If fall has hit and blustery winds are too cold for outdoor play, try this scarecrow art activity.

This simple art project will keep kids busy, encourage their creativity, and improve fine motor skills.

Besides that, the project is low prep and doesn’t require any special supplies.

We’re even giving you the free printable so all you need to do is, print and start making art!

Also, be sure to look through all of our other scarecrow activities for preschoolers for more fall fun.

Kids Scarecrow Art

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Paint
• Unused pencil with eraser or q tips
• Baby wipe
• Scissors
• Glue
• Scarecrow printable (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Directions

Download the scarecrow printable and print it out on white cardstock.

Paint the scarecrow by dipping the eraser or a q tip into the paint, then dotting in all the areas you want to be painted that color. Repeat for all the colors, then let the scarecrow dry completely.

Cut out the scarecrow template with scissors.

Next, cut out a small, thin rectangle from brown paper to act as the scarecrow’s stake. Glue this towards the bottom of a piece of fall colored paper.

Finish off the art project by gluing the scarecrow to the stake.

Isn’t this a fun and easy fall art project?

Fall Unit For Preschool

Want to create a whole fall unit around this scarecrow art activity? If so, we have some fun ideas to get you started!

So next time you’re looking for some fun storytime activities with your little one, grab a book from your shelf and read to them! Below are some of the top fall-themed books for kids.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves: The mischievous old lady swallowed a handful of leaves! Her tummy started to rumble. So she swallowed some more items. Then even more. But as her stomach grew full, the leaves began to poke out through her mouth… when suddenly – poofffff! – it turned into a scarecrow!

Pete The Cat Falling For Autumn: Pete is not a fan of fall. But he decides to do some detective work and finds out that there are lots of things about this season he loves, like corn mazes, hayrides, wearing scarves, and apple picking! This story helps kids learn that even though they might not love every season of the year, there are still good parts to each one.

We’re Going On A Leaf Hunt: The seasons are changing, the days getting are shorter, and children everywhere are starting to make plans for their favorite outdoor adventures – and what could be more fun than a Leaf Hunt?!

Crafting is more than just a fun activity for kids, it can also be really beneficial to their development.

Children are constantly learning from the world around them and crafts provide an opportunity for children to learn about new concepts in a hands-on manner.

Add in some more of these fall crafts to your next unit study!

• Paper Bag Corn Craft
• Acorn Craft For Kids
• Paper Plate Apple Craft
• Hedgehog Toilet Paper Roll Craft

This fall, try some new sight word activities with your little ones. These fall color by sight word worksheets are a fun way to practice fine motor skills and learn new words. You can even use this as a quiet time activity!

Enrich your kids with these fun fall worksheets for preschool! They include activities such as identifying colors, patterns, and graphing.

These are perfect if you’re homeschooling or teaching a class of children! There’s something in here to keep everyone happy and busy this season.

Fall is a great time to get kids excited about STEM with hands on activities. Use these fall pattern block mats to explore geometry in new ways and make fun fall pictures. These are perfect for preschoolers or kindergarteners!

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More Fall Ideas For Kids

Printable Scarecrow Template