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Bring science and literacy together with this Parts of an Apple Sorting Mats and Cards activity! Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten, this hands-on sorting set helps young learners explore the parts of an apple while strengthening vocabulary, fine motor skills, and science concepts.
Students will match picture cards and word cards to the labeled apple mat, making science interactive and fun. This activity is a great fit for fall, apple week, or life cycle units!
What’s Included
Apple Sorting Mats (color + black & white)
Large labeled apple diagram with parts clearly marked (skin/peel, flesh, core, seeds, stem, leaf, blossom end).
Picture Cards – simple apple part illustrations for matching.
Word Cards – vocabulary cards with the part names for literacy integration.
Blank Mats – for students to cut, paste, or write labels independently.
Skills Practiced
Science vocabulary (parts of a plant)
Observation and sorting skills
Fine motor (cutting and gluing)
Matching pictures to words
Early reading readiness and labeling
How to Use
Use in whole-group instruction to introduce the parts of an apple.
Place in science centers for independent exploration.
Add to fall theme units alongside apple taste tests, life cycle activities, and apple graphs.
Use the recording sheet for assessment or take-home review.
Bring science and literacy together with this Parts of an Apple Sorting Mats and Cards activity! Perfect for preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten, this hands-on sorting set helps young learners explore the parts of an apple while strengthening vocabulary, fine motor skills, and science concepts.
Students will match picture cards and word cards to the labeled apple mat, making science interactive and fun. This activity is a great fit for fall, apple week, or life cycle units!
What’s Included
Apple Sorting Mats (color + black & white)
Large labeled apple diagram with parts clearly marked (skin/peel, flesh, core, seeds, stem, leaf, blossom end).
Picture Cards – simple apple part illustrations for matching.
Word Cards – vocabulary cards with the part names for literacy integration.
Blank Mats – for students to cut, paste, or write labels independently.
Skills Practiced
Science vocabulary (parts of a plant)
Observation and sorting skills
Fine motor (cutting and gluing)
Matching pictures to words
Early reading readiness and labeling
How to Use
Use in whole-group instruction to introduce the parts of an apple.
Place in science centers for independent exploration.
Add to fall theme units alongside apple taste tests, life cycle activities, and apple graphs.
Use the recording sheet for assessment or take-home review.