Pumpkins are one of the most iconic squashes of fall. We have all sorts of fun activities planned that will help us explore the pumpkin and everything about it. You are going to need fresh pumpkins for many of the activities planned this week. Some activities require the use of pumpkin seeds, so be sure to keep a close eye on little ones as pumpkin seeds can pose a choking hazard. Note: This theme will focus on pumpkins as a plant and we will save all things “jack-o-lantern” for our Halloween Theme.
NOTE: Some of the activity links go straight to a pin on Pinterest instead of a blog page. Read the description of the pin for the activity instructions. If you are new here, make sure to check out the Themed Curriculum page for more details about how to use this curriculum. Looking for a different theme? Check out all of our themes here.
As you go through this week’s activities make sure tag @kidslearningforlife to share the activities you do! Also, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or Instagram!
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| Monday |
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Floor Activity | Pumpkin Patch Counting | Pumpkin Seed Transfer | Pumpkin Geoboard | Pumpkin Patch Counting | Pumpkin Seed Transfer |
| STEAM | Pumpkin Science Exploration | Pumpkin Printing | Bubble Science with Pumpkins | Marble Painting Pumpkins | Mini Pumpkin Volcanoes |
| Outside Play | Pumpkin Patch Hop | Pumpkin Relay Race | Pumpkin Boats Sensory Play | Pumpkin Patch Hop | Pumpkin Relay Race |
| Circle Time | Pumpkin Theme Vocabulary | “Parts of a Pumpkin” Song | Pumpkin Measuring | “I’m a Little Pumpkin” Song | Vocabulary Review |
| Recommended Books: Too Many Pumpkins, Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin Pie, How Big Could Your Pumpkin Grow?, The Very Best Pumpkin, How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
Music and Movement: YouTube Pumpkin Playlist |
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If one of the activities listed above does not work for you, try replacing it with a different activity from my Pinterest pumpkin theme board!
Materials List
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NOTE: These are the suggested materials based on directions from the activity links above. I always look for ways to do the activities with materials I already have on hand, and I encourage you to do the same!
Craft Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper
Washable Paint
Markers
Around the House:
Drinking Straw
Dish Soap
Baking Soda
Vinegar
Food Coloring
Rubber Bands
Cardboard Box
Cupcake Picks (or toothpicks and stickers)
Toys/Other:
Mini Pumpkins
Pumpkins
Pumpkin Seeds (can be collected from the “Pumpkin Science Exploration” activity)
Links (or another item to measure the circumference of a pumpkin with)
Marbles
Dice
Kid Tweezers
Golf Tees
Wooden Mallets
Nail and Hammer (for adult use)