Ideas For A Super Fun Scarecrow Unit Study
Scarecrows are such a fun fall theme! I love scarecrows, my preschoolers love scarecrows, and well, almost everyone I know loves scarecrows (except crows!)! They are an adorable symbol of fall and there are so many awesome learning activities you can do with them. Here you will find an incredible list of art, math, literacy, STEM, fine motor skill, and sensory activities that will go perfectly with your Super Scarecrow Unit Study this year!
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A scarecrow theme is a perfect fall theme for your home or classroom learning. The scarecrow activities that we have gathered for you are all super engaging, hands on, and have simple instructions that children will catch onto quickly.
All of the activities can easily be adapted or modified for whatever type of instruction you are doing. No matter if you are one on one, working with a small group, or doing whole group instruction, there are plenty of activities on this list that will work for you!
Why Should I Use Scarecrow Themed Activities?
Since kids love scarecrows, it is the perfect way to get them engaged in the fun and interactive learning activities you will find in this list! Check out some of the other benefits to using Scarecrow Themed Activities with your children!
Benefits of Scarecrow Themed Activities:
Extending the Learning is Easy: Extending the learning with scarecrow themed activities is super simple. You can easily tie other learning concepts like crops, farming, corn, and so many others. Kids will love kicking off fall learning with a scarecrow theme!
Literacy Skills: There are so many books that are about scarecrows and feature scarecrows as characters in the story. This makes for an easy tie in for books into your Super Scarecrow Unit of Study. Scarecrows help make a simple introduction to story elements like character traits, setting, and problem/solution. Check out some of our favorite fall stories in this list of 25+ Perfect Fall Books for Kids!
Hands on Activities: There are endless activities you can do with a scarecrow theme, and one of the best things about the activities is they are all easy to make hands on for kids. Kids not only learn better when activities are hands on, but they also stay interested and engaged longer! It doesn’t matter what skill you are working on, a scarecrow theme makes everything more fun and interactive!
These are just a few of the many reasons these activities will be great for your Super Scarecrow Themed Unit!
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Scarecrow Themed Art Activities
One of my favorite things about scarecrows is that they all seem to have their own personality. Arts and crafts projects are a wonderful way for kids to express their creativity and let their personalities shine! Kids will love these adorable scarecrow themed art activities and crafts. They are the perfect way to get everyone in the fall season spirit!
1. Free Printable Cut and Paste Scarecrow Craft Template
Your kids are going to love this super cute scarecrow craft! All they need to do is paint or color their scarecrow, cut it out, and paste it together. Even though it may seem like a simple activity there are so many benefits to the coloring, cutting, and pasting that has to happen to make this craft come to life. This Free Printable Cut and Paste Scarecrow Craft Template is a must have for your Super Scarecrow Unit Study this year!
2. Fall Theme Calico Corn Salt Painting for Kids
Salt paintings are a great way to let your preschoolers work on their fine motor skills and create a fun, textured work of art this fall. This Fall Theme Calico Corn Salt Painting for Kids goes perfectly with a scarecrow theme, because scarecrows and corn go hand in hand in the fall! Kids will love creating the outline of their corn with glue and salt and then they will love watching as the paint magically gets absorbed by the salt to create a beautiful fall masterpiece!
More Scarecrow Themed Art Activities for Kids
- Use leftover (or new!) popsicle sticks to create a Popsicle Stick Scarecrow.
- This Paper Bag Scarecrow Craft makes a fun fall decoration.
- Transform a simple plate into an incredible Paper Plate Scarecrow!
- Learn shapes and make an adorable scarecrow with this Shape Scarecrow.
- Scarecrow Headband Craft is perfect for arts and crafts and pretend play.
- My kids love foam crafts! If yours do too, try this Cute Foam Scarecrow Craft !
- Hand print Scarecrow Craft For Kids is a cute fall keepsake with your child’s hand print.
- Toilet Paper Roll Scarecrow is a great way to get in the fall spirit and upcycle your toilet paper rolls!
Scarecrow Themed Math Activities
Counting, numeral identification, and one to one correspondence are all fun fall preschool math skills you can work on with this Super Scarecrow Unit Study! Exciting, hands on activities make learning and practicing math feel like play time. The adorable scarecrow theme only adds to the wonderfulness of these activities!
1. Free Printable Fall Number Dice
There are so many math skills you can practice with dice. Addition, subitizing, one to one correspondence, and counting are just a few of the skills! This Free Printable Fall Number Dice is a fun twist on normal dice. The colorful fall themed pictures (including a scarecrow!) make this the perfect addition to any activity you need dice for this fall.
2. Harvest Corn Pattern Math Art
Making patterns is one of my favorite preschool math skills. This Harvest Corn Pattern Math Art is one of those activities that is super fun and feels like play, but is actually helping to develop an important math skill! I love that you can mix and match patterns in this activity so everyone can create their own unique harvest corn work of art!
3. Free Scarecrow Expanded Form Memory Game for Fall
Now, expanded form is not a skill taught in preschool or kindergarten, but I couldn’t resist adding this fun game to our list of scarecrow themed activities. If you have older kids who are working on expanded form, this is the perfect game for them! This Free Scarecrow Expanded Form Memory Game for Fall not only practices the skill of matching expanded form to numbers, but also exercises the brain with a memory activity. Such a fun way to engage your learners and practice a math skill at the same time!
More Scarecrow Themed Math Activities
- This Roll A Scarecrow Dice Game is a fantastic way to work on counting and the skill of subitizing while creating a super cute scarecrow all at the same time!
- What will your scarecrow look like when you do this Roll A Scarecrow Printable?
- Practice many preschool math skills as you put patches onto the scarecrow in this Scarecrow Counting Game.
- Create a fun 2D shape scarecrown with this Free Printable 2D Shape Scarecrow activity.
- Count the crows on the card and then color in the number in this Counting Crows Number Practice.
- Scarecrow Number Recognition is a super simple number matching activity for your preschoolers.
Scarecrow Themed Literacy Activities
Fall themed books are my favorite! Apples, pumpkins, acorns, and scarecrows all make super fun story lines and topics for preschool books. They also make awesome themes for preschool literacy skills! You will be amazed when you see just how fun learning letters and building words can be with a scarecrow theme!
1. Fall Leaves CVC Word Building Mat
Practicing CVC words is typically a kindergarten skill, but can also be a great introductory activity for preschoolers who have mastered their letter names and sounds! Kids will love starting to see how letter sounds blend together to form simple three letter words with this Fall Leaves CVC Word Building Mat. The adorable scarecrow mat makes the perfect canvas for word building!
2. Free Printable Scarecrow CVCE Word Building Mat
Being able to read CVCE words is a great foundational reading skill for kids! This is a great skill for first graders or kindergartners who have worked on CVC words. Little learners take the sunflower letters and make them into a CVCE word on the scarecrow themed word mat. Two sets of cards (one with words and one without) makes differentiating this Free Printable Scarecrow CVCE Word Building Mat activity easy!
More Scarecrow Themed Literacy Activities
- Paper Plate Scarecrow Inspired By There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves is a fun arts and crafts activity paired with a book!
- There are so many possibilities for letter practice with Scarecrow Letter Patches.
- This Scarecrow Letter Recognition Activity is another good activity for practicing letters.
- Practice writing your preschoolers name with a Scarecrow Name Craft for Kids.
- Roll and Cover Scarecrow Alphabet Activity is a perfect fall activity for practicing letters.
- Match the uppercase letters and lowercase letters in this Scarecrow ABC Matching activity.
Scarecrow Themed STEM Activities
A scarecrow may seem pretty simple to make, but there is so much engineering that goes into building one. It needs to be stuffed, balanced, and strategically placed into the field so that the crows are scared away and don’t bother the crops! This list has activities that will have your child exploring some of the STEM concepts that go into creating a scarecrow, as well as some other awesome and fun explorations for your Super Scarecrow Unit Study this fall.
More Scarecrow Themed STEM Activities
- Build your own scarecrow with this Scarecrow Stuffin’ activity.
- Check out this cool Dancing Popcorn Experiment.
- Teach about the science of living and non-living things with this Scarecrow Activity.
- Older kids will love this Scarecrow STEM Activity, and with a little support and help, little kids would love it too!
- Explore different ways to measure with this Free Measure The Scarecrow Printable.
- Sprout Fresh Corn Kernels with this fall science activity.
- Learn about the corn life cycle with this Fun Corn Life Cycle Preschool Sensory Bin.
Scarecrow Themed Sensory Activities
Scarecrows are wonderful for sensory development! The crinkling sound of the straw that fills them, all of the different textures that make up his outfit (smooth buttons, soft flannel, rough denim), and eye-catching colors are all great for the sensory exploration! Check out all the fun ways you can be immersed in sensory exploration this fall with a scarecrow theme!
1. Free Printable Fall Theme Color Posters & I Spy
No matter if you have five minutes of time to fill with a quick activity, or need an activity that will take up a little more time and keep your kids occupied, this Free Printable Fall Theme Color Posters & I Spy is just what you need! Brightly colored scarecrow themed posters make learning colors extra fun and exciting. Hang the posters up in your playroom or classroom, set up a fun I Spy Game, or make a mini color book – there are so many possibilities! As an added bonus, these posters come in Spanish as well, so you can easily work on developing Spanish vocabulary, or support an English Language Learner in your classroom.
2. Free Fall Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids
A scavenger hunt is the perfect excuse to get outside, get moving, and get working on developing your preschoolers’ visual sense this fall! Scavenger hunts are not only tons of fun, but they are also wonderful for working on observation skills, shapes, colors, and so much more. This Free Fall Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids is an easy print and go activity that is sure to be a hit with your preschoolers!
More Scarecrow Themed Sensory Activities
- Preschoolers will love this Build a Scarecrow Sensory Bin.
- Scarecrow Sensory Bin for Preschoolers is full of buttons, flannel, straw, and scarecrow fun.
- Making a Scarecrow is a great sensory activity.
- Corn, a crow, and a scarecrow make this super cute Scarecrow Sensory Bin.
- Here’s another fun Scarecrow Sensory Bin!
- A Corn Counting Sensory Bag is great for math skills and sensory play.
Scarecrow Themed Fine Motor Skills Activities
Fine motor skills are super important for preschoolers! There are so many ways to work on fine motor skills, especially in the fall. These scarecrow themed activities are simple, easy, low-prep ways to get your preschoolers to strengthen their hand and finger muscles in fun and playful ways!
1. Create Easy Pattern Activities for Fall
Looking for an easy way to work on the skill of patterns and fine motor skills this fall? Look no further! Check out how to Create Easy Pattern Activities for Fall! Grab some paper, scarecrow themed fall stickers (or any other fall stickers you can find or have around your house), follow the simple instructions, and you will be ready for some pattern fun! These pattern activities are great for fine motor skills because they get little fingers moving as they pick stickers off of the sheets and place them into the correct pattern order!
More Scarecrow Themed Fine Motor Skills Activities
- Scarecrow Dot Art Projects are super cute and great for fine motor skills.
- Work on tracing skills with this Scarecrow Shape Tracing Printable.
- Scarecrow Playdough Mats are the perfect way to use playdough to strengthen fine motor skills.
- An Invitation to Build a Scarecrow with Playdough will keep your preschoolers busy and working on fine motor skills.
- Tweezing Corn is a great fine motor skill activity for fall.
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