Scarecrow Color By Number Printable

This Scarecrow Color By Number Printable is perfect for working on number and coloring skills! Add this to your fall radar – it’s such a fun, free activity for kids. Speaking of free fun, be sure to check out my other scarecrow activities for kids as well!

I love having themed learning groups on specific subjects to help them really engage, immerse themselves, and learn!

I love creating printables that support multiple learning aspects! Your preschooler or early learner will have a creative blast showing off what they know.

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What is the learning benefit of this Scarecrow Color By Number Printable?

The Scarecrow Color By Number Printable helps preschoolers strengthen early math skills by matching numbers to colors, boosting number recognition in a hands-on way. It also supports fine motor development as kids practice controlled coloring within small spaces, improving pencil grip and hand-eye coordination.

Each page helps develop concentration and patience, as they must carefully follow the number guide to complete the pictures — rewarding them with a cute, seasonal scarecrow (and other pictures!) once finished.

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What it includes:

This multi-page printable includes tons of fall fun! They’ll color a couple of scarecrows, stacked pumpkins, and even a crow!

Each page features a new picture, accompanied by new numbers and colors, as well as directions!

Fun ways to use this printable:

While I’m all about using this fall printable just like it is, don’t be afraid to think outside the box for more creative fun. I love doing that, and here are a few ideas I came up with!

Create a Seasonal Number Hunt

After coloring, hide number cards around the classroom or home that match the numbers in the printable. The kids can “hunt” for each number and then match it to the correct colored section on their scarecrow page, reinforcing number recognition and recall.

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Design Your Own Color Code

Encourage kids to make their own color-by-number key by swapping out colors for new ones. This sparks creativity, gives them ownership of the activity, and lets them practice following self-made instructions—great for building planning and decision-making skills.

Turn It into a Story Starter

Once the scarecrow is colored, have learners write (or dictate) a short story about their scarecrow’s adventures in the pumpkin patch. This expands the activity into literacy skills, storytelling, and imaginative thinking, while keeping the seasonal theme alive.