Celebrate the changing leaves and the harvest of the Fall season with a not-so-frightening scarecrow craft. This build a scarecrow activity is fantastic for Fall, Halloween or even Thanksgiving! In this craft project, you’ll get to be creative, use your hands, and have a blast making your scarecrow friend. So, gather your crafting supplies, and let’s dive into building a scarecrow! Make sure to grab the free printable scarecrow craft template below!
Why Do Fall Art With Kids?
Children are naturally curious. They observe, explore, and imitate, trying to figure out how things work and how to control themselves and their environments. This freedom of exploration helps children form connections in their brains, it helps them learn—and it’s also fun!
Art and crafts are a natural activity to support this essential interaction with the world. Kids need the freedom to explore and experiment creatively. Adding a seasonal theme such as Fall creates a sense of excitement for the seasonal changes to come!
Simple, easy Fall crafts allow toddlers to preschoolers to practice many valuable skills for life and learning. These include the aesthetic, scientific, interpersonal, and practical interactions that can be discovered through the senses, intellect, and emotions.
For elementary and middle school grades and older kids, art is fantastic for relaxation and a good outlet to express themselves through creativity. From process art to exploring famous artists, fall art activities are a valuable resource to have on hand.
Making and appreciating art involves emotional and mental faculties!
Creative work, whether making it, learning about it, or simply looking at it – offers a wide range of important experiences. In other words, it’s good for them!
Check out our more fantastic Fall art and craft projects, Halloween crafts and Thanksgiving too!
Helpful Art Resources To Get You Started
Here are a few resources to help you introduce art more effectively to your kids or students and feel confident when presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.
The Origin Of The Scarecrow
The history of scarecrows dates back thousands of years, with the earliest recorded use dating to ancient Egypt around 2500 BC. Farmers would place wooden frames or human-shaped dummies in their fields to deter birds and other pests from feasting on their crops.
In medieval Europe, scarecrows were created to resemble more human figures, often dressed in old clothing and armor. These early scarecrows were called “hay men.”
Over time, scarecrow designs have continued to change, and today they are still used worldwide, not only as practical tools for pest control but also as fun decorative additions to gardens and fields.
Get your free build a scarecrow printable!
Build A Scarecrow Craft
Supplies:
- Scarecrow template
- Scissors
- Markers
- Tape
- Card stock
- Craft stick
Instructions:
STEP 1: Print and color the pieces of your scarecrow template.
STEP 2: Cut out the pieces and connect them with tape.
STEP 3: Tape the scarecrow on a piece of card stock and cut around the outline.
STEP 4: Tape two craft sticks together and then tape the card stock and sticks together to make a puppet!
More Fun Fall Crafts To Make
- Coffee Filter Turkeys
- Corn Painting
- Pumpkin Bubble Wrap Prints
- Leaf Rubbings
- Yarn Apples
- Disguise A Turkey Printable
Printable Fall Art Project Pack
Everything you need is included in this Fall Art Project Pack. Just add art supplies! Perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy with a variety of techniques. Whether in the classroom, at home, or with groups, there is a fantastic variety of art activities to try!
Find all the instructions and templates necessary for over 40 art projects this Fall.
Apples, pumpkins, leaves, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!
Explore process art, STEAM, and even famous artists with these very doable art activities that won’t break the budget or the time you have available!
