This apple pie craft is an awesome way to enjoy an adorable hands-on activity with kids.
It’s a no-fuss, frugal, and customizable craft that’s perfect for apple themes, fall, back to school, and more. With just a few supplies (paper plate and construction paper) and a bit of tearing and gluing, your lil’ learners can make an apple pie keepsake. It’s got the cozy vibes of autumn packed into one simple project.
I’m sharing step-by-step instructions with pictures plus tips and ideas for making and using. I hope your kids and you enjoy it as much as my boys and I have!
A Creative Way to Enjoy This Sweet Treat
Recently, one of my younger boys was working through a math problem that involved survey results about favorite kinds of pie. Oh my stars, that sparked a hilarious and totally unexpected dinner table debate!
Each of the boys chimed in with their top pie picks (with very strong opinions, of course). It didn’t surprise me one bit when apple pie came out on top. There’s just something so classic and comforting about it!
All that pie talk reminded me of this adorable torn paper apple pie craft we did back in our homeschool preschool and toddler time days. It was such a fun way to enjoy fall learning and build fine motor skills.
I love how something as simple as a math problem can lead to connection, creativity, and sweet memories. And this craft? It’s the perfect way to bring all that apple pie love to life!
What You’ll Need to Make This Simple Pie Craft
You only need a few basic craft supplies to create this cute torn paper apple pie! Most of these materials can be found in your craft stash or classroom. Simple, frugal, and totally doable!
- Paper plate
- Red construction paper (or yellow or green)
- Brown construction paper
- Glue stick or white glue
How to Make This Paper Plate Apple Pie Craft
Make the apple pie paper pieces.
Tear red construction paper into small pieces. Tear brown construction paper into small pieces and also tear four longer strips for the pie crust lattice.
Add torn paper pieces for center of pie and crust.
Glue the red paper pieces in the center of the paper plate to look like apple pie filling. Glue the torn brown paper pieces around the edge of the paper plate to make the crust.
Add the pie crust strips on the top.
Glue two brown strips across the plate in one direction. Glue the other two brown strips across in the opposite direction to create a crisscross pattern.
Ideas for Making and Using Your Torn Paper Apple Pie Craft
There’s more than one way to enjoy this type of apple pie fun! Here are some creative twists and practical ways to get the most out of this sweet hands-on activity:
- Pair it with a book: Enjoy a read-aloud like The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall or How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman. Talk about ingredients, family traditions, and where apples come from.
- Spark storytelling fun: Encourage your kids to create a story about their pie. Ask questions, like Who made it? Who’s it for? Is it magic?
- Mix it up with materials: Try using fabric scraps, felt, tissue paper, or even burlap for a fun sensory variation. Oh, and you can let kids sprinkle on a little cinnamon for a scratch-and-sniff experience!
- Use as part of your Apple Pie Day celebration (May 13).
Frequently Asked Questions About This Paper Plate Project
This activity is ideal for preschool and early elementary-aged kids. Any age can join the fun! Just adjust the tearing and gluing steps as needed.
This apple pie project builds fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early scissor-free cutting practice. It’s also a great way to chat about colors, shapes, textures, and seasonal themes!
No problem! Let kids color their own paper or use scraps of magazines, wrapping paper, or even grocery bags. You could even try painting or using tissue paper for a fun twist.
Amazing Apple Pie Fun for Kids
This torn paper apple pie craft is a sweet opportunity to work on a frugal project that boosts skills and creativity. I always loved seeing the different ways that my boys made their paper apple pies and I’m so excited for you and your kids.
Oh, and if you try this apple pie craft, I’d love to hear how it went! And please share with a friend who might enjoy a taste of this hands-on happiness, too.
