Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to get inspired by things we see often. If you’re looking for a fun way to channel fall excitement indoors, this Q-tip acorn painting is the best mess-free activity for kids. Also, smaller children will have the opportunity to build their fine motor skills. I made sure to include a free printable acorn template to make this activity easier for everyone. Let’s get started!
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Supplies for Q-Tip Acorn Painting
- Acorn template
- Paint (brown)
- Cotton swabs
- Paper plate or paint palette
- White cardstock
Directions
- First, download and print the acorn template on white cardstock.
- Next, add two shades of brown paint to either a paper plate or paint palette.
- Finally, dip a Q-tip (cotton swab) in the brown paint then dot the pericarp (main body) of the acorn. Now use a different Q-tip to paint the cupule (top) of the acorn. Set it aside to dry. Once it’s completely dry, you can display the Q-tip acorn painting in your home or classroom.
Watch the video below to see how I made this Q-tip acorn painting to celebrate the fall season. Make sure to follow me on YouTube for more fun content!
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 your 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
Check out these FALL digital products from my ETSY shop. Your kids will have a great time with these worksheets.
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