Michigan Apples Kids Activities
Get kids excited about healthy eating! Michigan Apples are not only crisp and delicious, they’re also part of a balanced diet that helps kids grow strong and healthy. Engaging children in food-related activities can inspire them to make nutritious choices for life. Explore fun ways to enjoy Michigan Apples today!
Stuck inside and looking for a fun and educational kid-friendly activity? Take a virtual farm trip to a Michigan Apple Orchard and learn how farmers grow your favorite apples!
Michigan Apple Kid Challenges
With help from a grown-up, try these Michigan Apple challenges!
Challenge 1:
What’s inside your apple?
- With help from a grown-up, cut an apple in half across the core.
- What shape do you see?
- With your grown-up, share a picture with Michigan Apples on our Facebook or Instagram.
Challenge 2:
Find your favorite apple
- At the store or market with your grown-up, pick out three Michigan Apple varieties to try.
- With help, cut your apples into slices and try a slice of each variety. Which variety has the loudest crunch? Which one tastes the sweetest? What other differences can you find?
- With your grown-up, share a picture of your favorite with Michigan Apples on our Facebook or Instagram.
Michigan Apple Activity Pages
Download these printable activity pages for kids.
Michigan Apple Virtual Farm Trip
Visit a Michigan Apple orchard with a local grower to learn how apples are grown, including the planting of trees, popular apple varieties, and pollination. We are excited to share with students a small part of the Michigan Apple Industry with Virtual Farm Trips®.
More virtual farm trips are being planned for the future! Check here or with Virtual Farm Trips® for more information coming soon.
Try these healthy snacks with help from a grown up!
They are fun and healthy ways to snack on Michigan Apples!
- Mix up a quick fruit salad with 1 chopped Michigan Apple, a small can of drained mandarin oranges, a sliced banana and top with toasted coconut.
- Spread Michigan Apple slices with peanut butter then dip in your favorite cereal.
- Add a finely chopped Michigan Apple to a jar of prepared salsa. Serve with whole grain tortilla chips.
- Top your scoop of low-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt with Michigan Apple slices and 1-2 tbsp. of caramel topping or just a dash of cinnamon.
- Serve Michigan Apple wedges with 2 tbsp. of peanut butter or vanilla yogurt.