Egg Carton Apple Craft for Kids

Looking for a fun fall project? This egg carton apple craft is the perfect way to get kids excited about creating with simple, recycled materials.

Using just paint, paper, sticks, and a few egg carton cups, children can make red apples that are as adorable as they are eco-friendly.

This craft is ideal for back-to-school season, Johnny Appleseed lessons, or autumn-themed activities, and it gives little ones a chance to practice painting, cutting, and gluing while learning about apples and healthy eating.

Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or a homeschooler, this easy egg carton apple craft will be a big hit with kids of all ages.

Teach and Learn with This Craft

This egg carton apple craft isn’t just a fun art project—it’s also a great way to weave in learning opportunities across different subjects. Here are a few simple but meaningful ways to extend the craft into the classroom or home:

🍎 Science & Nature

• Talk about how apples grow—from seed to tree to fruit.
• Show kids the inside of a real apple and compare it to their craft version.
• Discuss why recycling and reusing materials (like egg cartons) is good for the environment.

🍎 Math Skills

• Count the “seeds” drawn inside the apple core.
• Practice simple addition or subtraction using multiple apple crafts.
• Sort and classify apples by size, color, or how they were decorated.

🍎 Literacy & Storytelling

• Pair the craft with apple-themed picture books like Ten Apples Up on Top or The Apple Pie Tree.
• Use the apples as props for a storytelling activity—kids can pretend to “pick” apples from an orchard.
• Encourage children to write a short story or poem about their apple.

🍎 Health & Nutrition

• Start a conversation about why apples and other fruits are healthy snacks.
• Encourage kids to share their favorite ways to eat apples—slices, applesauce, pie, or cider.

More apple crafts

If you are looking for more apple crafts for kids, here are some ideas:

Mark the beginning of the school year with a fun apple paper hat. You can also use it for an apple orchard visit or just a simple fall craft for preschoolers and older kids.

This paper plate apple basket helps kids practice their fine motor skills while threading yarn, painting and cutting. Make sure to use the free printable template in the classroom or at home.

With just a paper plate, craft stick and pom poms, preschoolers and kindergartners can create a fun apple craft.

Egg carton apple craft

Supplies:

• egg carton
• red paint
• glue
• small stick
• green card stock
• scissors
• paintbrush

(Optional: Googly eyes if you want to turn them into apple characters!)

Step 1: Prepare the Egg Carton

• Cut out two cups from the egg carton.
• Trim the edges so they fit together like a little apple.

Step 2: Paint the Apples

• Paint both pieces red.
• Allow to dry completely.

Step 3: Make the Stem and Leaf

• Break or cut a small twig for the stem.
• Cut out a green leaf shape from construction paper.
• Glue the leaf to the twig.

Step 4: Assemble the Apple

• Glue the twig and leaf to the top of one cup.
• Place the two cups together to form a whole apple.

Step 5: Make an Apple Core(Optional)

• Paint the one egg carton cup white.
• Draw apple seeds with a black marker.
• Glue two small red egg carton cups at both ends of the white cup.