Acorn Friends
"Acorn Friends" is the perfect preschool and toddler art activity! Use a mix of found materials to spark creativity. Watch as little hands create unique masterpieces while exploring the beauty of fall.
Materials Needed
Acorn Friends
Difficulty Level: Easy -Medium
Time Needed: 30 minutes + dry time
Best done: Indoors and Outdoors
Messy level: Medium
Materials Needed
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Acorns
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Glue
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Other found materials
Let's Create!
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To start, go outdoors with your little one and find some acorns! Search for acorns close to Oak Trees! Try and find some with "hats" and some without!
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Once you have found your acorns, it is time to get started. You may want to bake them at a low heat for a bit to reduce the chance of a little bug friend crawling out.
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Encourage your child to decorate their acorn friends in whatever way they would like! Some ideas for materials:
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Googly Eyes
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Sequins
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Paint
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Ribbon
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Sticks
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Leaves
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Once dry, talk with your child about their creation to encourage oral language and story telling -
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Do their acorn friends have names?
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What do they like to do?
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Tell a story with the acorn
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Other Fall Art Activities
 Fingerprint Fall Art |
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 Leaf Stamping |