5. Paper Plate Scarecrow
The friendly scarecrow is an iconic symbol of the autumn harvest, and creating one out of a paper plate is an absolute joy for young children. This craft is exceptional for teaching toddlers about facial features, symmetry, and basic shapes. It also introduces them to different textures by incorporating paper, yarn, and fabric scraps. Toddlers will feel a immense sense of pride as they see their scarecrow’s friendly face come together piece by piece.
Give your toddler a paper plate and let them paint it a light peach or tan color. Cut out a triangle of orange construction paper for the nose, circles for the eyes, and a hat shape from brown cardstock. Once the plate is dry, help your toddler glue the hat to the top of the plate. Let them stick yellow yarn or shredded raffia under the hat to look like straw hair. Use a black marker to draw a stitched smile, and let your toddler glue on the paper eyes and nose to complete their friendly harvest guardian.