Scarecrow Crafts For Kids: 15 Simple And Fun Ideas
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These scarecrow crafts for kids are simple and creative ways to boost your fall fun and more.
These 15 easy crafts with scarecrow themes are perfect for autumn and use only a few supplies. My boys and I have loved making DIY scarecrows over the years. I've gathered our favorites to share with you.
I'm also sharing my ideas for displaying your scarecrow projects to help you celebrate the season. Get ready for some fall fun with these budget-friendly ideas!
Related: Enjoy more awesome autumn fun with this delightful pumpkin playdough recipe!
Enjoy Simple Crafts for Fall Fun with Kids
If you're looking for quick and easy ways to celebrate fall with kids, these scarecrow crafts should be on your list. These hands-on activities featuring scarecrows are affordable and outstanding for boosting creativity.
Craft time has been one of my favorite things to do with my boys. It's an amazing way to build skills (like fine motor) and spend quality time together. Plus, crafts make it celebrating holidays, seasons, and fun days even more exciting!
Another benefit of crafts is that you don't have to spend a ton of money. I have a big stash of recyclable items (like empty toilet paper and paper towel tubes, boxes, and scraps of paper). Plus, tissue paper, popsicle sticks, paper plates, and perler beads can be cheaply purchased.
When I was recreating and sharing our popsicle stick scarecrow craft, I remembered a bunch of scarecrow crafts that my boys had such fun making. I collected those ideas to share them here with you.
More Cool Ways to Have Scarecrow Fun with Kids
Keep the scarecrow theme going! You can easily extend the fun with simple resources like books, games, and accessories. Here are some things that my boys and I have enjoyed:
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Our Favorite Scarecrow Crafts for Kids
With the arrival of fall, it's not just the pumpkins that are popping up—scarecrows are taking center stage. While birds might not be overly fond of these cute little field dwellers, most harvest season decorations fans will include a few scarecrows. Let the kids help decorate this year by making one or more of these 15 scarecrow crafts.
Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft: How To Make & Ideas To Enjoy
This popsicle stick scarecrow craft is a cute and easy activity for fall fun and more.
Using just a few simple supplies, your kids can make an adorable scarecrow that’s both fun and frugal.
Colorful Paper Bag Scarecrow Puppet Craft for Kids
Turn an ordinary, boring paper bag into a wild scarecrow puppet. This post provides enough guidelines for kids’ creativity to run wild with these scarecrow crafts.
by Tonya Staab
Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft
If no paper bags are handy, turn a paper plate into a cute scarecrow instead. These easy step-by-step instructions give kids a fun little paper plate scarecrow friend.
by The Best Ideas for Kids
Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow
Who would ever have thought that toilet paper rolls could be used for such cute crafts? These adorable little scarecrow buddies are simple to make, and kids will love them.
by Little Ladoo
Scarecrow Handprint Craft For Kids [Free Template]
This craft lets little ones join in on the scarecrow fun. The printable template keeps things manageable for them, and the handprint hair guarantees they will have something to contribute.
by Simple Everyday Life
Scarecrow Mason Jar Fall Craft Idea
Just a few supplies are all it takes to transform a mason jar into a cute scarecrow that is perfect for a shelf or mantle decoration. Kids can help with the painting so that they feel included.
by The Country Chic Cottage
Recycled Scarecrow Craft
This recycled scarecrow craft is a great way to reuse scrap cloth you may have lying around. Plus, the printable template eliminates all of the guesswork.
by The Gingerbread House
Build A Scarecrow Printable Craft
This is one of those crafts perfect for a wide range of ages. Depending on their ability level, kids can have fun coloring, cutting out, assembling, and gluing these scarecrows.
by Little Bins for Little Hands
Paper Scarecrow Puppet Craft
Follow the simple instructions to get all the pieces for these cute paper scarecrow puppets together so kids can assemble them. Then they are all ready for some seasonal puppet play to promote imagination.
by Kids Craft Room
Fine Motor Paper Plate Scarecrow Craft
This scarecrow craft is a great way to develop fine motor skills while having fun. This cute paper plate scarecrow also offers opportunities for lacing work.
by Homeschool Preschool
Scarecrow Craft Popsicle Stick Puppets
Sometimes, a simple craft that will keep the kids busy is best. And this one is perfect. Print the printable, cut the puppets out, and glue them to craft sticks. Then, the kids will be busy putting on shows with their new puppets.
by Messy Little Monster
Articulated Scarecrow Puppet Craft
This scarecrow craft is the perfect meeting of simple and complex. The printable means setup is a snap, but the articulated scarecrow will offer loads of creative play opportunities.
by Red Ted Art
Paper Plate Scarecrow
Do you have various scrap materials you can’t bear throwing away? Put them to good use with these paper plate scrap scarecrows. Kids will love getting creative with whatever you can find.
by Arty Crafty Kids
Foam Dice Scarecrow (Dollar Store DIY)
It’s amazing what can be turned into craft material with a little inspiration. With this scarecrow craft, you can turn those cheap foam dice into cute fall decor.
by Single Girl's DIY
Scarecrow Paper Bowl Art Project
Add a little more pop to the everyday paper plate craft by making it with a paper bowl instead. This fun 3D craft is a great simple option for a random afternoon.
by 3 Boys and a Dog
Ideas for Using This DIY Crafts
Need some inspiration for how to display your scarecrow crafts? No worries! I've got some ideas that you can use to show off all that hard work that you're students have done.
First, consider the craft. A hanging craft can be placed in your homeschool area, classroom wall, or door. Other great places to display your hanging scarecrow crafts include windows and refrigerator.
If the scarecrow craft has a 3D effect (like the mason jar idea), place the craft on a fire place mantle, shelf, desk, or table. Determine if you can include it in an autumn centerpiece.
Some of these crafts can be transformed into magnets by placing magnetic squares or tape on the back.
I encourage you to think outside the box. Oh, and get your kids involved! I'm sure they'll have wonderful ideas for how to display their scarecrow crafts.
Add A Sweet DIY Touch to Your Autumn Decor
Don't these scarecrow crafts for kids look so adorable? I absolutely love how you can use these ideas for both creative projects and homemade decorations!
Which of these scarecrow crafts will you be trying with your children? And what other fall-themed craft ideas for children do you have? Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!