Johnny Appleseed Activities

by | Sep 24, 2024 | Holidays, Kid Activities

Last Updated Jul 15, 2026

Johnny Appleseed Day

According to Farmer’s Almanac, Johnny Appleseed Day is a day when the life and legacy of John Chapman is celebrated.  

John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, was born on September 26th and was known for planting apple orchards and sharing his love for apples everywhere he went.

To this day children around the world celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day on (or around) September 26th.

Johnny Appleseed Day

When my boys were young, I spent some time working in a kindergarten classroom and we celebrated apples for an entire week that year! 

My kindergarten class enjoyed apple treats and activities while learning all about Johnny Appleseed. 

It was so much fun, you guys!

Apple-Themed Activities

Whether you are planning a Johnny Appleseed Day or week, these fun Johnny Appleseed Activities will help bring the story of Johnny Appleseed to life!

Try incorporating some of these fun ideas into your learning time.

Apple Cupcake

Cupcake creds: Baking Beauty

All of these ideas would be the perfect fit for celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day in or outside the classroom!

 

 

Printable Johnny Appleseed Activities

If celebrating this fun fall holiday with printable activities is more your style, I’ve got you!

First, check out our apple-themed printables to get started.

Not only are most of these apple-themed printables completely FREE, but they are also a great way to kick off any apple celebration.

Use our apple templates to create an apple-themed fall bucket list, to make an apple craft, or for coloring! 

Then finish off your apple festivities with all our other apple-themed printables, where kids can practice their writing skills, get crafty, and learn all about apples!

Apple Printables

While generic apple printables are awesome for Johnny Appleseed Day, these Johnny Appleseed-themed printables take the cake, you guys!

First, check out these free Johnny Appleseed coloring pages (below, left) via Homeschool of 1.

Not only are these adorable, but they also tell the story of Johnny Appleseed!

Next, try creating this fun Johnny Appleseed paper craft (below, right) via Simple Everyday Mom with your kiddos!

Johnny Appleseed Activities

Not only does this craft look cute and easy, but it also includes a FREE printable template!

Both of these ideas look like so much fun, you guys!

More Apple Fun

If you need more apple snack ideas, check out healthy homemade snacks for additional apple-themed treats.

Also, take a minute to check out our full list of fall craft ideas and back-to-school crafts for even more apple-themed craft ideas!

Have a wonderful time celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day with your kiddos this year!

 

Johnny Appleseed Activities

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Hey guys! I’m Mary, homeschool mom of 3 amazing kiddos.

I’m so excited that you decided to check out my little corner of the world!

If you have been following our journey for any length of time, you already know that I’m obsessed with coffee, organization, and all things simple.

I’m also a huge dog lover and introvert 💗

My homeschool style is very eclectic.

I enjoy a solid mixture of structure and free range. I set goals for myself and my children each week, but I put no pressure on perfection.

We use a wide variety of curriculum in our home.

Some of our current favorites are The Good and the Beautiful, Life of Fred, Beautiful Feet Books, and Lifepac.

While my kids do spend a good amount of time learning at desks, they also spend countless hours exploring their creativity and practicing a little independence.

I love mountains, rainy days, and sitting by the campfire. 

Our family recently relocated to the PNW and we have been enjoying finding new nature spots to explore together 🙌🏼

I can’t wait to connect and share all the things I’ve learned on our new journey! 

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Thanks for checking out the kid activities portion of the blog! 

Typically summer is the most productive time for my blog. However, our family is currently living in temporary housing and we do not see an end in sight (thank you housing marking 😪) — meaning my workspace & supplies to produce quality content it extremely limited.

I am still working, but it’s nothing like normal.

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Meet the Author

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Hey guys! I’m Mary, homeschool mom of 3 amazing kiddos.

I’m so excited that you decided to check out my little corner of the world!

If you have been following our journey for any length of time, you already know that I’m obsessed with coffee, organization, and all things simple.

I’m also a huge dog lover and introvert 💗

My homeschool style is very eclectic.

I enjoy a solid mixture of structure and free range. I set goals for myself and my children each week, but I put no pressure on perfection.

We use a wide variety of curriculum in our home.

Some of our current favorites are The Good and the Beautiful, Life of Fred, Beautiful Feet Books, and Lifepac.

While my kids do spend a good amount of time learning at desks, they also spend countless hours exploring their creativity and practicing a little independence.

I love mountains, rainy days, and sitting by the campfire. 

Our family recently relocated to the PNW and we have been enjoying finding new nature spots to explore together 🙌🏼

I can’t wait to connect and share all the things I’ve learned on our new journey! 

Just a Note…

Thanks for checking out the kid activities portion of the blog! 

Typically summer is the most productive time for my blog. However, our family is currently living in temporary housing and we do not see an end in sight (thank you housing marking 😪) — meaning my workspace & supplies to produce quality content it extremely limited.

I am still working, but it’s nothing like normal.

As always, we appreciate your patience! 

If you enjoyed this article or simply want to see more of our journey, feel free to follow us on social media for more frequent updates.

You can find all of our social accounts below!

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Don’t forget to check out our Facebook group too!

This group is open to all homeschool moms.

Whether you are already knee-deep in your homeschool journey or just dipping your toes in — all homeschool moms are welcome!

Looking forward to connecting! Simply Be Wild & Free Life + Homeschool Blog

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