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. Also, gather all of your materials.

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! I like to use these mini hay bales that I found at the craft store because it is already dried and very clean. 

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. Or you can just leave them as scraps and let your child's imagination shape them.

Add the rest of your tools, then finally be sure to include some spoons, or a fork (we used ours as a pitchfork for moving hay) and some containers for filling and pouring.

When your kiddo is done, you can let them display their scarecrow on the front porch with some metal milk jugs.