This Scarecrow Handprint Craft is among our favourite fall crafts for kids! An easy fall craft for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten kids, it comes with a free template and is full of colour and mischief!
A wonderful way to rejoice the fall season through imagination and play, this easy scarecrow craft uses handprints in a clever make to make the most adorable scarecrow.
- Handprint Scarecrow Craft For Kids
- Supplies
- Instructions to Make a Scarecrow Handprint Craft
- Why Kids Love This Craft
- Scarecrow Craft Free Template
- FAQ
Handprint Scarecrow Craft For Kids
Your kids will love turning handprints into cute little scarecrows — making it an ideal craft for toddlers, preschoolers, and early learners. Perfect for classroom as well as home, this fun fall craft idea is perfect for sparking creativity and boosting fine motor skills.
Add these cutesy scarecrows to your fun fall decorations to encourage your kids to craft and boost their creativity.
Supplies:
- Coloured craft papers
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Sharpies
- Free Template – Grab handprint scarecrow free template at the end of the page.
Make a Scarecrow Handprint Craft
Time needed: 20 minutes
- Prepare the Template and Cutouts
Print the free template. Trace the templates and cut them out of craft paper of your choice.
- Assemble the body of the scarecrow
Paste the overall cutouts to the large handprint cutout to make the scarecrow’s body base.
- Make the hair of the Scarecrow craft
Take the smaller handprint cutouts and glue them together by slightly overlapping the thumbs to make the hair of the scarecrow.
- Make the Head and Hat for the Scarecrow
Glue the head cutout in the middle of the hair.
- Make the hat for scarecrow
Next, glue the band of the hat on the hat cutout. Paste the hat to the top of the scarecrow’s head.
- Decorate the outfit
Glue the small square (patch) cutout to the overall and hay cutout on the open ends of the overall’s leg parts.
- Assemble the scarecrow craft
Glue the head and hair section to the body base of the scarecrow. Finally, use a marker or pen to draw a cheerful scarecrow face and add buttons and pocket to scarecrow’s overalls.
Let everything dry — and your cute paper scarecrow craft is ready! Pair this fun craft with Fall Activities For Kids to fully immerse in the season.
Why Kids Love This Craft
Kids love handprint crafts! This one can be made using parent’s and child’s handprint to make it feel personal and extra special! Making it a fun way to spend time together and creating memories with kids.
Besides this, it is also a fun way to improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and learn about the fall harvest season in a hands-on way!
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When making this versatile craft with toddlers & preschoolers use pre-cut template pieces and let them focus on gluing and arranging. It’s simple, safe, and perfect for fall crafts for toddlers that will help them gain confidence in their skills.
For older children, encourage them to add their own details like straw hair, glitter patches, or fabric textures. It’s an easy paper craft that lets them explore creativity at a higher level.
Handprint Scarecrow Craft Free Template
Download the Free Template for Scarecrow Handprint craft and get crafting!
Handprint Scarecrow Free Template
FAQ
Ages 2–8, but it can be adjusted for any age with creativity!
Yes, though cardstock or craft paper makes a sturdier craft.
Definitely! It adds fun texture to your handprint scarecrow craft.
Around 15–20 minutes, including drying time.
Absolutely — it’s a great fall craft for kids to make in groups or school activities.