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October 9, 2018

Scarecrow Paper Plate Craft

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Fall is here!  Can’t you just smell the pumpkin spice everything?

There’s something that is so exciting about the change of seasons–especially when it comes to fall. The change in weather, cozy blankets, pumpkins everywhere, and so much more.

One fall staple that doesn’t get as much love as it deserves is the scarecrow. But not anymore!

This adorable scarecrow paper plate craft is both fun to make and to play with. Add it to your fall bucket list today!

scarecrow paper plate craft for kids

Paper plate crafts are cheap and easy to make. You probably already have all the supplies you need to create paper plate scarecrows in your craft cupboard.

They are also great for multi-aged or large groups of kids to make at once which make them perfect for play dates and classroom parties. Just set out the supplies and let kids create. You’ll soon have a sea a unique and adorable paper plate scarecrows to decorate or play with!

Scarecrow Paper Plate Craft

supplies for scarecrow paper plate craft

Supplies:

  • white paper plates that we also got at dollar store
  • large buttons
  • large googly eyes
  • green, yellow,blue, and orange cardstock paper
  • glue
  • yarn, rope, or string
  • scissors
  • brown marker

scarecrow craft for kids

How to make a scarecrow paper plate craft:

  1. To start gather all your supplies.  There are a lot of ways to decorate or create your scarecrow paper plate so substitute craft supplies for any you already have on hand.
  2. Trace a hat on color paper and cut out for younger kids.  Older kids can cut out their own hats if they’d prefer.
  3. Cut out a band for the hat.  We used yellow for our orange hat as seen below.
  4. Cut out orange noses from the paper too. It’s fun to provide a variety of shapes to choose from.
  5. Set out “hair” supplies. Kids can choose yarn, paper strips, etc. It’s fun for them to give the scarecrow a “haircut”.
  6. Let the kids create! Encourage them to design their scarecrow any way they want. It’s fun to see all the different types of scarecrows they come up with.

paper plate scarecrow craft

Once the kids can finished their scarecrow paper plate craft it’s time to play or decorate with it! Hang it on a window or clothesline or add a craft stick to the bottom to turn it into a scarecrow puppet. Kids can pretend to be scarecrows and scare the birds away from the harvest.

See?

Scarecrows really do make such fun fall crafts for kids!

cute scarecrow craft for kids

Another fun craft you might enjoy: Scarecrow Potato Print Craft

About Jaime

Hi! I am Jaime, mama to three high energy boys. With three boys, life never slows down, but I wouldn't have it any other way! We love creating, learning, and crafting together and we can turn anything into an adventure. I enjoy sharing our activities and crafts on my blog Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tail.

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