Apple tree life cycle foldout and spinner wheel craft activity cut and paste

Introduce or review the stages of an apple tree’s life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity and spinner wheel - a fun alternative to a worksheet to support an apple science lesson or unit at upper KS1 or lower KS2.

Life cycle of an apple tree foldable sequencing activity
There are 3 black and white template options to choose from:

• Colour the apple life cycle stages, cut out and sequence the life cycle stage words, glue, and, fold.
• Colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages (pictures with words), glue, and fold.
• Colour the life cycle stages and apple halves, sequence the stages (either with simple words, or with descriptions), glue, and fold.

Life cycle of an apple spinner wheel craft
There are 3 options to choose from: so you can choose which suits your needs best:

• Option 1: Colour the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, and then assemble the spinner.
• Option 2: Colour version (red or green apple options). Children color the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.
• Option 3: Use red or green card for the apple template. Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, and assemble the spinner.

Benefits of these activities

• Low prep
• Children learn about the apple life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet.
• Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding.
• Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sequencing.
• Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.

Also included:

• Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in color and black/white. One way you could use these is to print them onto cards and cut out each piece. Children could work in small groups to sequence the life cycle stages, using the arrows to link them together. Laminate for longevity.
• Label the apple parts cut and paste activity (colour and b/w option).
• Life cycle diagram (colour).
• Maze for early finishers
• US and UK versions of the PDF