Have you ever wondered about the life cycle of an apple? Here’s a printable that can help you teach your preschooler about it!
Stage 1: Apple Seed
The first stage of an apple’s life cycle is its seed. When an apple is eaten, the seeds are often discarded, and they can grow into new apple trees if they are planted in soil with plenty of nutrients and water. After the seed germinates, a tiny sprout will emerge from the soil, and it will eventually become a young apple tree.
Stage 2: Flower Buds
As the young apple tree grows, it will start to produce flower buds in the spring. These buds will eventually bloom into beautiful flowers that will attract bees and other pollinators. The pollinators will transfer pollen from flower to flower, which is necessary for the apple tree to produce fruit.
Stage 3: Apple Blossoms
The apple blossoms are one of the most beautiful stages of the apple life cycle. The flowers are usually pink or white, and they are incredibly fragrant. They will only last for a short period of time before they fall off the tree, so it’s important to enjoy them while they last!
Stage 4: Apple Fruitlets
After the pollinators have done their job, the apple tree will start to produce tiny apple fruitlets. They will start out small and green, but they will continue to grow and ripen over time. It’s important to give the apple tree plenty of water and nutrients during this stage so that the fruit can develop properly.
Stage 5: Mature Apples
Finally, after several months of growth, the apple fruitlets will ripen into mature apples. They will turn red, green, yellow, or a combination of all three colors, depending on the variety of apple. Mature apples are ready to be harvested and enjoyed by humans and animals alike!
So there you have it, the life cycle of an apple! This printable is a great way to teach your preschooler about the stages of apple growth, and it’s also a fun way to get them excited about fruit and nature.
