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Scarecrow Song and Memory Craft

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Scarecrow Song and Memory Craft

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Mobile Infants

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

Objectives:  

Children will:

• react to song by moving their arms, legs, or making facial expressions.
• develop musical abilities.
• develop vocabulary.

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.7.2a

• Activities and materials encourage children to dance, move, and develop their musical abilities
  • a) Music and dance/movement materials and activities are available for children daily
    

Materials: 

• washable paint
• paper
• straw
• googley eyes
• black marker

Procedure: 

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

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

• 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, googley eyes, and create a face using the black marker. 

Assessment: 

• Observe and record the children’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 families to review. ​

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