A scarecrow trail can bring together classroom creativity, an autumn walk and a school community celebration. Each display gives families something to find, while a map helps them explore at their own pace.

You do not need dozens of scarecrows or a packed programme. For a first event, one display per class, a short trail and a simple activity sheet can be plenty. Choose one main idea from the suggestions below, then add an extra activity only if your team has the time to run it.