This acorn paper hat is a fun and creative craft for kids to make during the fall season. Use the easy printable template in the classroom, if you are a teacher, or at home with your little ones.
We love creating paper crowns for all seasons and holidays. Kids enjoy making and wearing them and they are such a fun and simple craft! Adults can join in and make their own headbands. This would be a great opportunity for parents and kids to spend quality time together on a chilly fall afternoon.
The acorn paper hat can be used at daycare or preschool, in case you are looking for a simple fall craft for kids.
You may be planning an afternoon visit to our farm and would like to get your kids excited over it. Maybe your little ones noticed the squirrels in the backyard running around to hide their acorns and you explained to them how the squirrels get ready for winter time.
There are so many opportunities and occasions for your kids to make this acorn paper crown.
For instance you can use it as an “A is for acorn” craft or after you come back from a nature walk where your kids have noticed acorns fallen on the ground.
Save with Bundles
This pumpkin headband is part of an amazing 9 fall paper hat bundle.
The paper hat printable template comes with two options. For a quick craft, kids can use the pre-colored headband and just cut it out and assemble it. Otherwise they can color the black and white crown and then tape all the pieces together.
Fun facts about acorns
- Acorns are an important food source for many animals, like squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits and deer.
- Acorns are toxic to horses.
- Acorns can be used to make flour and the acorn meal is a substitute for cornmeal.
Acorn Paper Hat
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Supplies:
- Acorn hat printable
- 65lb white cardstock paper
- Colored pencils – my favorites
- Scissors
- Tape
How to make an acorn paper hat craft
Print the headband on white paper.
Color the front piece (if using the black and white version) and cut it out.
Tape two side panels to the front piece.
Bend the headband into a circle. Wrap it around the kid’s head to check for fit. Tape the ends together.
More fall crafts for kids
Scarecrows are such a beloved fall symbol. While scarecrows have been originally used to scare birds away from crops, these days they are a symbol of the harvest season and fall. People use them to decorate their houses for the fall season. They are colorful and make a nice seasonal decoration. Our scarecrow paper hat is a perfect fall craft for kids.
This fun acorn craft combines crafting with a paper plate, sewing, scissors cutting and gluing – easy and helping kids practicing their fine motor skills. Make the craft in the classroom, with preschoolers and kindergartners, or at home on a chilly autumn day.