My two granddaughters have sewn with me since they were 3. I am teaching a class to the youngests kindergardten class and they are all going to make scarfs out of minkie or fleece. Cut 2 pieces 9" wide and the width of the fabric about 60'' Sew both side seams in to a tube and then turn. Trim the bottom of both ends in to strips about 1/2" wide and tie them to finish off. I hadd my granddaughter try it our before I go to the school and she did it just fine.
Good Luck. Remember, you are getting a new generation in to the sewing/quilting hobby.