper should I print them on?
High-quality paper like 28lb is best for most uses and laminating.
Printing on cardstock is also a great option for crafting with this template.
Are they really free?
Yes! All of our printables here on Life + Homeschool are free via email signup.
However, we do offer additional printables (like our apple activity pages) in our Teachers Pay Teachers store at a low-cost.
What’s the difference between an apple template and an apple outline?
Templates and outlines are typically just interchangeable verbiage.
So, they have basically the same meaning.
Can I use these for a classroom bulletin board?
Definitely! Printing on cardstock or laminating is best for bulletin board use.
More Apple Fun
If you love our free apple template printable, check out some more apple fun on the Life + Homeschool blog!
Start your apple journey with our mega list of fall crafts for the kiddos.
This fun list includes lots of cute apple crafts, you guys!
Then, head over to our apple worksheets for even more apple fun.
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