Kids will have a wonderful time making this acorn paper hat during autumn. Teachers can use the simple printable template in the classroom, or parents can enjoy this activity at home with their children.
We enjoy crafting paper crowns for every season and celebration. Children love creating and wearing them, and they are wonderfully easy and entertaining to make! Grown-ups can participate by designing their own headbands. It is an excellent way for parents and children to enjoy meaningful time together on a cool fall afternoon.
If you need an uncomplicated autumn activity for children, this acorn paper hat is also suitable for daycare or preschool.
Perhaps you are arranging an afternoon trip to our farm and want to build your children’s excitement. Your little ones may have seen squirrels scurrying around the yard while hiding their acorns, giving you the chance to explain how these animals prepare for winter.
Children can create this acorn paper crown for countless activities and special occasions.
You could, for example, make it an “A is for acorn” activity or use it after a nature walk during which your children discovered acorns on the ground.
Save with Bundles
This pumpkin headband is included in a fantastic 9fall paper hat bundle.
There are two versions included with the printable paper hat template. For a fast project, children can choose the pre-colored headband, cut it out, and put it together. Alternatively, they can decorate the black-and-white crown before taping all the parts together.
Interesting acorn facts
- Many animals, including squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, and deer, rely on acorns as an important food source.
- Acorns are poisonous to horses.
- Acorns can be ground into flour, while acorn meal can be used instead of cornmeal.
Acorn Paper Hat
Materials:
Steps for making an acorn paper hat
Print the headband template onto white paper.
If you are using the black-and-white version, decorate the front section and cut it out.
Attach the two side panels to the front section with tape.
Curve the headband into a ring and place it around the child’s head to test the size. Secure the ends with tape.
Additional fall crafts for children
Scarecrows are a much-loved emblem of autumn. Although they were first created to keep birds away from fields, they are now associated with harvest time and the fall season. Many people place them around their homes as seasonal decorations. With their bright colors, they add a cheerful touch to autumn displays. Our scarecrow paper hat makes a great fall project for children.
This enjoyable acorn project involves a paper plate, sewing, cutting with scissors, and gluing. It is simple to complete and helps children develop their fine motor abilities. Try making it in the classroom with preschoolers and kindergartners, or at home during a crisp autumn day.