Popsicle Stick Corn Craft

This Popsicle Stick Corn Craft is a creative fall kids craft that makes a great addition to your collection of harvest-themed activities. Made with popsicle sticks, paint, and a few little extras, it’s an easy project that kids will love!

You may enjoy pairing this craft with our Harvest Sensory Bin or Corn Suncatcher.

Fall Corn Craft

Like my Popsicle Stick Scarecrow, this popsicle stick corn cob has also been tucked away for years in my craft basket, quietly waiting its turn to be photographed. Bright, cheerful, and ready for harvest time, this happy corn cob is finally getting its moment to shine—just in time for fall fun!

As children paint their corn cob yellow and press buttons into place for kernels, they’re practicing important preschool skills. Painting helps strengthen hand-eye coordination, while pressing and gluing the small pieces supports fine motor development. These simple steps turn a fun seasonal craft project into hands-on learning for little ones!

Why You’ll Love This Craft

This craft is easy to make, full of hands-on fun, and perfect for keeping kids engaged while they create.

• This craft is quick to set up, making it perfect for kids of all ages.
• It provides a fun, hands-on activity that keeps little hands busy and focused.
• Kids get to paint, glue, and add a smiling face.
• The project helps build fine motor skills and improves hand-eye coordination.
• It is a simple fall activity that works well for preschoolers as well as older children.
• Children feel a sense of accomplishment when they complete their project.

Popsicle Stick Corn Craft Supplies

You only need a handful of simple supplies to make this cute corn cob craft with popsicle sticks. Gather supplies ahead of time, and you’ll be all set for an easy, stress-free crafting session with the kids.

• Wide popsicle sticks (3)
• Mini popsicle sticks (2)
• Dog tag popsicle sticks (2)
• Hot glue and hot glue gun
• Acrylic craft paint – I used yellow and green.
• Paintbrushes
• Wiggly eyes – 24 or 25 mm
• Cardstock – I used black and red.
• Scissors
• Yellow buttons

Preschool Corn Craft Directions

Follow these simple steps to build your own popsicle stick corn cob. Kids can paint, glue, and decorate as they go, making each little corn craft full of personality.

STEP 1: Create the base. First, line up three wide craft sticks into a staggered shape, then glue two mini popsicle sticks across the back to hold them together (see picture below).

STEP 2: Paint the base. Flip the popsicle stick base over, then paint it yellow to make the corn cob. Next, paint the two dog tag popsicle sticks green to make corn husks. Set all the pieces aside to dry.

STEP 3: Attach the husks. When the paint is dry, hot glue the two green husks to the bottom of the corn cob.

STEP 4: Decorate the corn character’s face. First, glue on two wiggly eyes. Next add a construction paper mouth. You could also draw the mouth with a paint pen.

STEP 5: Add kernels. Press a few little buttons onto the cob to look like corn kernels. Once the glue dries, your happy corn is ready for harvest fun!

Take It Further

Once your corn cob craft is complete, there are plenty of ways to turn it into a learning opportunity and extra fun activity for kids:

• Talk with kids about different types of corn—from sweet corn to Indian corn. While this is a smiling corn cob craft, you could easily adapt it into an Indian corn craft variation with colorful dots, beads, or paper pieces.
• Taste different varieties of fresh, local corn!
• Use this craft as part of a harvest bulletin board or table display.
• Turn your corn character into a puppet by gluing an extra stick on the bottom. Use the corns in classroom storytelling or puppet shows.
• Pair this craft with a visit to a corn maze in September or October.
• Incorporate counting by having kids tally the buttons they glued on.
• No dog tag popsicle sticks? Cut green cardstock or construction paper into a similar shape and use that instead.
• Pair this craft with a book about the fall harvest such as We Gather Together: Celebrating the Harvest Season by   Wendy Pfeffer.

More Fall Crafts for Kids

If your little ones had fun creating popsicle stick corn, they’ll also enjoy these other easy and playful fall craft ideas:

• Torn Paper Apple Craft – Kids tear red paper into pieces and glue them onto a plate or paper to create a textured, vibrant apple. Perfect for practicing fine motor skills and celebrating the harvest season.
• Gratitude Tree Craft – Children add paper leaves to a tree trunk, each leaf featuring something they’re thankful for.
• Popsicle Stick Acorn Craft – Simple and sweet, this craft uses popsicle sticks, paint, and a few little decorations to make a tiny acorn character.
• Fall Hedgehog Craft for Kids – Create an adorable hedgehog with paper, paint, and leaf quills.
• Paper Strip Pumpkin Craft – Kids bend paper strips to form a round pumpkin shape.

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