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Paper · Fall · Preschoolers

Torn paper acorns

Tear brown paper into tiny pieces and fill in a big acorn shape, a fall picture that quietly builds hand strength.

Torn paper acorns
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time25 minutes
Cost$0 to $3

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Draw a big acorn
    1

    Draw a big acorn

    Draw an acorn outline that fills the page. Split it into a cap on top and a nut below.

  2. Step 2: Tear the pieces
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    Tear the pieces

    Show your child how to pinch the paper with both hands and pull one hand toward them. Tear a pile of small pieces.

  3. Step 3: Glue the nut
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    Glue the nut

    Rub glue stick inside the bottom part. Press light brown pieces all over it.

  4. Step 4: Glue the cap
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    Glue the cap

    Fill the cap with the darker brown pieces.

  5. Step 5: Trace it again
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    Trace it again

    Go over the outline with the marker so the acorn pops off the page.

Edie's tip

Precut the paper into strips about 1 in wide. Small hands tear strips much better than whole sheets.

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