Apple Crafts & Johnny Appleseed Day Pack Printables(Sept 26)
Ready to turn your classroom into an apple orchard of learning? This free Johnny Appleseed Day Pack bundles three no-prep, print-and-go activities: a Johnny Appleseed hat/headband template, an Apple Life-Cycle Wheel, and Apple Stamping Math & Art Mats. Instead of hopping between posts, grab everything in one teacher-friendly download and be set for the week!
What’s Inside the Free Teacher Pack
1) Johnny Appleseed Hat / Headband Template
- Skills: Fine motor, following directions, speaking & listening (retell).
- What you get: Two bands (front illustration + extender strip), optional coloring and pre-colored versions, name plate.
- How to use (5–10 mins prep):
- Print on cardstock.
- Students color Johnny’s pot hat (or use pre-colored).
- Staple or tape to fit each student’s head.
- Print on cardstock.
Teacher tip: During morning meeting, have students share one fact about John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) while wearing the hat—great for oral language practice.
2) Apple Life-Cycle Wheel (Seed → Sprout → Tree → Blossom → Fruit)
- Skills: Sequencing, science vocabulary, informational text comprehension.
- What you get: Cut-and-assemble wheel (two discs), labeled picture set, blackline + color.
- How to use (10–15 mins prep):
- Print, cut the window on the top disc.
- Students color stages and assemble with a brad/split pin.
- Spin and read each stage—add new vocabulary to your Word Wall (seed, germinate, blossom, harvest).
- Print, cut the window on the top disc.
- Extend it: Place real apple seeds in a clear baggie with a damp paper towel to observe germination over the week.
3) Apple Stamping Math & Art Mats
- Skills: Counting, patterning (AB/ABB/ABC), subitizing, creative design.
- What you get: Reusable mats for count to 10, make a pattern, ten-frame, and free art.
- How to use (no prep):
- Slice apples horizontally to reveal the star; pat dry.
- Dip in washable paint and stamp on mats (or dot markers).
- Have students count stamps, complete the pattern, or fill the ten-frame.
- Cleanup hack: Place mats in page protectors; wipe clean when done.
Why This Pack? (Teacher-First Design)
- One bundle, three centers: Literacy hat + Science wheel + Math/Art mats → a full Johnny Appleseed day plan.
- Differentiation built-in: Blackline for fine-motor practice; pre-colored for quick wins; multiple math levels.
- Classroom-tested flow: Whole-group mini-lesson → small-group centers → reflective share wearing hats.
- Rivals often split posts and downloads. We bundle everything so you download once, teach more, and save time.
Quick Day-Of Schedule (Kindergarten Sample)
- Morning message: “September 26 is Johnny Appleseed Day!” Read a 1-page mini-bio.
- Mini-lesson (10 min): Apple life cycle—preview the wheel vocabulary.
- Centers (45–60 min):
- Center A: Assemble Life-Cycle Wheel (guided).
- Center B: Apple Stamping Math Mats (independent).
- Center C: Johnny Appleseed Hat (with aide/parent).
- Center A: Assemble Life-Cycle Wheel (guided).
- Share (10 min): Students wear hats and retell one stage of the apple life cycle.
- Exit ticket: Draw and label their favorite stage.
Materials List
- Cardstock or heavy paper
- Brad/split pins (for wheels)
- Washable tempera paint or stamp pads (red/green/yellow)
- Apple halves, trays/plates, baby wipes
- Safety scissors, glue sticks, stapler or tape
- Page protectors (optional for reusable mats)
Classroom Management Tips
- Color-then-cut: Keeps scraps under control.
- Stamping station: Aprons on, table covers down, clear traffic flow.
- Drying rack: Use a labeled “orchard line” (string + clothespins).
- Early finishers: Apple mini-books or tracing cards (include in the pack as bonus pages).
Differentiation Ideas
- Pre-K: Pre-cut wheel pieces; use big-dot markers instead of paint.
- K: Trace vocabulary; count 1–10 with stamps.
- Grade 1–2: Add sentences to each wheel stage; pattern beyond AB; simple paragraph about John Chapman.
FAQ (Parents & Teachers)
When Johnny Appleseed Day?
It’s observed on September 26, honoring the birthday of John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed).
Can I reuse the mats?
Yes—slip them into page protectors and stamp with washable paint or use dry-erase markers.
Do I need brads for the wheel?
They’re best, but you can sub a small paper fastener or yarn through a hole.
Download the Free Johnny Appleseed Day Pack
What you’ll get in one PDF:
- Johnny Appleseed Hat/Headband (color + blackline)
- Apple Life-Cycle Wheel (two-disc spinner)
- Apple Stamping Mats (ten-frame, counting, patterns, open-ended art)
- Bonus: Mini-bio of Johnny Appleseed + word wall cards
Click to download: Apple Crafts & Johnny Appleseed Day Pack (FREE)
Final Teacher Note
Prep now, celebrate on September 26, and keep the centers running all week. With this all-in-one free pack, your johnny appleseed crafts and apple crafts for kindergarten are truly print-and-teach. Happy (apple) crafting! 🍎
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