Scarecrow Song and Memory Craft

Scarecrow Lesson Plans

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Activity:

Age Group:

Mobile Infants

* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with young infants and toddlers.

Objectives:

Child will react to song by moving their arms, legs, or making facial expressions
Child will develop musical abilities
Child will develop vocabular

CDA Competency Standard:

II.7.2a

Activities and materials encourage children to dance, move, and develop their musical abilitie

o a) Music and dance/movement materials and activities are available for children daily

Materials:

Washable paint
Paper
Straw
Googly eyes
Black marke

Procedure:

Begin the activity by finding a comfortable place to sing with the child. Sing the following song to the child:

Sung to: "Teddy Bear, Teddy bear turn around"

“Scarecrow, Scarecrow, turn around.
Scarecrow, scarecrow, jump up and down
Scarecrow, scarecrow, arms up high
Scarecrow, Scarecrow, wink one eye
Scarecrow, scarecrow, bend your knee
Scarecrow, scarecrow, flap in the breeze
Scarecrow, scarecrow, climb into bed
Scarecrow, scarecrow, rest your head”

2. When finished, create the memory craft by painting the palm, middle fingers and outer fingers different colors. Print them onto the paper and allow it to dry. Add the straw, googly eyes, and create a face using the black marker.

Assessment:

Observe and record the child’s reaction to the music. Did they move any parts of their body or make any facial expressions? Take detailed notes during the activity and send them home with the memory craft for parents to review.