This easy fall build a scarecrow sensory bin activity is a fun way for kids to play and learn about fall–and all the exciting changes that come with this season!

Kids love to touch. smell, investigate, and build. The more hands on the activity, the happier they usually are. This fun fall scarecrow sensory activity let’s them do all that and more.

Materials

– Hay/straw – Flannel and burlap scraps – Buttons – Googely eyes – Corks – Cinnamon sticks Swipe up for the full list of supplies

How to Build a Scarecrow Sensory Bin

Grab a bin- for one or two sets of hands an 18” x 24” plastic tub is great and maybe a shower curtain liner or sheet underneath it to help make clean up easier.

Start by giving them a good thick base of hay or straw. You can get actual hay/straw at a feed store or from a friend with stock and it smells wonderful too!

Fill the bottom of your tub with the hay or straw. At least 2” deep makes a good base.

Next add in some fall leaves, cinnamon sticks, twigs from the yard, or other natural items.

Add in a few different scraps of fabric. Flannel, felt, and burlap are ideal. You can cut fabric into the basic shapes of clothing like pant legs or a shirt that can get stuffed with straw.

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