Seeds & Peels Collage

Touch on science and senses with a combined nature/art project that'll be the apple of your kids' eyes. Cook up more tasteful fun by making applesauce.

1. With a Crayola® Washable Marker, draw an apple shape and stem on plain paper. Cut it out with Crayola Scissors.

2. Spread newspaper over your work area. Paint the apple in your favorite color with Crayola Washable Kid's Paint and Paint Brushes. Dry.

3. Ask an adult to peel a real apple, cut it in half sideways, and put the knife away in a safe place. Notice the star shape that appears in the center. Scoop out apple seeds with a spoon. Set seeds and peels aside to dry. Eat the apple, or make applesauce.

4. Gather other seeds either from food you eat or by walking outside. When you go outdoors, go with an adult and wash your hands after collecting seeds.

5. Notice how the apple peels change as they dry. After everything you collected is ready, glue on the dried apple peels and seeds with Crayola School Glue. Dry.

6. Label different types of seeds with a marker. Explore your seed collage with both your eyes and your fingers. Notice differences in how seeds look and feel. How does the apple peel look and feel when it is dry? Does your collage have an apple smell?

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Flutter Flight Kite

Cowboy Boot Bookends

Mexican Yarn Card

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Paint Brushes
• Markers
• Washable Kid's Paint
• No-Run School Glue
• Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad

household supplies

• recycled newspaper
• paper towels
• spoon
• sharp knife (for adult use only!)
• apple
• container(s) of water
• seeds

"Our older kids had a lot of fun learning about seeds with their sense of touch. The homemade applesauce was delightful."
Anjana J., family child care provider.

"What a neat blend of science with art. This project was beautiful in its simplicity and effectiveness."
Clive E., community outreach coordinator.

Johnny Appleseed's real name was John Chapman. He lived on the Indiana frontier in the early 1800s. Appleseed gained fame and his nickname by walking around the state planting orchards.