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 Crunch Day: October 15
The Michigan Apple Crunch encourages healthy eating, promotes farm-to-school purchasing, and supports the Michigan Apple industry by inviting schools and more to collectively crunch a Michigan Apple on Crunch Day October 15, or any other day in October. Everyone is welcome to join in Michigan Apple Crunch Day, whether with a group or as an individual, so spread the word and invite others in your community to join in the celebration. Click the button below to find out more.
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.