Celebrate fall by making this simple cardboard acorn craft. Just grab a recycled cardboard box and old magazine and you’re ready to go! This is a fun project for older toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids. Just follow the directions below!
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Supplies for Cardboard Acorn Craft
- Recycled cardboard
- Scissors
- White liquid glue or glue stick
- Recycled magazine
- Acorn Template
- Black marker
- Cricut (optional)
Directions
- First, use a Cricut or download the free acorn template.
- Next, cut out the template then trace on recycled cardboard.
- Use scissors to cut out the cardboard acorn.
- Have your child use safety scissors to cut different shades of brown pictures from magazines. Your child can also use their fingers to tear the pages.
- Finally, glue the dark brown pictures on the top part of the acorn then light brown for the bottom.
My 3-year-old had so much fun gluing the magazine pieces on the acorn. We talked about the shape and color of his art project. We also worked on counting. You can make multiple acorns and create a garland or hang on your refrigerator door.
Watch the video below to see how to make this cardboard acorn craft to celebrate fall with your kids. Make sure to follow me on YouTube for more fun content!
Check out these FALL digital products from my ETSY shop. Your kids will have a great time with these worksheets.
You can find these adorable books about fall on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, I’ll earn a commission, at no additional cost to you. This only applies if you click through and make a purchase. Thank you for your support!), your local library or visit a local book shop.
- Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert
- Full of Fall by April Pulley Sayre
- Leaf Jumpers by Carole Gerber
- A Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming
- Awesome Autumn by Bruce Goldstone
- Fallon Favors Fall by Tiffany Obeng
- Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt by Steve Metzger
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
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