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Stuff a Scarecrow

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Stuff a Scarecrow
Age Group:
School-Age
* Lesson plan objectives and assessments can be adapted to use this activity with preschool students.
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Stuff a Scarecrow
Objectives:  

  • Student will engage in cooperative play
  • Student will participate in open-ended art
Washington Common Core Standard 
The Washington State K–12 Arts Learning Standards: EALR 1: The student understands and applies arts knowledge and skills in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
  • Component 1.2: Develops arts skills and techniques.
    • Applies, experiences, and practices basic arts skills and techniques in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
Materials: 
  • Baby or toddler clothes
  • Hat
  • Newspaper
  • Paper lunch sack
  • Yarn
  • Markers
Procedure: 
  1. Lay out materials in an appropriate area.
  2. Encourage students to work together to create their scarecrow
  3. When they are finished, they can present their scarecrow and explain why they used or didn’t use the different items. 
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the student’s interactions with other students. Were they able to socialize and work together to create their scarecrow? Did they share any ideas or opinions with their peers? 
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Scarecrow Game