These pumpkin activities are the perfect way to promote fun and learning during fall! Suitable for preschool, pre-k and kindergarten, these activities target a wide range of learning centers including math, literacy, crafts, fine motor and a lot more essential skills.
Keep reading to find the perfect activities and worksheets for this season.
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Pumpkin Theme for Preschoolers
A pumpkin theme is very common during the fall months. It is one of my favorite things about October and I think the kids will agree. Pumpkins are commonly associated with fall, or more specifically Halloween. We did a Craft Pumpkin Painting activity using craft pumpkin and acrylic paint, completed printable pumpkin life cycle activities, and worked on shape matching with these free pumpkin patch shape matching mats. My kids are excited to visit pumpkin patches, carve out jack-o-lanterns, and try pumpkin spice lattes. It’s officially pumpkin season!
Kids are intrigued by pumpkins due to their size, color and unique characteristics. It can be used to teach a variety of concepts. Let’s talk more about these pumpkin ideas for preschool that are a must-have resource for classrooms, homeschools or at-home use.
We have some interesting STEM activities that discuss the pumpkin life cycle – the kids are always so fascinated learning about where giant bright orange pumpkins come from!
There are also pattern recognition activities which improve problem-solving skills.
Use the worksheets to learn how to spell your name, how to make pumpkin pie and even how to find a way out of a tricky maze!
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to make pumpkin pie and have the kids follow along- it does get messy sometimes but the memories are precious.
Cute math activities, alphabet matching, games and craft activities are also included.
Pumpkin Activities
Video of the activity pack in action
Now let’s talk about the activities in detail…
Pumpkin Science Activities
Pumpkin Literacy Activities
Pumpkin Math Activities
Pumpkin Crafts and Games
Pumpkin Sequencing, Fine Motor, and Pattern Activities
Pumpkin Worksheets
Use these low prep worksheets to target spelling, color recognition, number formation and other essential skills.
My little one’s favorite was the ‘My Name Spelling’ worksheet. Kids love a personal worksheet that you can make all about them!
GET THE PUMPKIN ACTIVITIES PACK
Pumpkins, pumpkin and more pumpkins! Embrace the magic of fall with this Pumpkin Activities Pack, Life Cycle and Worksheets for Kindergarten and Preschool. It is packed with activities for math and literacy centers, plus an investigation, and activities to explore the lifecycle of a pumpkin. The skills covered in the pack include matching uppercase and lowercase letters, identifying beginning sounds, counting to 12, simple addition and subtraction with manipulatives, and much more!
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