30 Scarecrow Crafts Kids Can Make for Fall

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Looking for a hands-on activity that feels just right for cooler days? These scarecrow crafts are a great way to bring fall charm to your table or classroom.

Using simple materials like paper plates, toilet paper tubes, and popsicle sticks, each idea is doable for little hands and big imaginations.

Want more seasonal inspiration? Head over to our complete list of fall crafts for even more ideas that celebrate the coziest time of year.

Looking for cheerful autumn crafts to keep little hands busy? This roundup of scarecrow crafts features 30 fun and easy projects—some with free printable templates—perfect for creative learning. These activities are ideal for prek scarecrow activities and help build fine motor skills, imagination, and seasonal awareness. Whether in a classroom or at home, they’re a hit with preschool, pre k, and kindergarten kids. A perfect fit for fall preschool activities or November themes. Scroll through the ideas and pick your favorite to try today!

Scarecrow Crafts For Kids

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Kraft Paper Bag Scarecrow

Kids can transform a plain brown paper lunch bag into a friendly scarecrow puppet with this fun art. They use a free template to cut out colorful cardstock pieces for the scarecrow's hat, eyes, and straw hair, then glue them onto the bag.

The result is an adorable scarecrow puppet that's simple to make and perfect for fall pretend play.

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Craft Stick Scarecrow

Celebrate the fun of fall by creating a super cute scarecrow out of wooden sticks. Kids paint and glue a bundle of sticks together to form the scarecrow's face, then add felt pieces for a hat and some yellow yarn or embroidery floss as straw hair.

This easy project has a rustic charm and makes a lovely autumn decoration that children will be proud of.

Related: Scarecrow Photo Craft

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Paper Plate Scarecrow

This scarecrow activity uses a rocking paper plate that can wobble back and forth for a playful twist. Little ones decorate a half paper plate with a jolly scarecrow face, adding a colorful hat and some straw-like paper hair.

The curved base lets the scarecrow gently rock, making it an interactive fall art perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

Paper Plate Scarecrow

A simple paper plate becomes the base for this cheerful scarecrow art. Kids paint the plate for the face and then add a paper hat, googly eyes, and a bright orange triangle nose using a handy template for the shapes.

A few strips of yellow paper or yarn glued under the hat make perfect “straw” hair, and the finished scarecrow face is as cute as can be for a fall display.

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Craft Stick Scarecrow

Here's another lovely scarecrow made from popsicle sticks, and it's super cute for autumn. Kids glue a few sticks together as the scarecrow's body and head, then decorate it with a tiny felt hat, googly eyes, and yarn for straw hair (a bit of hot glue from an adult helps keep everything secure).

This little scarecrow makes a friendly fall decoration and uses basic materials you probably have on hand.

Also try: Scarecrow Color By Numbers

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Scarecrow Paper

Kids can celebrate the fall season by piecing together their scarecrow from paper. With the help of a simple template, they cut out and glue basic shapes – like a hat, head, and overalls – from colorful construction paper to build a friendly scarecrow figure.

This cut-and-paste art is easy to make with minimal supplies, and the finished scarecrow is bright, fun, and perfect for decorating the fridge or bulletin board.

Shape Scarecrow

Kids can practice their shapes while creating a scarecrow friend. This project uses just a few basic paper shapes (a circle, triangle, rectangle, and square) that kids glue to form a scarecrow with a big hat and smiling face.

It's an easy fall art that doubles as a fun way to review shapes and build fine motor skills.

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Cute Foam Scarecrow

Using foam sheets, kids can build an adorable little scarecrow that's bright and sturdy, perfect for a fall decoration. They trace and cut out the scarecrow's hat, face, and outfit from foam using a template, then glue everything together (even adding a bit of ribbon or fabric for extra flair).

The foam pieces give this scarecrow a fun texture, and the finished art is durable enough for kids to play with and display throughout the season.

Related: Scarecrow Cat Craft

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Paper Roll Scarecrow

This clever recycled art turns an empty toilet paper tube into a standing scarecrow. Kids decorate the cardboard roll with paper to give it a scarecrow's shirt and overalls, add a paper circle on top for the face, and crown it with a tiny paper hat (plus some yarn or paper strips for straw hair).

Recycling a paper roll lets kids build a scarecrow, and once they've finished, they'll have a free‑standing figure to display or play with proudly.

Also try: The Scarecrow’s Hat Activities

Scarecrow Headband

Kids will love turning themselves into scarecrows with this wearable paper headband art. Using a printable template, they assemble a scarecrow face (complete with a hat and straw hair) and attach it to a band around their heads.

It's an easy dress-up project perfect for pretend play, classroom costume parties, or celebrating the fall season.

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Toilet Paper Tube Scarecrows

In this version, kids turn empty toilet paper tubes into a family of mini scarecrows that can even double as finger puppets. They paint or wrap the tubes in colored paper to create each scarecrow's outfit, then glue on friendly faces, tiny paper hats, and bits of yarn or raffia for straw hair.

These adorable tube scarecrows may take a bit of preparation (cutting out the small pieces), but they're simply too cute to pass up and are perfect for pretend play or an autumn display.

Related: Scarecrow Name Craft

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Scarecrow Clothespins

A few painted clothespins and some cardstock are all you need to create a scarecrow that can stand on its own. Kids cut out a simple scarecrow head and body from paper (using a free template for the shapes) and then clip on painted clothespins as the scarecrow's arms and legs.

Once assembled, the scarecrow can balance on its clothespin “feet,” making it a cute little character that kids can play with or display on a shelf.

Pete the Cat Scarecrow

Pete the Cat fans will get a kick from this scarecrow-themed project starring their favorite blue cat. In this activity, kids dress Pete up for fall using a template to cut and assemble Pete's cat shape and fun scarecrow accessories like a straw hat and patchwork clothes.

It's an entertaining storybook-inspired art that combines a beloved character with autumn fun, and children will love seeing Pete in his new scarecrow outfit.

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Scarecrow Paper

Kids create a paper pinwheel and turn it into a scarecrow's head by adding big googly eyes, a triangle nose, and a tiny hat, giving the project a playful twist. The resulting face spins like a pinwheel, creating a cute autumn art piece that doubles as a fun toy for fall.

Also try: Scarecrow Activity Sheets

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Black Glue Scarecrow Puppets

These scarecrow puppets let kids explore a superb art technique using black glue and watercolors. Children draw or trace a scarecrow outline with black glue on paper (using a printable template for guidance), dry to create bold raised lines, then paint in the scarecrow with watercolors.

After cutting out the figure and attaching it to a stick, they'll have a vibrant scarecrow puppet ready for a fun fall puppet show or imaginative play.

Scarecrow Handprint

A child's handprint becomes the star of this keepsake scarecrow art. Kids trace their hand on yellow paper (or stamp a painted handprint) and cut it out to use as the scarecrow's straw hair, then they glue a paper scarecrow face on top of the palm with the cut-out fingers sticking up like tufts of hay.

It's an easy and adorable fall project that captures your little one's handprint – a perfect keepsake and a fun art activity.

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Shape Scarecrow

Here's another shape-based scarecrow project perfect for preschoolers learning their shapes. Kids cut out basic shapes (circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles) from construction paper and glue them together to build a scarecrow with a big hat and outstretched arms.

It's a simple fall project that sneaks in some shape recognition practice, and the mix-and-match pieces let children be creative while they learn.

Related: Pumpkin Scarecrow Craft

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Handprint Scarecrow

Kids get to combine several art techniques in one adorable fall project featuring a handprint scarecrow. They use a painted handprint as the scarecrow (with the palm as the face and the fingers as straw hair), then add extra details like an ear of corn made with fingerprint dots of paint and even a little fence made from folded paper strips.

The result is a whole autumn farm scene; kids will love that they used their handprints and fingerprints to bring it to life.

Also try: Scarecrow Dog Craft

Chicken Scarecrow

In this laugh-out-loud art, a cute chicken gets dressed up like a scarecrow for fall. Kids assemble a cartoon-style chicken out of paper (with its yellow body, orange beak, and little wings) and then add fun scarecrow accessories like a tiny straw hat, a bandana, and patchwork pants.

The combination of farm animal and scarecrow theme is silly and entertaining, and children will enjoy creating this quirky character as a unique autumn activity.

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Paper Plate Scarecrow

A paper plate scarecrow art gets extra creative with some clever fine-motor challenges built in. Kids color or paint a paper plate for the face and glue on yarn strands for the scarecrow's hair. Then, they practice threading yarn through small punched holes to create a stitched smile and even add a cute paper sunflower to the scarecrow's hat.

It's a slightly more involved project that helps build scissor skills and hand-eye coordination, but the result is an adorable scarecrow face that kids can turn into a fall mask or wall decoration.

Related: Scarecrow Gnome Craft

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Paper Plate Scarecrow

Here's a cute paper plate scarecrow art that comes together easily, thanks to a free printable template. Little ones paint a plate to make the scarecrow's face, then cut out the provided shapes for a big hat, eyes, and a triangle nose to glue on, adding some shredded paper or yarn underneath the hat for straw hair.

It's a perfect autumn activity for home or the classroom because it's simple, low-mess, and ends up as an adorable harvest decoration.

Also try: Scarecrow Paper Cup Craft

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Torn Paper Scarecrow

Instead of using scissors, kids get to tear up paper to create this textured scarecrow collage. They rip colored construction paper into pieces and then glue the scraps onto a background to form the scarecrow's hat, face, and clothes, giving it a fun, patchwork look.

Not only does tearing paper strengthen little fingers and provide the scarecrow with a unique rustic texture, but it's also perfect for a fall art that's as much about the process as the finished product.

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Paper Plate Scarecrow

Getting into the fall spirit is easy with this classic paper plate scarecrow art. Kids start by painting a paper plate a skin-toned color for the face. Then, they glue on a construction paper hat, a few yellow paper strips or yarn pieces as straw hair, and a big orange triangle nose.

They can draw or paint a friendly smile (adding stitched lines for that scarecrow look), and the finished project makes a sweet autumn decoration, simple enough for young kids to make.

Also try: Scarecrow Art Activity

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Paper Plate Scarecrow

This scarecrow paper plate art is designed with little preschoolers in mind and emphasizes fine motor fun. Kids paint or color a paper plate for the face and use printable templates to cut out the scarecrow's hat and facial features.

Then, they practice skills like gluing and even lacing (for example, threading yarn through holes to create a stitched mouth or other details). It's an engaging autumn project that keeps small hands busy, and at the end, they'll have an adorable scarecrow to show off.

Related: Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft

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Popsicle Stick Scarecrow

Who knew you could make a scarecrow with just two Popsicle sticks? This idea shows you how. Kids form a simple cross with two sticks to be the scarecrow's frame, then dress it up with bits of construction paper for a tiny shirt, a hat, and a friendly face (a paper circle with drawn features or googly eyes).

It's a quick and lovely fall art that proves you don't need many supplies to create a fun little scarecrow decoration.

Also try: Scarecrow Worksheets For Preschool

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Cupcake Liner Scarecrow

Every day, cupcake liners turn into an adorable scarecrow with this creative art. A flattened cupcake liner becomes the scarecrow's round face (with a drawn-on smile and googly eyes), and another liner (or half of one) makes a perfect floppy hat when glued on top.

Add some shredded paper or ribbon for straw hair, and you have a cute mini scarecrow — a quick fall project as simple as paper, cupcake liners, and glue.

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Paper Plate Scarecrow

Recycled materials give this paper plate scarecrow project lots of texture and fun. Kids use a paper plate for the face but get creative with sensory details, gluing on scrunched or torn recycled paper for the scarecrow's straw hair and adding fabric scraps or cardboard pieces for the hat and clothes.

The mix of materials makes it a wonderfully tactile art experience, and it's a great way to reuse odds and ends while making a cute scarecrow decoration for autumn.

Related: Scarecrow Craftivity

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Popsicle Stick Scarecrow

Kids glue popsicle sticks together to build a surprisingly sturdy, super-cute scarecrow—perfect as a little fall keepsake. They paint the top sticks to look like a hat and add a friendly face, then glue on googly eyes, a felt brim, and raffia or yarn hair.

After everything dries, kids can proudly prop it up or hang it as a festive decoration, and it's special enough to treasure year after year.

Also try: Printable Scarecrow Craft

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Printable Scarecrow

Kids can make a fall figure that moves with this printable scarecrow art. After coloring and cutting out the template pieces, children assemble a scarecrow with a spinning element – they can rotate the scarecrow on a brad fastener to “shoo” away paper crows from a pumpkin patch scene.

It's an easy, ready-to-go autumn activity (just print, color, and put together) that results in a playful scarecrow toy kids can interact with.

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Fall Popsicle Stick

Rather than a single project, this roundup highlights many fall-themed arts you can make with popsicle sticks. From a friendly scarecrow to other autumn favorites like turkeys and pumpkins, it showcases several creative ways for kids to turn ordinary sticks into festive fall art.

It's an excellent resource for teachers or parents seeking fun seasonal project ideas, and kids will have a blast picking a project and creating their fall decorations with just popsicle sticks and a little imagination.

Related: Scarecrow Coloring Pages

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