Making a scarecrow is a great harvest craft to do with kids in the autumn. I have found 11 scarecrow crafts for kids to enjoy. There are different ideas for different ages and abilities so you’re guaranteed to find the perfect scarecrow craft. Find more Autumn activities for kids here.
Scarecrow crafts for kids
All you need is a wooden peg or clothespin and some art supplies, then you can create your very own cute scarecrow.
Make a fun scarecrow friend with this printable template craft. Also, sewing the bottom of the plate with yarn helps build fine motor skills.
This adorable popsicle stick scarecrow is the perfect fall decoration. And the supplies list is all commonly found things that most people already have around the house.
Whether it’s scaring away crows or juggling pumpkins, this cute scarecrow always has something to do. Kids can cut out the printable template, then color the pictures and assemble the spinner.
Any little scarecrows in training will definitely want this next craft option. The printable template for a scarecrow headband comes in colorable or pre-colored options, to suit all sorts of kids.
Parents can print this build-a-scarecrow template, then let the kids have some (supervised) fun. Kids will love coloring, cutting out, and assembling the scarecrow.
Grab some old toilet paper tubes and put them to good use. The printable template makes these cardboard roll scarecrows so easy to make. Kids will want to churn them out one after the other.
This easy scarecrow craft uses a paper bowl as its base. A little cutting skill and a few cleverly placed lines make this look just amazing.
Grab a paper bag, some paint, markers, and colored construction paper for this next craft. Turn the bag into a scarecrow, complete with painted paper bag hair.
This isn’t just any paper scarecrow craft. Kids can customize it by making the hair out of their own handprints.
This little buildable scarecrow is totally customizable, yet still focuses on simplicity. Parents can use the printable template as a guide to make these little fall friends.

More autumn activities for kids
This is a really fun Playdough pumpkin activity for kids at this time of year.
Use some of the natural items you find on the ground in autumn for these Fall nature crafts for kids.
Find simple Autumn leaves activities for toddlers here.

