Stuffed Scarecrow

This fun project is good for grades pre-K to 4^th.

Materials:

• Scrap material
• Straw (or raffia)
• Construction paper
• Tacky glue
• Scissors
• Marker

Procedure:

1. Draw a simple scarecrow face with markers. Cut it out.
2. Out of the scrap material, cut out a hat, shirt, and slacks.
3. Place glue on the edges of the slacks (except where the feet come out) and paste onto a sheet of construction paper.
4. Glue the edges of the shirt (except where the hands come out) and paste slightly overlapping the slacks
5. Color and glue on the head.
6. Glue on the hat.
7. Cut the straw into 2-3” lengths. Put a little bit of glue on the ends of the straw and stuff the straw into the sleeve holes and leg holes.

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