What’s a great way to add autumn fun to your kiddo’s day? These scarecrow color by numbers worksheets are just what you need! With a box of crayons and some creativity, the kids will bring scarecrows to life, one number at a time!
If you love this, you’ll want to check out my other scarecrow activities! They’re filled with more seasonal learning and are sure to keep the autumn vibes going strong.
Scarecrow Color By Numbers Worksheets
We all know how tricky it can be to keep little hands and minds busy, especially when the weather turns cooler. That’s where these printables swoop in to save the day! This activity blends number recognition and color-matching with the excitement of completing a colorful scarecrow masterpiece!
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This set includes:
- Green-themed scarecrow
- Blue-themed scarecrow
- Orange/yellow-themed scarecrow
These scarecrow color by numbers printables are a fun mix of creativity and learning, perfect for keeping kids engaged. With each section tied to a specific number, kids get to watch these lovable scarecrows emerge in full color as they carefully fill in each space.
This activity isn’t just engaging—it’s educational, too! As kids follow the numbers, they enhance their number recognition, sharpen their fine motor skills, and reinforce their understanding of colors. It’s a playful way to sneak in some learning while they enjoy the creative process!
These worksheets will keep kids hooked! They’re easy, fun, and super rewarding when that final scarecrow masterpiece pops to life. Watch their faces light up with pride as they finish each page!
Kids Fall Ideas
From creative crafts to outdoor adventures, these fall-inspired ideas are all about embracing the magic of the season. They’re great for boosting creativity, getting a little messy, and making memories that’ll last long after the leaves have fallen.
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Whether it’s a crisp afternoon or a rainy day indoors, these ideas will surely bring smiles and giggles to your little ones while celebrating all things autumn!
Fall Books For Kids
Next time you’re looking for 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 many 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 are getting shorter, and children everywhere are starting to make plans for their favorite outdoor adventures – and what could be more fun than a Leaf Hunt?!
Fall Printable Craft
Handprint Acorn Craft – This adorable handprint acorn DIY will capture your little one’s tiny hands while making a charming fall keepsake. It’s fantastic for practicing fine motor skills like cutting and gluing while letting their creativity shine through.
Corn Puppet Craft – Transform a simple paper bag into a cute corn puppet the kids can use for pretend play. This activity is excellent for encouraging imagination and helping kids practice their cutting and gluing skills.
The result is a bright, cheerful puppet that can get kids excited for the season and one they can use for pretend play.
Yarn Apple Craft – This yarn apple project is a tactile delight! Wrapping yarn around the template helps kids improve their hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and grip strength while creating decor they can be proud to hang anywhere in the house.
It’s also a good opportunity to introduce kids to texture and patterns!
Try this Pumpkin Craft
Scarecrow Gnome Craft – This DIY blends the charm of gnomes with the playful spirit of scarecrows, making it an instant favorite for fall crafting. Kids can work on their fine motor skills and ability to follow simple instructions.
As a result, they practice paying attention to detail, patience, and the ability to break down tasks into manageable steps.
Preschool Fall Activities
If you loved the book, our Because Of An Acorn activities are great follow-up tasks! These worksheets continue to inspire preschoolers’ curiosity about the natural world, making learning about the environment fun and engaging.
There’s line tracing and letter writing where they use their hands and fingers to follow a path, helping them enhance control and precision, as well.
These apple do a dot printables are perfect for little hands eager to explore colors and patterns. They help kids practice hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and color recognition.
The repetitive action of dotting helps with focus and precise hand movements and control, strengthening the small muscles in the hands and fingers. These skills are essential for tasks like writing, cutting, and buttoning!
Kids can enhance their counting and number sequencing skills with our fall connect the dots pages. These activities reinforce early math skills by helping kids practice counting in sequence, which is essential for understanding number order.
It also helps with pattern recognition and spatial awareness, as kids learn to anticipate and connect the next number in the sequence.
Get the kids busy this fall with these fall do a dot printables! These pages offer an enjoyable and mess-free way for kids to get creative while learning. Each worksheet invites children to complete fall-themed images with dot markers which helps improve color recognition and accurate marking.
It’s an engaging activity that combines art with early learning in a playful, no-pressure setting!
Paper Bag Scarecrow Puppet Craft
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Halah
Wednesday 25th of September 2024
Love the scarecrow color by numbers worksheets!
Sam
Wednesday 25th of September 2024
Thank you! Hope the kids have a great time with the worksheets!
Halah
Wednesday 25th of September 2024
Great Halloween number practice!
Sam
Wednesday 25th of September 2024
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! š
Traci
Tuesday 24th of September 2024
Cute!!!
Sam
Tuesday 24th of September 2024
Thanks, Traci!
luz
Tuesday 24th of September 2024
free printable scarecrow color by numbers
Sam
Tuesday 24th of September 2024
To get the printables, you'll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the ālogin or sign up free to unlockā button on the image at the end of the post) and it'll unlock the download image at the end of the post. If not, you can sign up for free and it'll also unlock. For more information on how this works, you can check out the detailsĀ here.
Anna
Tuesday 24th of September 2024
I never found the free printable of the scarecrow color by number, despite the name of the article. I signed up for an account and everything. Am I just missing the link?
Sam
Tuesday 24th of September 2024
Sorry it's not clear! To get the printables, you'll need to have a free Grow account. If you are a free SEM+ Grow subscriber, please login (by clicking the ālogin or sign up free to unlockā button on the image at the end of the post) and it'll unlock the download image at the end of the post. If not, you can sign up for free and it'll also unlock. For more information on how this works, you can check out the detailsĀ here.