The school year starts in a few weeks, which means it’s time to consider fall activities for preschool and kindergarten children. One of our favorite activities for this age range is simple papercrafts.

This shape scarecrow craft is one of those easy projects. It only uses a few basic shapes: circle, triangle, rectangle, and square.

Also, check out all of our other scarecrow activities for preschoolers. You’ll find lots more fun scarecrow DIYs and activities your little ones will love!

Build A Scarecrow Printable Craft

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The best part about this cute idea is that it allows kids to work on fine motor skills while having fun!

We’ve included a free scarecrow template below that includes all the shapes. Simply print, cut out the pieces, and follow the directions to create this easy scarecrow made from shapes.

Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring the scarecrow to life!

First, guide your child to glue the eyes in the middle of the circle head, one on each side.

Take the triangle nose and glue it between and slightly below the eyes. Now, glue the cheeks on either side of the nose or use a pink marker to draw them on.

Use a black marker to draw on the scarecrow’s mouth below the nose.

Create the scarecrow’s hair by gluing 3 of the long triangle hair pieces together. Repeat for the other side.

Next, help your child to glue the hair on either side of the face, above the eyes. Take the small top hair pieces and glue them towards the top of the head, just above the eyes.

Glue the triangle hat to the top of the scarecrow’s head. 

Finally, encourage your child to glue the rectangle shape patch to the scarecrow’s hat. Then, use the black marker to draw on the stitch marks.

Isn’t this such a fun idea for kids to learn shapes?! Don’t forget to check out some of our Fall crafts.

Cute Scarecrow Name Craft

Fall Unit For Kids

Do you want to create a fall-themed lesson plan or a unit study for kids around this shape scarecrow? From fun activities to seasonal books, keep reading for great ideas for the whole family to enjoy!

Kids’ Books About Fall

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?!

Kids’ Fall Crafts

Fall DIYs are a great way to spend time creating with young kids! One big benefit of choosing to create is that young children are at an amazing developmental stage, where they can learn from your guidance and truly have fun in the process!

Check out some of our fun fall ideas for kids below:

Handprint Hedgehog Craft – The fall season is a great time to get creative with the kids! And this cute hedgehog is perfect for little ones to make. All you need is some paper, and you’re good to go – no acrylic paints or big messes are required.

Try this quick Fall Connect The Dots

Paper Pumpkin Craft – This easy pumpkin project is perfect for kids to make at home or in the classroom. It’s quick and fun and requires no special materials – just a free printable template, some paper, scissors, and a glue stick.

Paper Plate Apple Craft – It’s apple-picking season! Bring the festivities back home by making this fun and easy apple DIY. You only need a paper plate, some paint, and our free template. You could even attach some popsicle sticks to the bottom and transform it into a cute puppet!

Corn Craft For Kids – With just a few materials, your kids can make the cutest corn characters! This low-prep idea uses simple supplies and is made even easier with our free template! Even the youngest of kids, like preschool students, can get started with this fun project.

Fall Activities For Kids

Fall is the perfect time to work on some great preschool skills. These fall printables for preschool kids will help your child practice cutting, counting, and more. Download them today for some fall-time fun!

Introduce your kids to fall with these fun fall pattern block mats. These are a great hands-on play activity and can be used for quiet time, too! With different shapes, colors, and patterns, they will love the illustrations that include things that come in fall, like apples, hedgehogs, owls, and more.

These hedgehog worksheets are perfect for kids of all ages! They can practice letter recognition with the letter ‘H,’ work on their tracing skills, and even label the different parts of a hedgehog. These engaging activities improve fine motor skills and introduce kids to this cute fall animal!

Use this fall observations printable worksheet to help your kids explore and observe the changing season. Encourage them to use all their senses when they go on a walk outside or even just in your backyard! During this beautiful time of year, they can record what they see, hear, smell, and feel.

Try this Scarecrow Paper Cup Craft !

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