New DigitalAutumn Scarecrow Art Lesson with Reading, Writing & Step-by-Step Tutorial (Kindergarten – Grade 3) Product

Bring the charm of fall into your classroom or homeschool with this Autumn Scarecrow Art Lesson! Perfect for Kindergarten to Grade 3, this complete fall art project combines art, literacy, and creative thinking in one low-prep resource. Students will learn about scarecrows, explore the season of autumn, and create bright, textured scarecrow artwork using oil pastels and paint.

This isn’t just a craft—it’s a cross-curricular art lesson that connects reading, writing, vocabulary, and reflection with hands-on creativity. Teachers love its clear organization and flexibility: simply print or project the included files and start teaching! Whether you’re a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, or substitute, you’ll have everything you need for a meaningful, standards-aligned art experience that celebrates the beauty of autumn.

By the end of this project, your students will have:

• Drawn and painted a vibrant scarecrow artwork

• Read informational text about scarecrows and seasonal change

• Practiced comprehension, writing, and vocabulary skills

• Reflected on their creative process and artistic choices

• Shared finished work in a fall-themed gallery or bulletin board display

This Resource Includes (Non-Editable PDF & PPT Versions):

• Two-Page Lesson Plan – Objectives, materials, standards, and “Teacher Does / Student Does” structure for easy delivery

• About Scarecrows Reading Passage – Early-elementary nonfiction introducing the role and history of scarecrows

• Lesson Hook: Picture Puzzle – Interactive pre-lesson activity to spark curiosity and predictions

• KWL Chart – Activates prior knowledge and supports reflection after the lesson

• Teacher Guide – Scarecrows in Autumn – Discussion prompts, anchor-chart ideas, and extension questions

• Reading Comprehension Passages + Question Sheets – Differentiated versions with answer keys

• Sight Word Tracking List + Word Bank of Tricky Words – Builds early-reading fluency

• Opinion Writing Prompt: Are Scarecrows Helpful or Not?

• Creative Writing Extension: If I Were a Scarecrow drawing and story page

• Step-by-Step Art Tutorial – 14 visual and written steps guiding students from drawing to painting

• Example Artwork – Full-color sample to show students what success looks like

• Display Sign – Ready-to-print bulletin board header

• Art Reflection Worksheets: 3 Stars & a Wish, Magazine Cover, Feelings About My Art, Top 3 Things I Like About My Artwork

• Artist Statement Template – Encourages reflection and art language

• Assessment Rubric – Evaluates creativity, craftsmanship, and responsibility

• Line Art & Zen Doodle Worksheets – Explore the Element of Art: Line through pattern and symmetry practice

• Compare & Contrast Worksheet – Scarecrows vs. Scare Tape with answer key

• Critical Thinking Question Bank – Open-ended prompts that deepen discussion and art analysis

• Anchor Chart Template – For whole-class visual learning

• Standards Alignment – National Core Arts Standards (VA:Cr, VA:Re) + ELA Common Core Reading and Writing