Acorn Crafts & Activities Perfect for a Preschool Acorn Theme

Do you have children who just can’t get enough of acorns? Here’s a collection of some of the best acorn crafts, activities, and snacks to try with them.

There’s just something about acorns that attract children. Every preschool class I’ve had has included a few (or more than a few!) “squirrels” set on collecting as many acorns as possible. My son went through this, too. I have to admit, I love taking a walk with children and observing as they flit from acorn to acorn. Maybe it’s because I enjoyed it so much as a child.

If you’ve ended up with 5 pounds of acorns (in the past, there have been times when I’ve had way more than that), and aren’t sure what to do with them, check out some of the ideas below.

Acorn Crafts and Art Projects

Use real acorns to create art projects, or let the kids loose on crafting their own acorns.

Acorn Process Art for Kids

Paper Roll Stamped Acorns | Still Playing School

Button Acorn Craft | Glued to My Crafts

Acorn Buddies | Learn with Play at Home

Cereal Acorn Craft | No Time for Flash Cards

Acorn Sun Catcher | Getting Messy with Ms. Jessi

Torn Paper Acorn | No Time for Flash Cards

DIY Acorn Marble Necklace Craft | Rhythms of Play

Glittered Acorns | Happiness is Homemade

Acorn Wreath for Kids | Craftulate

Stamping with Acorn Caps | My Nearest and Dearest

Math and Literacy with Acorns

Use real (or fake) acorns to help children learn about numbers, counting, letter identification, addition, storytelling, fine motor skills, and more!

Free Printable Calendar Numbers for Fall

Fall Math with Acorn Numbers

Roll and Say Fall ABC Game | Fantastic Fun and Learning

Acorn Letters | Still Playing School

Counting and Adding Acorns on the Light Table | Where Imagination Grows

Acorn Owls | Honest to Nod

Fine Motor Acorn Play | Teach Preschool

Fall Fine Motor Activity | Twodaloo

5 Little Acorns Chant | The Preschool Toolbox

Acorn Number and Balancing Game | Learn with Play at Home

Squirrel Play Dough Counting Mats | PreKinders

Science and Sensory Acorn Activities

Natural items like acorns are perfect for teaching children scientific concepts and helping them learn to explore their senses.

Acorn Bells | Fireflies and Mud Pies

Acorn Sensory Bottle | Still Playing School

Preschool Squirrels and Acorns Science Activity | Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds

Acorn Season – Why Collecting Stuff is Good for Kids | Picklebums

“Acorns Everywhere” Sensory Bin | I Heart Crafty Things

Autumn Squirrel Sensory Bin | Learning and Exploring through Play

Acorn Sensory Shakers | Teach Preschool

Do Acorns Sink or Float? | Little Bins for Little Hands

Acorn-Themed Snacks

The kids will likely love helping to make these acorn-themed snacks. They’ll probably like taste-testing the snacks even better!

Acorn Cookies | Girls and Their Meals

Acorn Oreo Cookie Balls | Where Imagination Grows

Smiling Acorn Sandwiches | Little Mummies

Sweet Acorns | Gracious Rain

Nutter Butter Acorns | Sweet Simple Stuff

Was that a sufficient about of acorn awesomeness to satisfy your little squirrels? Let me know which acorn crafts, activities, and snacks they liked the best.