Scarecrows are great for Halloween, but can be scary to little kids. Now you can create your own non scary ones as a project with your little one. Here is some tips to get you started.
This is a great project especially for a kindergartner, it will help them with shapes, colors and body parts. You can create a friendly scarecrow with circles, triangles and other shapes. Construction paper can come in handy for cutting hats, buttons and other clothing parts. You can make a scarecrow hold a trick or treat bucket or another friendly item.
A recycled cereal box makes a great scarecrow centerpiece for a party. It's easy to make, by covering the box with light colored construction paper. Glue on some paper eyes, and other facial features. Make some patchwork squares from old fabric and make the head. Use raffia on a hat to add some fall feeling. Give your box scarecrow a scarf from a cut shirt color.
Paper plates can also be turned into a scarecrow. Decorate the plate to resemble a scarecrow face mask. With yarn you can create some hair. Use different colored construction paper also for facial features. Raffia makes a great collar for your mask. Don't forget to cut out the eyes so your little one can see through the mask.
A similar project can be made with a paper bag. Let your little one turn a paper bag into a scarecrow craft. Cut items for hair, make a nose and cut out the eyes. You can give your paper bag scarecrow accessories to , like a bow tie, some buttons, what ever they like. You then fill the bag with crumpled newspaper, and bind the end of the bag to keep the filling in.
Just have fun, and keep it kid friendly.
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