Easy Scarecrow Crafts for Preschool and Kindergarten Kids

Whether you’re looking for an easy scarecrow craft to make at home or some fun scarecrow crafts for preschoolers to make in the classroom this is the post you need to inspire you!

Scarecrow crafts are fantastic for learning about fall, Thanksgiving, farm themes and harvest festivals and they offer loads of different opportunities for learning.

Scarecrow crafts are great for preschoolers and kindergarteners because it doesn’t matter if they look less than perfect as the messiness and imperfections are a big part of their charm and with these ideas you’ll have plenty to help you get creative.

Scarecrow Crafts

We’re lucky to live near some farms and quite a few allotments and whenever we’ve spotted a scarecrow there’s always a sense of excitement for my kids.

I’m not sure quite what it is that makes them so captivating for children but I really believe that if kids are interested in something then it’s much easier to turn it into a fun project for them and it’s easier for you as a parent to get them involved.

This post originally started as a short list of scarecrow crafts for preschoolers but over time I’ve found so many cool craft ideas on the internet that I had to include them. Basically I’ve read all of the internet so you don’t have too!

I’ve also updated this post to include ideas for children in kindergarten and older children too. This is because there’s such a range of abilities and interests during kid’s early years that I thought the best person to decide what is right for your child is probably you, after all kids develop at such different rates.

Our Best Scarecrow Books for Preschoolers

I love any excuse too share a story with my kids so if I can link a themed book up with an activity then I figure that’s a good thing!

The first of these suggestions is one that I’ve read with my kids and that we all enjoyed, the other two are ones I want to check out. Got a suggestion for a scarecrow book that preschoolers would like? I’d love to hear abut it!

The Scarecrow’s Wedding by Julia Donaldson

The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry

The Little Scarecrow Boy by by Margaret Wise Brown and David Diaz

Free Scarecrow Template

As well as the adorable scarecrow crafts I’ve listed below you might like to check out our free scarecrow template.

This simple scarecrow outline is perfect for is perfect for fall crafts and you can use it for coloring or designing your own scarecrow.

We have loads of free printables for fall activities including leaves, acorns and fall themed playdoh mats so if you need some easy ideas to help encourage your child’s creativity make sure you check them out.

Scarecrow Songs

If your little scarecrows need to shake out some energy before they can settle down why not put on a scarecrow song and get them to join in with their best dance moves?

My kids loved Dingle Dangle Scarecrow and I’m a Little Scarecrow is a great choice too!

Scarecrow Craft Ideas

Scarecrow Puppets

I love making paper bag puppets because not only do they use a really cheap craft material but they’re great for kids to play with afterwards.

These paper bag scarecrows were based on the book The Scarecrows Wedding and I think it’s fun to act out what’s happening in the story too!

You can read the step by step instructions for this craft or you can also follow the video tutorial I’ve linked to this page if you’d prefer to see it in action.

Cardboard Scarecrows

Toddler Approved shares a simple cardboard scarecrow craft.

Shape Scarecrow Craft

I love the googly eyes in this easy scarecrow activity from No Time for Flash Cards that’s perfect for younger kids, and it would be a great way for learning about shapes with your child.

Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft Using a Printable Template

We made this paper plate scarecrow craft using our free template that you’ll find linked to above.

I love that you can adapt it depending on the age of your child, you can go as basic or complex with the background scene as you like or you could try adding farm stickers to the paper plate design which would be a fun way to support fine motor skills too.

Build a Scarecrow Craft

Grab our free printable build a scarecrow craft that kids can color, cut and paste to make their own scarecrows.

Handprint Scarecrows

I absolutely love a keepsake and this handprint scarecrow art from Crafty Morning is definitely one that you’ll want to keep or stick on the front of your fridge!

Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrows

Paper roll scarecrow crafts have to be a fall and harvest classic, I’m sure I made one when I was younger too!

These paper roll scarecrows from Non-Toy Gifts look fantastic and if you don’t have the googly eyes they’ve used you could always draw in some using a black marker.

Torn Paper Scarecrow Craft

Tearing paper is a great craft for preschoolers and it’s really good for helping to support fine motor skills so this torn paper scarecrow from Crafty Morning is a great idea.

Printable Scarecrow Harvest Basket

We’ve shared a free printable scarecrow craft that kids can colour and make into a little basket which my kids thought was ideal for holding snacks such as grapes or crackers.

This craft is a great excuse to practice using scissors too.

Construction Paper Scarecrow Paper Plate

This easy paper plate scarecrow is from No Time for Flashcards and the different textures and materials are great for preschoolers to explore.

Potato Printing Scarecrow Activity

Why not try out some fun scarecrow potato printing following this tutorial from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails?

If your child has problems holding on to a potato to paint with then a tip that I’ve seen is putting a fork into it that they can hold onto instead.

Foam Scarecrow

Craft foam is a great way for preschoolers to practice cutting and this foam scarecrow is super cute (to make this with preschoolers or young kids I’d totally recommend swapping the glue used in the post for PVA glue).

Wooden Spoon Scarecrows

Scarecrow wooden spoon puppet from Our Little House In The Country.

Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft

Most of us have some craft sticks or popsicle sticks somewhere in our craft supplies and these popsicle stick scarecrows from Simple Mom Project are a great way to use them up! I love that jaunty little hat this scarecrow has too!

Paper Craft Scarecrows

Meaningful Mama shares a tutorial for making these cute scarecrows out of paper wheels.

If you want to make this paper craft with your child be aware that hot glue is used at one point (although double sided tape is given as an alternative) so this will definitely be a part of the activity that adults need to do.

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

Check through your recycling bin for supplies and make this toilet paper roll scarecrow from Still Playing School.

Paper Bowl Scarecrow

This paper bowl scarecrow craft from I Heart Crafty Things is adorable and I’m sure that you could swap the bowl for a paper plate if that’s what you have available at home.

Craft Stick Scarecrows

Red Ted Art shares how to make some simple craft stick scarecrows. I love the use of buttons on these and their happy little faces!

Dingle Dangle Scarecrow Idea

If you enjoyed the scarecrow songs for kids then why not make this Dingle Dangle scarecrow puppet from Kids Craft Room?

More Fall Crafts Kids Will Love

As a mom I’ve always needed a few extra ideas up my sleeve to keep my kids busy and having fun. To help make this fall season the most fun why not check out some more of these simple ideas.

• Get creative with these leaf crafts for kids that are the perfect excuse to get you outside and exploring nature.
• Try our easy Thanksgiving activities which are perfect for making alongside your scarecrows.
• Thinking about harvest crafts? We’ve got all the easy inspo you need!
• These pumpkin crafts will see you through fall and Thanksgiving as well as having loads of spooky ideas ready for Halloween.