This apple word scramble is a favorite September activity for elementary classrooms, covering words like Orchard, Blossom, Cider, and Seeds. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.
Scrambled Words
ODHRACR( 7 letters )
SSEED( 5 letters )
CEOR( 4 letters )
OOMSBLS( 7 letters )
IECRD( 5 letters )
PSCIR( 5 letters )
IPNGCIK( 7 letters )
LUHSEB( 6 letters )
STME( 4 letters )
TAVRESH( 7 letters )
Word List with Definitions
ORCHARD
A field or farm where fruit trees such as apples are grown in rows.
SEEDS
The small brown parts inside an apple core that can grow into new trees.
CORE
The tough center of an apple that holds the seeds and is usually not eaten.
BLOSSOM
The flower an apple tree produces in spring, which becomes fruit by fall.
CIDER
A drink made by pressing apples, often served warm in autumn.
CRISP
A baked dessert of sliced apples under a crumbly topping, and also a word for a fresh apple's texture.
PICKING
The act of gathering apples from trees, a popular fall family outing.
BUSHEL
A unit used to measure harvested apples, equal to about forty pounds of fruit.
STEM
The short stalk that connects an apple to its branch.
HARVEST
The season when ripe apples are gathered from the orchard.
About Apples
Apple units are a September tradition in elementary classrooms. Apples are harvested in early fall, come in thousands of varieties, and connect naturally to lessons on plants, seasons, and where food comes from.
Apples Vocabulary
This puzzle features apple vocabulary including ORCHARD, SEEDS, CORE, and BLOSSOM, along with the varieties and products students meet in an apple unit such as CIDER and CRISP.
How to Use This Word Scramble in Class
Use this word scramble during a September apple unit. It pairs well with an apple tasting, a lesson on the parts of an apple, or a graphing activity comparing which variety the class likes best. Cut an apple crosswise first to show students the star inside.
Printable Apples Word Scramble Worksheet
Click the print button to print this apples word scramble. The printable version includes the scrambled words and answer key, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.