I absolutely love fall and I love doing seasonal activities with my students! We all enjoy having some apple-themed learning fun. This free Apple Patterns printable activity is so fun for kids, and I love that they are working on patterning skills and fine motor development at the same time!
*Pair with our Pattern Centers and Activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten!
Apple Patterns Printable Activity
To set up the activity, you will first need to gather the supplies!
I used red, green, and yellow pom poms for the “apples” and grabbed a small basket to place them in. I had clothespins on hand to incorporate fine motor practice as well as patterning skills.
Lastly, I printed the pattern cards and recording sheet (download below).
How to Prep and Play
To begin, I added the pom poms into a basket with a few clothespins (you can adjust the number of clothespins depending on how many students are playing).
I placed the pattern strips on top as an invitation to play. My students have had prior teaching of what an “AB” or “ABC” pattern is.
If you prefer the kids to just order apples on the strips without the pattern label, or for younger learners just exploring patterns, there are blank strips included as well in the download.
To play, students simply look at the pattern label in the first box and use the “apples” to build that pattern on the pattern strips. They can extend the patterns further if they wish.
Using the clothespins to pick up the pom poms and place them on the pattern strips helps build up strength in their fingers, which is a great benefit as they learn to write!
Extending the Activity
Some students may be ready to extend the activity by recording their patterns. On the recording sheet, they can color their apples to match their pattern strips.
This activity also includes a second version of the recording sheet without the pattern labels for kiddos to build and color their own patterns.
Grab Your FREE Copy
Ready to start making patterns? Grab your free copy of the Apple Patterns printable activity by clicking the large, yellow download button at the very end of the post!
More Apple-Themed Fun
On the hunt for even more apple-themed activities for kids? Check out these fun ideas from some of my favorite kid bloggers.
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Thank you so much for the fine motor freebie! Much appreciated!
Great activity to develop patterning skills and logic. Thank you for sharing.
Alesia