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Letter A apple collage

A giant letter A covered in red paper apples, for a first taste of the alphabet.

Letter A apple collage
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$1 to $3
Back to schoolFallDollar store

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Draw the A
    1

    Draw the A

    Draw a big, fat letter A on the cardstock.

  2. Step 2: Cut the apples
    2

    Cut the apples

    Grown-up step: Cut 10 apple shapes about 2 inches across.

  3. Step 3: Glue the A
    3

    Glue the A

    Rub glue inside the letter.

  4. Step 4: Stick the apples
    4

    Stick the apples

    Let your toddler press apples on the letter.

  5. Step 5: Say it
    5

    Say it

    Trace the A with their finger and say the sound together.

Edie's tip

Do 1 letter a week. Start with the first letter of their name.

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