Explore the stages of an apple tree’s life cycle with this differentiated foldable sequencing activity. This printable cut and paste resource is a fun alternative to a worksheet for KS1 or KS2 pupils.

Children sequence the life cycle stages on their foldout from an apple seed, to sapling, tree, bud, blossom, and fruit. They then cut out the template and fold it. They’ll LOVE opening their foldout to reveal the sequence of the life cycle stages inside!

Use this activity to support a lesson on plant life cycles, autumn, harvest, growth, or trees.

The template options

There are 4 template options to choose from:
-Template 1: Colour the apple and life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold-​Template 1: Colour the apple and life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold.
-Template 2: Colour the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold.
-Template 3: Larger template. Colour the apple and life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut, assemble, and fold.
-Template 4: Larger template. Colour the apple and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut, assemble, and fold. Option to sequence the images with the life cycle stage names, or with short descriptions.

Instructions for students are included, as well as US and UK paper sizes.

Benefits of this activity

• Easy to 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 (folding), and sequencing.
• Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity.
• Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children.

What else is included?

• Life cycle sequencing cards and arrows in colour 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

Is this resource editable?
No, the PDF isn’t editable.