Acorns

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

2026年7月8日 · こども図鑑
2026年7月8日 · こども図鑑
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 slowly grow bigger.

💬 Acorns Grow on Trees

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

In autumn, acorns fall from the trees.
You can find them on fallen leaves or on the soil.
Squirrels and birds sometimes eat them.

💬 They Fall in Autumn

In autumn, acorns fall from the trees. You can find them on fallen leaves or on the soil. Squirrels and birds sometimes eat them.

🤔 Have you ever found acorns on an autumn walk?

An acorn may sprout on the soil.
First, a root grows out and takes in water.
Before long, it grows into a small tree.

💬 An Acorn Can Sprout

An acorn may sprout on the soil. First, a root grows out and takes in water. Before long, it grows into a small tree.

🤔 What will a sprouted acorn become?