There’s alwaysbeen something lovable about scarecrows to me. Don’t be “scared” to try one of these activities!
Scarecrow
(Tune: “Skip to My Lou” – Children answer eachline.)
Stand up andstretch out your arms like a scarecrow. Listen carefully and see if you can do what the scarecrow says!
Can you turnaround? I can turn around. (Children answer.)
Can you touch theground? I can touch the ground.
Can you wiggleyour nose?
Can you touch yourtoes?
Can you wave uphigh?
Can you let yourarms fly?
Can you give aclap?
Can you give asnap?
Can you jump,jump, jump?
Can you thump,thump, thump?
Can you wiggleyour knees?
Can you sit down,please? Yes, yes,indeed! (Children sit down.)
ScarecrowCollage – Give childrenfabric scraps, construction paper, straw, etc. and invite them to create ascarecrow. What is their scarecrow’sname?
Class Scarecrow– Newspaper, old clothes,and a paper grocery sack will work just fine for a classroom scarecrow. Stuff newspaper in the sack and gatherthe bottom with a rubber band to make a head. Add a face with markers, paints, or construction paperscraps. Let the children wad upnewspaper and stuff the clothes. Sit it up in a chair and prop up the head with a dowel rod. Have the children bring in gloves, ahat, boots, etc. from home to complete the scarecrow. Write stories about the scarecrow. What would you do if you were a scarecrow?
ScarecrowSandwich – Cut a circleout of a piece of bread. Tintcream cheese yellow with food coloring and spread it on the circle. Grate carrots and use for the hair. Raisins can be added for eyes and amouth. Add a candy corn for a noseand enjoy!
