Printable Build a Scarecrow Craft
No fall theme is complete without a scarecrow!
With this cut-and-paste activity, kids can color the pieces, cut them out, and build their own scarecrow, complete with a patched hat, overalls, and boots.
Did you know scarecrows were originally used to keep birds away from crops?
That makes this a fun one to use alongside farm themes or fall harvest units in preschool or kindergarten.
The printable template needed to make this craft is available in my Etsy shop. Grab it below, or keep reading to see how it’s assembled.
Get the Scarecrow Craft Template
This craft template is available in my Etsy shop.
You can also get all 17 fall craft templates in the complete fall craft bundle here.
How to Build Your Own Scarecrow
Supplies Needed
- Scarecrow craft template
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- White copy paper or construction paper (optional)
Step 1: Color the pieces
Color the scarecrow pieces with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
You can use traditional fall colors like brown, orange, yellow, and red.
Step 2: Cut out the pieces
Use the dashed lines as a guide while cutting out each piece.
It’s completely fine if this leaves a white border, or you can cut closer to the solid lines if you’d like.
Step 3: Add the arms
Glue the arms behind the scarecrow’s body so they stick out from each side.
If you’re using a background, go ahead and paste what you’ve got to the background once the arms are in place.
Step 4: Add the head
Glue the scarecrow’s head above the body, lining it up with the shirt collar.
Step 5: Add the hat and boots
Glue the hat onto the top of the scarecrow’s head.
Then, glue one boot to the bottom of each leg to finish your scarecrow!
Ideas for Using This Craft
- Practice fine motor skills, scissor skills, and following directions.
- Pair it with a fall, farm, or harvest theme.
- Use it while talking about farms, crops, and why scarecrows are placed in fields.
- Write each child’s name on the finished scarecrow and use it for a classroom or bulletin board display.
- Pair the craft with a scarecrow-themed picture book such as The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry.
