Looking for a fun and creative fall craft for your kids or students? This Build a Scarecrow Printable Craft is the perfect hands-on activity to celebrate autumn, farm themes, or harvest season! Kids will love assembling their very own boy or girl scarecrow, and you’ll love how easy it is to set up.
This adorable scarecrow craft is great for preschoolers, kindergartners, and early elementary students. It’s a simple project that encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and seasonal learning — perfect for home, classroom, or homeschool fun!
What’s Included in the Build a Scarecrow Printable Set
- Scarecrow Boy Template (color and black & white)
- Scarecrow Girl Template (color and black & white)
- Separate pieces for easy cutting and assembling (hat/face, shirt, pants/dress, and shoes)
Whether you print the color version for quick assembly or the black-and-white version for a fun coloring activity first, your students will love building their own fall scarecrow friend!
Materials Needed
- Printed Build a Scarecrow Template (boy or girl version) from form below
- Scissors
- Glue stick or school glue
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils (for the B&W version)
- Cardstock (optional for durability)
Tip: If you want your scarecrows to stand up, glue the finished craft onto a popsicle stick or a paper bag for a cute fall puppet!
Scarecrow Craft Instructions
Start by printing the template for the scarecrow you want to make — pick the boy or the girl version, and choose color or black & white depending on whether you want a quick project or a coloring activity first.
If you printed the black-and-white version, let kids color the pieces using crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Keep the coloring simple for preschoolers and more detailed for older kids.
Carefully cut out each piece of the template. For younger children you may wish to pre-cut the pieces or use safety scissors and supervise closely.
Lay out the pieces on a flat surface and decide which parts go where. Begin by placing the head and body pieces, then add the hat, arms, and legs so you can see how everything will fit.
Use a glue stick or school glue to attach each piece in place. Press gently and hold for a few seconds on each seam to make sure pieces stick, especially if you used cardstock.
Add finishing touches like straw hair (cut thin strips of paper), patches on the clothes, or draw-on details such as buttons and a smile. If you want it to be a puppet, glue a popsicle stick to the back or place the finished scarecrow on a small paper bag.
Display your finished scarecrow on a bulletin board, use it in a fall-themed dramatic play center, or string several together to make a garland — so many cute decorating possibilities!
Books to Pair with This Scarecrow Craft
Extend the learning and fun by pairing this activity with a fall-themed picture book:
- The Little Scarecrow Boy by Margaret Wise Brown
- The Scarecrow’s Hat by Ken Brown
- The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry and The Fan Brothers
- Otis and the Scarecrow by Loren Long
- Scaredy Crow by Christopher Hernandez
More Fall Crafts and Activities to Try
These crafts make wonderful additions to your fall lesson plans, fine motor centers, or family craft days!
Download Your Build a Scarecrow Printable Here
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This Build a Scarecrow Printable Craft is an easy, engaging fall activity that blends creativity with fine motor practice. Download the templates, gather your supplies, and let the little ones create their own adorable scarecrow friends!
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