Apple Shape Activities | Shape Hunt, Sorting & Size Comparison

Explore 11 shapes with this apple-themed printable set for preschool and pre-K. Children can search for shapes with smiley apple cards, sort apples on tree mats, and use matching pieces in a sensory bin.

Bring the cards and mats to a math center, then use the coloring sheets for follow-up practice. Two apple ordering games and big/small sorting mats add shape and size comparison to the activity choices.

What's Included

• Shape search and sorting: Smiley Apple Hide & Find cards and three apple tree shape mats.
• Shapes featured: Square, rectangle, circle, oval, triangle, rhombus, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, heart, and star.
• Coloring and sensory play: Shape coloring sheets, an additional apple shapes coloring sheet, and 11 smiley apples plus 11 labeled apples for sensory-bin use.
• Ordering and size sorting: Two smiley apple ordering games, 22 big/small smiley apple shapes, and big and small sorting mats.

Learning Benefits

• Shape recognition: Identify and name the 11 featured shapes.
• Sorting and matching: Group apple pieces by shape and compare what belongs together.
• Size comparison: Sort big and small apple shapes.
• Visual discrimination: Look closely at shapes during hide-and-find and sensory-bin play.
• Fine motor practice: Handle the apple pieces and complete coloring activities.

Important Digital Details

• Instant Download: Access your file immediately after purchase. No physical items will be shipped.
• Print and Prep: For best results, print the reusable cards, mats, and sensory-bin pieces on cardstock and laminate for daily classroom use. Print the coloring sheets on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
• Usage Policy: Licensed for personal use or a single classroom only.