Harvest Scarecrow

crayola supplies

Crayons
Markers
Glue Sticks
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

textured items, such as sandpaper, screen, paper doilies, rubber sink mat
twigs
natural materials (stones, shells, dried plant sprigs)

Why

Crayon rubbings give this figure rich texture, and dried leaves make it real. Scare up some fun and creativity with this Crayola® Factory™ idea.

Steps

1. Remove the wrappers from several Crayola Crayons. Using the sides of these crayons, make rubbings of various textures such as baskets or leaves on white paper.
2. With Crayola Scissors, cut out pieces of your crayon rubbings to make the scarecrow body, hat, sky, whatever.
3. Choose a fall-like background color of construction paper. Attach your scarecrow pieces using a Crayola Glue Stick.
4. With adult assistance, find dry grass, hay, straw, twigs, and other fall items to use for the scarecrow's hands, support, and crops in the field. Crayola School Glue may work best with these collage materials.
5. Use Crayola Washable Markers to decorate the Harvest Scarecrow face and add any details.

When & Where

"We're always looking for non-holiday fall projects. The kids enjoyed the different steps to make this scarecrow."
- Jillian P., after-school volunteer.

"This engaging project was the next best thing to our visit to The Crayola® Factory™."
- Blair G., dad of four, ages 5 to 12.

Interesting Info

Scarecrows keep away birds from crops. Ancient people from many different cultures began to put scarecrows in their fields because their presence increases the harvest.

Safety Guidelines

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Wood—By its nature, wood is rough and may contain splinters or sharp points