“Acorns” explained in 4 pictures

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Young children understand that acorns are tree nuts that grow on trees, fall in autumn, sprout, and become new trees

An acorn is a tree nut that grows on a tree.
It is brown and has a hard shell.
Some acorns have a part that looks like a little cap.

💬 What Is an Acorn?

An acorn is a tree nut that grows on a tree. It is brown and has a hard shell. Some acorns have a part that looks like a little cap.

🤔 Is the acorn’s shape round? Or long?

Acorns grow on tree branches.
They grow on trees such as konara oaks and sawtooth oaks.
Near the leaves, they grow little by little.

💬 Acorns Grow on Trees

Acorns grow on tree branches. They grow on trees such as konara oaks and sawtooth oaks. Near the leaves, they grow little by little.

When autumn comes, acorns fall from the trees.
You can find them on fallen leaves or on the soil.
Squirrels and birds may eat them too.

💬 They Fall in Autumn

When autumn comes, acorns fall from the trees. You can find them on fallen leaves or on the soil. Squirrels and birds may eat them too.

🤔 Have you ever found acorns on an autumn walk?

An acorn may sprout on the soil.
First, a root grows out and drinks water.
After a while, it grows into a small tree.

💬 A Sprout Comes Out of an Acorn

An acorn may sprout on the soil. First, a root grows out and drinks water. After a while, it grows into a small tree.

🤔 What will an acorn with a sprout become?