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25 Creative Acorn Crafts for Preschoolers

acorn crafts for preschool

February 23, 2022 //  by Kellie Tanner

Fall is such a beautiful time of the year. Acorns are often plentiful during this time, and they are great to use when you are creating fall crafts and decorations. Your children will love searching for acorns out in nature and then using them to create cute crafts. If you do not have acorns nearby, you can even purchase them online, or you can make your own crafts that resemble images of acorns. Use these 25 idea suggestions for 25 creative acorn crafts that are perfect for preschoolers.

1. Handprint Acorn Poem

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Capture the handprints of your little one with this creative keepsake acorn poem. This fun project will entertain your child and provide you with a precious memory.

Learn more: Glued to My Crafts

2. Acorn Paper Plate Craft

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This simple kids' paper plate acorn craft using a paper plate is a simple fall craft for preschoolers! Once it is finished, hang the cute acorn paper plate craft up for all to see!

Learn more: Parenting Chaos

3. Popsicle Stick Acorn Craft

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This amazing acorn craft will be a cherished treasure for many, many years! Use jumbo craft sticks, glue, paint, and a small photograph to make this adorable keepsake.

Learn more: Fireflies and Mudpies

4. Thumbprint Acorn Craft

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This adorable art project includes your little one's thumbprint. This acorn craft is so much fun to create, and it is simple enough for preschoolers to make.

Learn more: Fun Handprint Art

5. Paper Acorns

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These adorable acorn crafts are perfect for preschoolers to create! Use scissors, construction paper, glue sticks, and markers to make these cute acorns!

Learn more: Krokotak

6. Acorn Holding Raccoon

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This precious and simple acorn craft is a favorite among little ones! Kids will love their newly crafted acorn-holding raccoon friend!

Learn more: Glued to My Crafts

7. Mosaic Paper Acorn

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This mosaic acorn picture is a favorite preschooler craft for fall! With this paper-acorn mosaic project, your little one can create an extraordinary masterpiece!

Learn more: Crafts by Amanda

8. Acorn Art

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You will need real acorns and craft paint to create this acorn craft. Your preschooler will have a blast creating this super easy acorn painting!

Learn more: Toddler at Play

9. Sensory Acorn Shakers

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Your preschooler will enjoy making this acorn sensory bottle! The most challenging part of the project is trying to determine which acorns will fit through the small opening of the bottle.

Learn more: Teach Preschool

10. Acorn Buddies

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These adorable acorn buddies are an easy and engaging craft activity for little ones. Your child will have a blast painting real acorns as they create these cute, little buddies!

Learn more: Mini Style Mag

11. Fall Acorn Puppet Friends

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Use inexpensive burlap leaves and a free printable template to create these smiling acorn faces! These perfect acorns will light up the face of your little one!

Learn more: Glued to My Crafts

12. Acorn Lid Art 

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Your children will enjoy this art activity as they paint with acorn tops. They will use the acorn cap in place of a paintbrush. Dip the lids in craft paint and let their imaginations soar!

Learn more: Play to Learn Preschool

13. Crayon Acorn

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Recycle small pieces of old crayons for your child to make this adorable crayon acorn sun catcher. Once it is finished, your child can hang this cute suncatcher in a window to enjoy its colors.

Learn more: Free Kids Craft

14. Pom Pom Acorns

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Using pom poms in art activities is a lot of fun. Take colorful pom-poms and attach an acorn cap to the top. These make great fall decorations!

Learn more: The Activity Mom

15. Acorn Frame

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Have your child pull the acorn cap off of several acorns, and purchase a blank cardboard or wooden frame. Glue the acorn caps around the edges of the frame until it is covered.

Learn more: The Activity Mom

16. Adorable Acorn Mice 

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This is such a fun and creative fall craft idea! Your child can create acorn families of mice using a little paint, glue, and yarn.

Learn more: Kids' Craft Room

17. Paper Strip Acorn Craft 

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This Paper Strip Acorn Craft is a cute craft idea! Use leftover strips of colored paper or construction paper to create these festive acorn crafts.

Learn more: Toddler at Play

18. Paper Bag Acorns

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This is a terrific craft for kids. They should write creative poems on the green leaves and glue them to the paper bag acorns. You can create a fall display with several of these!

Learn more: Danielle's Place

19. "A" is for Acorn

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Draw an "A" on paper and have your child dip acorn caps in glue and attach them over the outline of the letter. Your child can use these to make acorn letters for any letter of the alphabet.

Learn more: A Bird and a Bean

20. Acorn Owl Craft

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This is one of the cutest acorn activities! Owl lovers especially have a blast with this acorn creation. Use acorn caps and glue to create this adorable acorn owl craft!

Learn more: Moms Confessions

21. Acorn Flower Craft

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These super cute acorn flowers are a fun and creative idea for children. They will enjoy crafting their very own adorable flowers from acorns.

Learn more: Crafty Morning

22. Colorful Acorn Caps

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Create these stunning and colorful acorn caps! All you need is acorn caps, washable markers, and glue. Once they are dry, your child can create cute necklaces from them.

Learn more: Sturdy for Common Things

23. Sensory Acorn Craft

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Celebrate fall with this terrific sensory acorn craft! Your child can use oatmeal and coffee to create an acorn. Oatmeal and coffee have amazing textures and a wonderful scent.

Learn more: Mom to 2 Posh Little Divas

24. Nutter Butter Acorns

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Kids will love making these edible Nutter Butter acorn crafts! Get your Nutter Butter cookies, melting chocolate, chocolate sprinkles, and pretzel sticks together for this sweet activity!

Learn more: Sweet Simple Stuff

25. Easy Candy Acorns

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These sweet and fun candy acorns are a wonderful craft for preschoolers! They are super easy to make and can be given as gifts or used as fall decorations.

Learn more: Fun Family Crafts

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