18+ *Easy* Acorn Crafts for Kids to Make This Fall
These easy acorn crafts for kids are the kind you can pull together on a rainy afternoon, no nature walk required. We’ve rounded up the cutest acorn crafts for preschoolers and toddlers, along with younger kids, and most come with a free printable acorn template, so setup takes about a minute after printing!
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You’ll find handprint acorns, paper plate acorns, tissue paper and torn-paper projects, name and counting crafts, and a few acorn characters with real personality. Every craft uses supplies you probably already have, and doubles as an acorn activity for preschoolers working on fine motor skills.
For more fun fall ideas the kids will love, check these out Fall Do a Dot Printables, Free Fall Memory Game, Kids Fall Activity Placemat, and Fall Bucket List Ideas.
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Acorn Tissue Paper Craft by Life with Darcy & Brian
Here’s a printable acorn template that is ready and waiting for kids to decorate it. They can glue tissue paper to the template in multiple styles to color in the acorn.
Popsicle Stick Acorn Craft by Fireflies & Mud Pies
Make a cute little acorn out of popsicle sticks and the printable cap. Finish it with a picture of the child and the slogan “my little nut”
Acorn Craft For Kids With Free Printable Template by Fox Farm Home
This acorn craft involves tearing bits of paper and then gluing them to the acorn outline. The printable template makes this craft much easier to set up.
Paper Plate Acorn Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Kids will love turning a boring old paper plate into a fun acorn instead. With a little cutting, painting, stapling, and no gluing, this craft comes together in no time at all.
Acorn Handprint by The Best Ideas for Kids
This handprint acorn is just too cute for words. Plus, the instructions show how to make it into a card, if so desired.
Free Acorn Template Printables by Mommy Made That
With all these acorn crafts going around, it’s nice to have a template to make things easier. This series of templates includes a few different acorn varieties so kids and parents can pick and choose.
Acorn Necklaces Kids Nature Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
Start things off with a nature walk, and be sure to collect some acorns on the way. Then with some basic supplies, kids can make their own sparkly acorn necklaces.
Handprint Gnome Acorn Craft by Our Kid Things
What could possibly make these handprint gnomes even better? Some acorn caps, cut from scrapbook paper, of course.
A is for Acorn Craft by Homeschool Preschool
A is for acorn, and this craft will make sure kids don’t forget it. The printable makes this super easy to set up.
Handprint Acorn Lacing Craft by Kids Craft Room
One feature that makes acorns so aesthetically pleasing is their diamond-patterened caps. Kids can remake those with this lacing craft, and build fine motor skills along the way.
Free Printable Squirrel and Acorn Count and Clip Cards by Rainy Day Mum
Here’s a way for kids to learn about counting and numbers, while having some fall-related fun at the same time. The squirrel and acorn counting printable makes it easy for kids to work on their learning.
Acorn Paper Hat by Non-Toy Gifts
This acorn hat is just as fun to make as it is to wear. There’s a black and white version to color, and also a precolored version for kids who can’t wait to get their hands on some headgear.
Easy Printable Acorn Craft by Simply Full of Delight
This is a very simple acorn printable, but it does bring a little flair. Add some glitter to the cap for a sparkly twist.
Acorn Paper Plate Craft by Parenting Chaos
Turn a paper plate into a fun acorn with just a little effort this year. The pipe cleaner design on the cap is what really sets this craft apart.
Wood Acorn Craft by Kids Activity Zone
Since acorns come from trees, it’s only natural to craft some out of wood blanks. These ones come ready to go in the proper shape, they just need some decoration.
Acorn Name Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Grab this printable and have the kids make a fun name craft. They can fill in the printable tree with a series of acorns with each letter of their name on them.
Flower Pot Acorn Craft by The Soccer Mom Blog
This adorable acorn craft transforms a simple flower pot into a fall decoration. Paint a flower pot and its matching tray to look like an acorn, then let kids add their own creative touches to make each one unique.
Stuffed Paper Bag Acorn Portraits by Barley & Birch
Let the kids create self portraits, but in the medium of acorns! A stuffed paper bag is the base for this fun activity.
Acorn Art by I Heart Crafty Things
This printable has a repetitive acorn motif for kids to color in. They can make all sorts of different colors to really express themselves.
Little Acorn Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
This cute acorn printable is easy to turn into an adorable little character. With just a few simple steps, kids can add details to create their own acorn friend.
We hope that out of all of these fun acorn crafts for kids that you have found quite a few that will keep the little ones busy all season long!
