{"title":"Pumpkins","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"simple-pumpkin-coloring-page-a4284","title":"FREE Pumpkin Coloring Page #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734089310233,"sku":"A4284","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4284-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291562"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-ghost-carving-coloring-page-a4285","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734089375769,"sku":"A4285","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4285-ghost-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291562"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-pumpkins-a2884","title":"The Science of Pumpkins","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-67 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkins-Tambako-the-Jaguar.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.flickr.com\/photos\/tambako\/500089629\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith fall in full swing, pumpkins make a great subject for science exploration and discovery! So roll up your sleeves and prepare to get a little messy with these excellent pumpkin activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit v. Vegetable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the characteristics that classify produce as fruits or vegetables. The main point to stress is that, scientifically, if it has seeds, it should be classified as a fruit. Divide students into small groups and provide them with a pumpkin (top pre-cut) and metal spoons. Invite them to determine whether a pumpkin is a fruit or vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Predictions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscuss with your students what it means to make a prediction. Complete the following exercises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore class, cut a piece of yarn or string. Have students discuss and vote on whether they think the string will be long enough to fit around the entire outside of the pumpkin (it's circumference) or not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a large bin with water. Have students vote on whether they think the pumpkin will float or sink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter students have discovered that a pumpkin \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e have seeds and is indeed a fruit, invite them to estimate how many seeds the pumpkin contains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an extension of the above prediction exercise, have students measure the pumpkin's circumference using a piece of string and ruler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scale to weigh the pumpkin before and after the seeds have been removed to find the weight of the seeds\/goop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother extension to the above prediction exercises is to have your students count the seeds. Since there are usually a lot of seeds, have them group seeds into piles of fives or tens to help with increment or interval counting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor great vocabulary ideas, crafts, books, and sequencing ideas, be sure to read the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschoolscience.com\/ExploringPumpkins.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efull post\u003c\/a\u003e at Science Discovery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about pumpkins in a Science Curriculum for Preschool and Kindergarten with 75 free complete lesson plans online\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089703449,"sku":"A2884","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkins-Tambako-the-Jaguar.jpg?v=1522781607"},{"product_id":"simple-carved-pumpkin-coloring-page-a4286","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #3","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734089900057,"sku":"A4286","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4286-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291563"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-carving-of-a-witch-on-her-broom-coloring-page-a4291","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #4","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734090129433,"sku":"A4291","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4291-pumpkin-witch-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291563"},{"product_id":"halloween-coloring-page-of-a-kitty-cat-a4293","title":"FREE Printable Halloween Cat \u0026 Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734090227737,"sku":"A4293","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4293-halloween-cat-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291563"},{"product_id":"apples-amp-patterns-a-wonderful-combination-a3703","title":"Apples \u0026amp; Patterns – A Wonderful Combination!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-69\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Apples-.shock_.jpg\" alt=\"red apples\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003ePreschool is a wonderful time to introduce children to patterns! Jenae, educator and creator of the blog \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2010\/10\/apple-patterning.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a wonderful fall patterning activity using apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by creating apple coloring pages. You can do this by free-handing apple shapes onto a piece of card stock and making copies or by finding a black and white clip art print on the internet or through your word processing software, using it to create and print a coloring page. Have you students color in the apple coloring pages so that they have three different colors of apples - red, green, and yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApple Crafts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArm your preschoolers with crayons and invite them to practice coloring in the lines while creating their apple cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint apple coloring pages onto watercolor paper then provide students with brushes, water, and watercolor paints, inviting them to paint their cutouts.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with scraps of red, green, and yellow construction paper and invite them to collage their apple cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet out shallow bowls of red, green, and yellow craft paint along with pre-cut apple stamps (made from real apples!) and invite your students to \"color\" their cutouts with the stamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the apple coloring pages are colored and have been left to dry (if needed!), invite students to cut them out. This is another great fine motor building exercise. Armed with their cutouts, the patterning can officially begin! Start with simple patterns (e.g. using only two colors in an ABAB sequence) and graduate to harder patterns that use all three colors. Have students model their favorite pattern, gluing the cutouts to a piece of construction paper or stringing them together to create a festive garland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exercise would also work well using pumpkins and gourds, popular Halloween characters, different colors of Indian corn, or various Halloween candy shapes. You might also consider creating pattern \"recipe cards\" where a particular pattern is modeled and students use their pieces to mimic the sequence for visual as well as verbal instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090489881,"sku":"A3703","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Apples-.shock.jpg?v=1522781612"},{"product_id":"dissecting-a-pumpkin-a3296","title":"Dissecting A Pumpkin","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-151 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dissect-A-Pumpkin-Worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: nwf.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreschoolers possess an innate curiosity about the world and their surroundings. Incorporating simple, yet stimulating science lessons and exercises into your  curriculum that address some of these curiosities will help them begin to order and make sense of the world around  them. Additionally, through these exercises your students will learn \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e to ask questions and \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e to go about finding the answer. If you're looking for a seasonally appropriate science experience for your kidders, here’s a great fall  activity designed by the creators of the National Wildlife Federation’s  children’s publication \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRanger Rick\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that will aid your students in exploring pumpkins – inside and out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExercise Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will strengthen both math and science skill sets as they measure height, width, and circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will build upon their vocabulary as they describe what they observe during \"dissection\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will learn about the \"life cycle\" of a pumpkin as they explore both the seeds and the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will strengthen fine motor skills and use creativity as they draw pictures of their observations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will hone writing and literacy skills as they dictate their observations for record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents will learn about scientific procedure, making observations, keeping accurate records, labeling, and using scientific instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere are many extensions you can incorporate in this activity as well:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Explain what a prediction is and invite your students to predict how many seeds the pumpkin holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more practice with the scale, have students weigh the pumpkin before being hollowed and again afterward to find out how much the \"goop\" weighs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscuss the difference between a fruit and a vegetable and invite your students to determine which group a pumpkin belongs to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis list could go on and on. So roll up your sleeves and prepare to get a bit messy with this fun pumpkin science worksheet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy carving!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734090620953,"sku":"A3296","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dissect-A-Pumpkin-Worksheet.jpg?v=1522781613"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-patch-fall-coloring-page-a4299","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Patch Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734091341849,"sku":"A4299","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4299-pumpkin-patch-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291563"},{"product_id":"halloween-literature-unit-pumpkin-patch-unit-project-a2895","title":"Halloween Literature Unit: Pumpkin Patch Unit Project","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-164 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin patch\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rikki Degraz\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Kimberly L. Short, lesson plan contributor to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.eduref.org\/Virtual\/Lessons\/Language_Arts\/Reading\/RDG0018.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducator’s Reference  Desk\u003c\/a\u003e, has designed an exciting Halloween themed reading unit that your  kindergartners are sure to enjoy. Designed to explore several literature  selections over sixteen days, here are a few highlights!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Short details various daily activities to complete based on one literature selection or another, she also ties the unit together with two projects that span its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Patch Project Objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about making predictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn about cause and effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the basic parts of a story - beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the concept of sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is an overview of the project:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-1-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-1\"\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"column-2\"\u003eProject Directions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create a \"pumpkin patch\" by covering a classroom table with brown bulletin board paper or recycled paper bags. Use watercolor paints - mainly brown, white, black, and gray - for detailing (e.g. plow marks, etc.). Create small slits in the \"dirt\".\nAt the end of the first lesson, have students make pumpkin seeds from sturdy craft paper and invite them to \"plant\" it in the pumpkin patch. Have students create an opening entry in their nature journal, making predictions on what will happen in the life cycle of their pumpkin.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharge students with observing the pumpkin patch daily for changes. Have them record the changes in a nature journal using both words and pictures. If there is no visible change, have students write \"no change\", but invite them predict what might be happening under the \"soil\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to make observations and journal about what's happening with the pumpkin seed under the \"soil\"!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eDiscuss what pumpkin seedlings need in order to grow (e.g. \"food\" and water). Have students brainstorm where their pumpkin seeds will get these essentials.\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with blue sheets of construction paper and have them create \"raindrops\" with which to water their pumpkin seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to create a nature journal entry and, again, predict what the water will do for the seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharge students with observing the pumpkin patch daily for changes. Have them record the changes in a nature journal using both words and pictures. If there is no visible change, have students write \"no change\", but invite them predict what might be happening under the \"soil\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-7\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create small green vines from bulletin board paper or construction paper and place them in the patch where the seeds have been planted. Have students compare their pumpkin's progress with their journal entry predictions on the first day. Did they expect that vines were part of the pumpkin \"life cycle\"? What are their revised predictions (if any)?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eBefore students get to class, create several crows and place them in the pumpkin patch. Discuss the \"hardships\" pumpkins face while attempting to grow. Help students \"shoo\" the crows from their patch, then have them brainstorm (overnight) how to keep dangerous pests out of the patch.\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to journal!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-9\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eCompile a list of student suggestions for keeping crows out and vote on the best solution. One of them will likely have suggested scarecrows. Provide materials and templates for your students to create their own scarecrow and help them place their creations in the patch.\n\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to journal!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-10\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't forget to make observations and journal about what's happening with the pumpkin seed and vine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the rest of the project directions, be sure to read Short's full lesson plan at Educator's Reference Desk!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734092881945,"sku":"A2895","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"jack-o-lantern-math-a3710","title":"Jack-O’-Lantern Math","description":"\u003cp\u003ePumpkins offer many wonderful hands-on math and science lessons for fall. Here are some great ideas to use in the weeks leading up to Halloween!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasuring \u0026amp; Prediction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent students with several pumpkins of different sizes - one small, one medium, and one large. Have them predict which pumpkin has the \u003cstrong\u003eleast\/greatest\u003c\/strong\u003e pumpkin seeds, which pumpkin weighs the \u003cstrong\u003eleast\/most\u003c\/strong\u003e, and which pumpkin has the \u003cstrong\u003esmallest\/largest\u003c\/strong\u003e circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with ribbon \"tape measures\" and invite them to measure each pumpkin's circumference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide students with scales and invite them to measure the weight of each pumpkin. (NOTE: It might also be fun to hollow out each pumpkin and weigh the \"goop\" found inside!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign a pumpkin seed counting mat. Place in plastic document sleeves, inviting students to use a dry erase crayon to draw the correct number of pumpkin seeds called for, or have students match the appropriate number of actual pumpkin seeds to the counting mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Seed-Counting-Mat.jpg\" alt=\"orange pumpkin green vine number\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with pumpkin counting pages like these created by Elaine of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kinderplans.com\/p\/31\/preschool-kindergarten-halloween\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderPlans\u003c\/a\u003e where students can color in the appropriate number of pumpkins and practice tracing numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\n\t \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Counting.jpg\" alt=\"black and white pumpkin coloring page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: KinderPlans | Elaine Engerdahl\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate small pumpkin counting cards and have students practice placing them in order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchase ten small pie pumpkins, script a number on each (one through ten), and invite students to practice placing them in order. (NOTE: This is also a great gross motor skill activity!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePatterning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse food coloring or liquid watercolors to dye pumpkin seeds different colors. Have students practice simple patterning with these fun markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate small pumpkin cutouts from various colors of card stock or construction paper and have students practice creating and copying various simple patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkins are an amazing fruit to explore this Halloween season! Be sure to visit Elaine's full post at KinderPlans for more wonderful pumpkin patch theme ideas for language arts, crafts, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093013017,"sku":"A3710","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Seed-Counting-Mat.jpg?v=1522781627"},{"product_id":"fun-looking-carved-pumpkin-coloring-page-a4311","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #5","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734093176857,"sku":"A4311","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4311-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291563"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-life-cycle-game-a3711","title":"Pumpkin Life Cycle Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Board-e1288124847911.jpg\" alt=\"homemade game board with sun raindrop and soil object markers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHomemade Game Board\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant a fun way to teach your preschoolers about the life cycle of a pumpkin? Try this simple homemade game! As they play, students will learn what pumpkins need in order to grow, about their stages of growth, and end up with a snazzy fall craft to boot!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, provide each student with a game board as well as a pumpkin \"seed\" made from tan Wonderfoam® and their very own \"pumpkin patch\" created by folding a piece brown piece of construction paper as shown:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Paper-Folding1.jpg\" alt=\"paper folding diagrams\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite each student to \"plant\" their pumpkin seed under the paper flap, then take turns rolling the die in hopes of \"growing\" their seed into a pumpkin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Dice-e1288125165859.jpg\" alt=\"paper die with raindrop soil sun and pumpkin icons\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eHomemade Game Die\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRolling the Die\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the die lands on a sun, raindrop, or soil icon, students should move the corresponding marker on their game board. If the die lands on a pumpkin square, students pass the die to the next student and do nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinning the Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach time students roll the die, they have a chance to provide their seedling with something it needs in order to grow: sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil. The goal is to advance each marker on the game board to the opposite side (each marker should start at the left and progress toward the right). Each time one of the markers reaches the end, students will receive the pieces needed to advance their pumpkin to the next growth stage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pumpkin first begins as a seed that needs to be planted. Students will receive the materials for the first stage at the beginning of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-1.jpg\" alt=\"tan pumpkin seed between the folds of brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the next stage, vines can be seen sprouting from the ground. When their first marker has been advanced to the end, students will receive green vines to glue in their pumpkin patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-2.jpg\" alt=\"green foam vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming a pumpkin, the vines form blossoms. When their second marker has been advanced to the end, students will receive a yellow and white blossom to place on their pumpkin vine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-3.jpg\" alt=\"yellow and white blossom on green vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last stage of growth, pumpkins are formed! When students advance their last marker to the end they'll receive a full grown pumpkin to place in their patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Phase-4.jpg\" alt=\"orange pumpkin on green vines on brown construction paper\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first player to advance all their markers to the end and \"grow\" a pumpkin wins the game! Not only will your students learn about the pumpkin life cycle, they'll have a blast doing it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734093209625,"sku":"A3711","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle-Game-Board-e1288124847911.jpg?v=1522781629"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-face-fall-or-halloween-coloring-page-a4313","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #6","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734093439001,"sku":"A4313","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4313-pumpkin-halloween-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291563"},{"product_id":"pumpkins-gourds-and-hay-coloring-page-a4349","title":"FREE Pumpkins and Corn Stalks Coloring Page","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734097207321,"sku":"A4349","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4349-pumpkins-corn-stalks-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291563"},{"product_id":"counting-practice-with-simple-math-grid-games-a3828","title":"Counting Practice with Simple Math Grid Games","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1253\" title=\"Christmas-Grid-Game\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Christmas-Grid-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Math Game and Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: explorations-in-learning.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your preschoolers practice counting and one-to-one correspondence with a fun grid game! Simply choose a favorite clip art image that goes along with your unit of study\/lesson (or several, if you like!) and arrange them in a grid. Printing and laminating the newly created grid 'game mats', provide your preschoolers with a cup of manipulatives - you can use cereal, stickers, beads, or anything else you might think of - as well as a die and invite them to take turns; first, rolling the die and discerning the number rolled, then using the manipulatives to cover the same number of images on their game mat. The first student to cover their entire board, wins! The concept is quite simple, but is sure to keep your students occupied (and learning!) for quite a while!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith harvest and Halloween coming up, you might consider one of the following options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling the grid with spider webs and having students use plastic\/rubber spiders as counters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a game board full of jack-o-lanterns and setting out clean pumpkin seeds to use as manipulatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing various Halloween clip art images to fill the grid and having students use candy corn for counters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003e[NOTE: We know it's \u003cem\u003edefinitely\u003c\/em\u003e not time yet, but we \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the creativity of the Christmas grid game pictured above. The mini presents are awesome! We found it at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/explorations-in-learning.blogspot.com\/2009\/12\/christmas-tree-grid-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eExplorations\u003c\/a\u003e and hope it inspires you as much as it inspired us!]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126469145,"sku":"A3828","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Christmas-Grid-Game.jpg?v=1522781824"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-unit-from-2-teaching-mommies-a3434","title":"Pumpkin Unit from A Teaching Mommy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSo many awesome printables, so little time! Madonna of A Teaching Mommy has outdone herself with this fun autumn pumpkin lesson plan. Autumn is just around the corner, so be sure to visit her blog and for these awesome downloads. Here's a sneak peek at our favorite activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1477 \" title=\"Pumpkin-Life-Cycle\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle.jpg\" alt=\"Autumn Science Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ateachingmommy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle of a Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter going over the pumpkin life cycle, perhaps through a story {Madonna suggests From Seed to Pumpkin and It's Pumpkin Time!}, have students paste the cards in proper sequence on a paper plate. This hands-on activity is a great way to reinforce concepts learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-1478  \" title=\"Vine-Measurment\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Vine-Measurment.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Math Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: ateachingmommy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Vine Measuring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to explore measuring with non-standard units - pumpkins! In each problem, students must use pumpkin cutouts to measure the vine on the page, determine how many pumpkins long it is, and select the appropriate numeral from the answer bank. Along with measuring, this is a great way to strengthen counting and number recognition skills as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ateachingmommy.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Teaching Mommy\u003c\/a\u003e for these and other fantastic fall activity printables!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734126796825,"sku":"A3434","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Life-Cycle.jpg?v=1522781826"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-week-activities-a3018","title":"Pumpkin Week Activities","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1233  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Glif1.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Math and Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Ms. White\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're sure you have lots of pumpkin lesson ideas for fall, but we thought that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teacherweb.com\/AL\/AppalachianElementary\/MsWhitesClass\/apt39.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMs. White\u003c\/a\u003e did a fantastic job putting together this activity set for her first graders and thought we'd pass it along, just in case you needed a bit of new inspiration. Crafts, literacy, math, science - this is the whole package! Here's a highlight of our two favorite activities...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Glyphs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlyphs are a fantastic math tool, offering a unique way to collect and display data. In the spirit of fall, Ms. White invited her kiddos to answer the various questions about pumpkins...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave you ever eaten pumpkin seeds?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould you carve a funny or scary face on your pumpkin?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtcetera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...in order to \u003cem\u003ebuild\u003c\/em\u003e a pumpkin that would uniquely represent them! Once on the wall, students can tell just by looking at the pumpkins {and the number of buttons, the color of the patches, etc.} how their classmates answered the questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Predictions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a popular activity, but we think it's great fun! Introduce or review the concept of making predictions by using pumpkins...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict how much the pumpkin will weigh - with and without the inside \"goop\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuess the circumference of the pumpking {using yarn to measure and see who was the closest}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict how many pumpkin seeds will be found inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuess whether a pumpkin will sink or float when placed in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great, hands-on math activity that never seems to get old with the kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHead on over to Ms. White's classroom website to see what else she has in store for pumpkin week!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734128500761,"sku":"A3018","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Glif1.jpg?v=1522781836"},{"product_id":"4-beautiful-pumpkin-mosaics-collages-for-fall-a2385","title":"4 Beautiful Pumpkin Mosaics\/Collages for Fall!","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to spice up your pumpkin crafts this season, check out these awesome mosaic\/collage ideas we found on Pinterest! They're all quite unique and would make a stunning addition to your fall decorations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3374   \" title=\"Pumpkin-Sequins\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Sequins.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween or Fall Pumpkin Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kristina-zufall.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaid your sequin jar to create a sparkly rendition like Tina did over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kristina-zufall.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/sequin-sorting.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKristina Grapes\u003c\/a\u003e!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3372\" title=\"Pumpkin-Buttons\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Buttons.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Pumpkin Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: apumpkinandaprincess.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/apumpkinandaprincess.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/button-pumpkin-and-ghost.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Pumpkin and a Princess\u003c\/a\u003e used a selection of orange buttons to create a fabulous fall pumpkin! {We love the burlap background too!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3373 \" title=\"Pumpkin-MixedMedia\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-MixedMedia.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween and Fall Pumpkin Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pebblesinmypocket.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love Brenda's mixed media approach to the mosaic pumpkin. Simply provide your kiddos with pieces of tissue paper, printed paper, card stock, magazines, etc. and let them go to town! You might even consider providing them with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/almostunschoolers.blogspot.com\/2011\/07\/turning-school-glue-into-paint.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored glue\u003c\/a\u003e...{you'll find this craft at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pebblesinmypocket.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/day-25-pumpkin-mosaic.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePebbles in My Pocket\u003c\/a\u003e!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3371\" title=\"Pumpkin-Beans\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Beans.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween and Fall Pumpkin Kids Craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: crackofdawncrafts.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd last, but not least, Cheryl at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crackofdawncrafts.blogspot.com\/2011\/09\/seed-mosaics-easy-halloween-kids-craft.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrack of Dawn Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e show you how to raid your pantry for a fun bean mosaic pumpkin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll of these projects provide a unique take on the traditional fall pumpkin craft! Be sure to check out the full posts for the tutorials!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734129385497,"sku":"A2385","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Sequins.jpg?v=1522781842"},{"product_id":"roll-a-jack-o-lantern-game-a3846","title":"Roll A Jack-O-Lantern Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1362  \" title=\"Roll a Jack-O-Lantern\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Roll-a-Jack-O-Lantern.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Math Preschool Lesson Plan and Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.oopseydaisyblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a quick center or party activity for the coming Halloween holiday, try this cutesy roll a jack-o-lantern game we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.oopseydaisyblog.com\/2011\/09\/roll-a-jack-o-lantern-creative-carousel.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOopsey Daisy\u003c\/a\u003e. It's magnetic, so your kiddos are sure to play this one over and over, creating new faces and designs!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound metal \"trays\" {Alison used inexpensive burner covers}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-30184-array-card-stock-brights-pumpkin.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOrange card stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-miscellaneous-craft-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePatterned craft paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMod Podge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive magnet strips or dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice {either a number dice and corresponding key or a \"part\" dice}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter gathering your supplies, head on over to Oopsey Daisy for the full tutorial! If you don't want to mess with purchasing metal trays, you might also consider creating a non-magnetic version. Simply cut pumpkin shapes from sturdy card stock and laminate, inviting students to attach the jack-o-lantern pieces using Velcro dots. This version is probably not as sturdy, but it would still hold up to the holiday wear and tear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOopsey Daisy is a fabulous resource for all things crafty - after checking out the game tutorial, be sure to stick around and peruse all the fun projects Alison shares! You might just end up with lots more inspiration for your holiday to-do list!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130040857,"sku":"A3846","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Roll-a-Jack-O-Lantern.jpg?v=1522781846"},{"product_id":"magazine-clipping-pumpkins-a2392","title":"Magazine Clipping Pumpkins","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3418\" title=\"Funny-Pumpkins\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Funny-Pumpkins.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Pumpkin Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: familyfun.go.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fabulous alternative to carving pumpkins at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familyfun.go.com\/crafts\/freaky-faces-674626\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFamily Fun\u003c\/a\u003e and think this \"less messy\" option would be a perfect {and festive!} activity for your classroom Halloween party!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall pumpkins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled magazines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbellishments {\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8761-sequins-spangles-shaker-jar.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esequins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-649-buttons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-682-yarn.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyarn, etc. - optional}\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with a pair of craft scissors, invite your kiddos to scour the magazines to find eyes, a nose, a mouth, ears, and even hair for their pumpkin {as well as anything else they'd like to include - glasses, bracelets, earrings, etc}. Gluing their finds onto their pumpkin, you'll end up with an eclectic mix of quirky pumpkin people! This process is certainly a lot less sticky than scooping out pumpkin guts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to head on over to Family Fun for tips and tricks on creating your\u003c\/em\u003e own \u003cem\u003e\"freaky\" pumpkin faces!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734130532377,"sku":"A2392","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Funny-Pumpkins.jpg?v=1522781849"},{"product_id":"fall-literacy-center-pumpkin-patch-letter-match-a3849","title":"Fall Literacy Center - Pumpkin Patch Letter Match","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1402 \" title=\"pumpkin-patch\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Patch.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Harvest Literacy Game Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute is this pumpkin patch from Allie at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2011\/09\/pumpkin-patch-letter-match.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e?! Perfect for a fall literacy center, provide your kiddos with some letter recognition practice {both upper and lower case} with a few simple supplies!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-6562-fadeless0174-paper-rolls-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite bulletin board paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown and green \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-27962-bic-mark-it-permanent-ct-ultra-fine-markers-assorted-colors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epermanent marker\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange pool noodle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-761-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScissors\u003c\/a\u003e or bread knife and cutting board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all is said and done - be sure to check out No Time For Flash Cards for the complete activity creation tutorial - your mini farmers are sure to have a blast matching the lower case letter noodle pumpkins to their proper upper case letter place in the patch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get more mileage out of your makeshift pumpkin patch, consider creating interchangeable parts. For instance, instead of scripting the upper case letters directly onto the paper, create small \"buds\" with the letters scripted on them. Not only is this is a great way to tie in the pumpkin life cycle, it allows for the creation of a variety of games...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScript numerals on the \"buds\" and number words or dots onto the noodle \"pumpkins\" to strengthen counting, numeral recognition, and number word recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw shapes on both the \"buds\" and \"pumpkins\" to strengthen visual discrimination and counting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllie is always coming up with awesome seasonal activities and games so be sure to check out her blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131449881,"sku":"A3849","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Patch_15142682-96aa-46fb-b13f-769153ed79d4.jpg?v=1522781854"},{"product_id":"turkey-coloring-page-8-a4724","title":"FREE Printable Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Page for Kids #8","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734131810329,"sku":"A4724","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4724-turkey-on-a-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291569"},{"product_id":"thanksgiving-math-center-pumpkin-pie-counting-a3854","title":"Thanksgiving Math Center - Pumpkin Pie Counting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1414 \" title=\"pie-counting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pie-counting.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Thanksgiving Counting Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn honor of Thanksgiving, we thought this pie counting activity from Beth of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mamabeefromthehive.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/apple-day-my-favorite.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFrom The Hive\u003c\/a\u003e would be a fabulous addition to your holiday math center!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard stock pie cutouts {simply print pumpkin pie clip art images onto white card stock}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanent marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled Cool Whip container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppetizer tongs, serving spoon, or ice cream scoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how it works - begin by labeling each pie cutout with a different numeral. If you plan to keep them or simply want to cut down on the wear and tear, use a classroom or school laminator to laminate the pieces. Set these cutouts in the center along with a Cool Whip container full of cotton balls and a pair of tongs. To complete the center, invite your students to determine the numeral on the pie cutout and place the appropriate number of whipped cream \"dollops\" onto the pie!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper simple and you're kids will love it! Head on over to From the Hive for a look at the full activity post - and for lots of other great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734131941401,"sku":"A3854","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pie-counting.jpg?v=1522781857"},{"product_id":"fall-science-whats-inside-a-pumpkin-a3173","title":"Fall Science - What's Inside a Pumpkin?","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2346\" title=\"pumpkin-insides-craft\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-insides-craft.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Autumn Pumpkin Science and Literacy Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.allkidsnetwork.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHappy Fall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been drooling over all the fun apple, pumpkin, and fall leaf craftivities on Pinterest and are super excited to share this fun science lesson we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/fall\/inside-pumpkin-craft.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e! Using yarn and real pumpkin seeds, students can recreate what the inside of a pumpkin looks like!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActivity suggestions...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair this craftivity with a hands-on exploration of an actual pumpkin, allowing students to feel the slimy, stringy innards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring in some toasted\/roasted pumpkin seeds and\/or a pumpkin treat - inviting students to taste test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine the science exploration with a lesson on adjectives, inviting your students to describe how the pumpkin looks, smells, feels, and tastes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOf course, the craftivity works great on its own too! Be sure to visit All Kids Network for a project template and the tutorial!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160187417,"sku":"A3173","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pumpkin-insides-craft.jpg?v=1522782028"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-patch-counting-a3593","title":"Pumpkin Patch Counting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"PumpkinPatchCounting\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PumpkinPatchCounting.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Fine Motor and Counting Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: heidisongs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fall, this adorable pumpkin patch counting worksheet from Heidi over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/heidisongs.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/whats-up-week-9.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHeidisongs\u003c\/a\u003e is a great way to provide your kiddos with some fine motor practice as they build counting and numeral recognition skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe concept is simple...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your students with a pumpkin patch counting mat, crayons, and fall themed manipulatives - acorns, orange pom pom 'pumpkins', fake\/silk fall leaves, real pumpkin seeds, orange play dough {that can be sculpted into pumpkin shapes}, etc. Selecting a pumpkin on the worksheet, invite your kiddos to identify the numeral and count out the appropriate number of manipulatives. If the number is indeed correct, have them color in the pumpkin and repeat the process until all the pumpkins have been colored in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is Heidi provides practice for numerals one through thirty so, whatever their skill level, she's got your kiddos covered!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: If using play dough and having your students form mini pumpkins, you might consider laminating the worksheet for easier use!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this awesome download and lots of other great teaching resources, be sure to visit Heidisongs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160318489,"sku":"A3593","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/PumpkinPatchCounting.jpg?v=1522782029"},{"product_id":"decorating-pumpkins-without-the-mess-a3989","title":"Decorating Pumpkins - without the MESS!","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff6600;\"\u003eHappy Fall!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're so excited about the fall season! There are so many fun craftivities and lessons that we've been itching to share. Since pumpkin carving is one of our favorite fall activities, we thought we'd try to find some fun, 'no mess' alternatives that would be appropriate for the preschool classroom. Here's a few of options you might consider exploring with your kiddos this autumn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2453\" title=\"Pumpkin-Carving-1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Carving-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachpreschool.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDeborah over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/10\/pumpkin-playdough-decorating-in-preschool\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeach Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e recommends using play dough to create pumpkin faces...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2454\" title=\"Pumpkin-Carving-2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Carving-2.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.chicaandjo.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/2009\/10\/15\/mix-and-match-jack-o-lantern-faces\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChica and Jo\u003c\/a\u003e suggest using printed or felt facial features along with Velcro to create mix and match jack-o-lanterns...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2455\" title=\"Pumpkin-Carving-3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Carving-3.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.frugallifeproject.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou might also try these adorable Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head pumpkins from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.frugallifeproject.com\/2010\/10\/mr-mrs-pumpkin-head.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFrugal Life Project\u003c\/a\u003e...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these projects great?! They're super unique and we know your preschoolers will have a blast with these pumpkin carving alternatives. Be sure to visit each of these sites for project material lists and more fall fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160351257,"sku":"A3989","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Carving-1.jpg?v=1522782029"},{"product_id":"pumpkins-golf-tees-loads-of-fall-fun-a3990","title":"Pumpkins + Golf Tees = Loads of Fall Fun!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2458\" title=\"Pumpkin-GolfTees\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-GolfTees.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Fine and Gross Motor Building Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: exploringtheoutdoorclassroom.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow great is this gross\/fine motor building activity from Kristin over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/exploringtheoutdoorclassroom.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/pumpkins-and-golf-tees.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eExploring the Outdoor Classroom\u003c\/a\u003e?! We love how her kiddos not only worked to pound the golf tees into the pumpkins, but also used the other side of the hammer to pull out the tees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't feel comfortable putting a real hammer in your preschoolers hand {since it'll take a bit of muscle and real tools to get them in}, there's always the option of spray painting Styrofoam balls with orange craft paint and inviting them to use toy mallets to tap them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post, be sure to visit Exploring the Outdoor Classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160678937,"sku":"A3990","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-GolfTees.jpg?v=1522782031"},{"product_id":"fall-science-labeling-the-parts-of-a-pumpkin-a3174","title":"Fall Science - Labeling the Parts of a Pumpkin","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2350\" title=\"Pumpkin-Brace-Maps\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Brace-Maps.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpking Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYesterday we posted a great hands-on fall science lesson that had your kiddos exploring the inside of a pumpkin and we think this fun craftivity from April over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/larremoreteachertips.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/halloween-alphabet-song-and-few-other.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChalk Talk\u003c\/a\u003e would offer a fantastic extension! After seeing, touching, describing, and perhaps even \u003cem\u003etasting\u003c\/em\u003e the pumpkin innards, have your students work to label all the parts of the pumpkin - inside and out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a pumpkin anchor chart, working as a class to label the different parts. Stem, skin, flesh, pulp, and seeds. To review, invite your kiddos to draw and label a pumpkin in their science journal or complete the fun craftivity April and her kiddos created!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis adorable labeling activity is just one of the many fall lesson ideas April features at her blog, so be sure to visit for lots of fall fun!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160711705,"sku":"A3174","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Brace-Maps.jpg?v=1522782031"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-labeling-craftivity-a3991","title":"Pumpkin Labeling Craftivity","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2464\" title=\"Pumpkin-Labels\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Labels.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpking Labeling Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindertastic.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkin season, along with a chance for sensory exploration, offers a great opportunity for practice with labeling. Check out this adorable craftivity from Judy over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindertastic.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/updates.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderTastic\u003c\/a\u003e that will have your preschoolers learning about and labeling the parts of a pumpkin. A few things we love - how Judy had her students use actual pumpkin seeds and how they mimicked pumpkin pulp with yarn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConsiderations...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssign a number to each part of the pumpkin and provide students with a game die, inviting them to play Roll-a-Pumpkin. Once they've collected all the pieces, have them assemble their pumpkins. This will provide some counting and number practice!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd in some letter\/handwriting practice, creating tracer labels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and lots of other great lesson ideas, be sure to visit KinderTastic!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160744473,"sku":"A3991","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Labels.jpg?v=1522782031"},{"product_id":"fall-phonics-describing-pumpkins-a3175","title":"Fall Phonics - Describing Pumpkins","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2354\" title=\"Pumpkin-Adjectives\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Adjectives.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Phonics Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we recently talked about supplementing your hands-on pumpkin investigations with a lesson on adjectives, we love how Kathleen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/pumpkin-jack.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e put the exercise together. Instead of a traditional anchor chart {which can be super cute and effective, of course!}, she had her students place the adjectives - written on index cards - directly \u003cem\u003eonto\u003c\/em\u003e the pumpkin! This is a great way to motivate your kinders to participate inviting them to see if they can work together to cover the entire pumpkin with words that describe it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this activity and many other great fall lesson ideas, be sure to visit Growing Kinders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734160875545,"sku":"A3175","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkin-Adjectives.jpg?v=1522782033"},{"product_id":"two-pumpkins-coloring-page-a4636","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkins Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734161006617,"sku":"A4636","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4636-two-pumpkins-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291573"},{"product_id":"cats-at-a-pumpkin-patch-coloring-page-a4635","title":"FREE Printable Cats At A Pumpkin Patch Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734161891353,"sku":"A4635","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4635-cats-at-a-pumpkin-patch-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291573"},{"product_id":"learning-about-the-pumpkin-life-cycle-a3180","title":"Learning About the Pumpkin Life Cycle","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're planning to cover the pumpkin life cycle with your kinders this year, be sure to check out these great craftivities! We stumbled across them while searching Pinterest for fun fall ideas and just had to pass them along!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2379\" title=\"PumpkinLifeCycle\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PumpkinLifeCycle.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Life Cycle Craft and Fall Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.makinglearningfun.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow cute is this paper plate pumpkin life cycle from Jo over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/themepages\/PumpkinLifeCyclePaperPlate.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2380\" title=\"PumpkinLifeCycle1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/PumpkinLifeCycle1.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Life Cycle Craft and Fall Science Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mymontessorijourney.typepad.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAnother paper plate pumpkin, we love the twist on this science craftivity from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mymontessorijourney.typepad.com\/my_montessori_journey\/2010\/11\/pumpkin-life-cycle.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMy Montessori Journey\u003c\/a\u003e - the life cycle pictures are added in sequence to the pumpkin vine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2381\" title=\"pumpkins_sequencing\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkins_sequencing.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Life Cycle Craftivity and Fall Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.mrsnelsonsclass.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSimple, yet cute, this pumpkin life cycle craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mrsnelsonsclass.com\/teacherresources\/thematicunits\/pumpkins.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Nelson's Class\u003c\/a\u003e, with it's lift-up flaps, is sure to be a hit with the kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest of all, all of these fabulous craftivities come with free printables! Be sure to visit these fantastic sites for the details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734162481177,"sku":"A3180","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/PumpkinLifeCycle.jpg?v=1522782042"},{"product_id":"painting-with-pumpkins-a2538","title":"Painting with Pumpkins!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-4424\" title=\"painting with pumpkins\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/painting-with-pumpkins.jpg\" alt=\"Fall and Halloween Pumpkin Painting Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: inlieuofpreschool.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorn on the cob. Apples. Bell peppers. Celery. If you've experimented with other fruits and vegetables, you'll have to add pumpkin painting to your list of art projects to complete this fall season! Perfect as a simple autumn art exploration or as a compliment to your Halloween lessons, we think your kiddos will have a blast pressing, rolling, twisting, and twirling the unique art tools!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's cool about the project tutorial over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/inlieuofpreschool.blogspot.com\/2012\/10\/painting-with-pumpkins-art-exploration.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIn Lieu of Preschool\u003c\/a\u003e is that, not only did they explore the customary print making and rolling, they got crafty, created pumpkin stamps, and shared how they did it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit In Lieu of Preschool for this awesome fall craft!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734163628057,"sku":"A2538","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/painting-with-pumpkins.jpg?v=1522782049"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-coloring-page-7-a4637","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #7","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734164480025,"sku":"A4637","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4637-carved-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291573"},{"product_id":"fun-fall-craft-exploring-pumpkin-scented-paint-a2549","title":"Fun Fall Craft - Exploring Pumpkin Scented Paint","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-4510 \" title=\"pumpkin scented paint Fall activity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pumpkin-scented-paint-Fall-activity.jpg\" alt=\"Sensory Fall Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.growingajeweledrose.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkin scented paint may sound complicated, but in truth, it's not! Crystal over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.growingajeweledrose.com\/2012\/09\/fall-pumpkin-scented-painting-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing A Jeweled Rose\u003c\/a\u003e explains that all it takes is some craft paint and pumpkin pie spice. With two simple ingredients your kiddos will have a super fun fall sensory painting experience!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry drawing and painting a pumpkin or pumpkin pie.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind a Thanksgiving coloring page, print it onto card stock, and use the scented paint to bring the image to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the scented paint to craft seasonal brooches or pins to give as gifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, the scented paint is fun to explore with different types of art tools too! Hair combs, homemade stamps made from recycled bottle caps and adhesive foam shapes, or even these fun spaghetti brooms we found over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogmemom.com\/paint-with-spaghetti-brooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlog Me Mom\u003c\/a\u003e would make a fun addition to your paint play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this fabulous fall craft and lots of other great project ideas, be sure to visit Growing A Jeweled Rose!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734164840473,"sku":"A2549","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/pumpkin-scented-paint-Fall-activity.jpg?v=1522782057"},{"product_id":"fall-literacy-center-alphabet-pumpkins-a4005","title":"Fall Literacy Center - Alphabet Pumpkins","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2543\" title=\"Alphabet Pumpkin collage text\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Alphabet-Pumpkin-collage-text.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.theimaginationtree.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese alphabet pumpkins from Anna over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theimaginationtree.com\/2012\/10\/alphabet-pumpkins-and-5-playful.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Imagination Tree\u003c\/a\u003e are super colorful, offer a fun twist on traditional pumpkin decorating, and will provide your preschoolers with lots of great literacy practice! Not to mention, activity set-up is quite minimal; all you'll need is a pumpkin and adhesive foam letters\/numbers, and you're set!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce assembled, try one of the fun games Anna describes at her blog. We love that each promotes important early reading skills...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter and numeral identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter sound identification and making letter sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLetter and number discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper and lower case discrimination\/matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full post - game suggestions included - be sure to visit The Imagination Tree. {We recently stumbled across Anna's blog and it has become a fast favorite! Make sure you stick around a while and you'll find out why!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734164873241,"sku":"A4005","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Alphabet-Pumpkin-collage-text.jpg?v=1522782057"},{"product_id":"fall-science-investigating-pumpkins-a4006","title":"Fall Science - Investigating Pumpkins","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2547\" title=\"Pumpkins, Math Centers 047\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkins-Math-Centers-047.jpg\" alt=\"Fall Pumpkin Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: thegoodlife-lindsay.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous science exploration for the fall season, check out this pumpkin investigation lesson from Lindsay over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thegoodlife-lindsay.blogspot.com\/2011\/10\/pumpkins-pumpkins-everywhere.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Good Life\u003c\/a\u003e. It's a great group activity and will have your kiddos making predictions, counting, and working with adjectives! Not only that, we love the sensory component and know your preschoolers will have a blast exploring both the outside and innards of the pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile not necessary for the activity to work, we just love anchor charts and this one is super cute! It offers a great way to collect data and student observations\/predictions. Did you notice the bottom? Each student drew a picture of how they thought the pumpkin should be carved. Super fun, right?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson details, be sure to visit The Good Life! While this was originally created for the third grade classroom, we're sure you'll be able to tailor it to fit your kiddos needs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734165266457,"sku":"A4006","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkins-Math-Centers-047.jpg?v=1522782059"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-coloring-page-8-a4638","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #8","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734166478873,"sku":"A4638","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4638-carved-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291573"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-patch-coloring-page-2-a4639","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Patch Coloring Page for Kids #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734167363609,"sku":"A4639","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4639-pumpkin-patch-moon-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291573"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-costume-halloween-coloring-page-a4645","title":"FREE Pumpkin Costume Halloween Coloring Page","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734192529433,"sku":"A4645","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4645-pumpkin-costume-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291589"},{"product_id":"cat-sticking-its-head-out-of-a-pumpkin-coloring-page-a4634","title":"FREE Printable Halloween Cat and Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734192955417,"sku":"A4634","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4634-pumpkin-cat-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291589"},{"product_id":"simple-halloween-counting-mat-a3696","title":"Simple Halloween Counting Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo your preschoolers enjoy using counting mats? Here are two Halloween themed variations that not only provide a sensory experience for your kiddos and build counting skills, but strengthen number recognition and fine motor coordination as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Black Cats?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3372\" alt=\"Halloween Counting Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Counting-Mat-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe activity originally emerged because we unearthed a bag of black craft puffs and, seeing this cute tutorial for turning them into black cats for Halloween over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftjr.com\/halloween-crafts-finger-puppets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraftJr\u003c\/a\u003e, wanted to create a center activity to show off their cuteness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003e**Unfortunately the pictures of the activity were taken before the craft puffs were turned into cute kitties, but we're certain you'll get the gist!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Directions}: Provided with the laminated counting mat and moon number pieces (placed in a cauldron or cute Halloween themed bag), invite your students to select a moon from the bag, identify the numeral on the moon, then count out the correct number of kitty puffs onto the counting mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3373\" alt=\"Halloween Counting Preschool Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Halloween-Counting-Mat-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you don't have the time to turn 15 craft puffs into Halloween characters, this mat would also work with black play dough. Invite your kiddos to roll a ball for each cat, adding chenille stem ears, wiggle eyes, and a mini craft puff nose to create their own Halloween cats. This version will certainly take longer, but it would be a great sensory\/fine motor building exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Jack-O-Lanterns?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created a second mat and the only change is that your students would use jack-o-lantern counting pieces. Again, you can find a super cute jack-o-lantern pom pom craft over at CraftJr (follow the link above) or students could use orange play dough to create their own counting pieces!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734193479705,"sku":"A3696","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Halloween-Counting-Mat-1.jpg?v=1522782229"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-coloring-page-9-a4640","title":"FREE Printable Pumpkin Coloring Page for Kids #9","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734193610777,"sku":"A4640","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4640-pumpkin-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291589"},{"product_id":"fall-is-too-cool-fall-bulletin-board-idea-a4400","title":"Fall Is Too Cool! - Fall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG951195.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween and Fall Bulletin Board\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this design would probably work better for the beginning of fall and\/or Halloween, we figured we would pass it along anyway! We love how the colors work together and we love that the the majority of the decorative elements are made by your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStudent Crafts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHand Print Bats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the less messy version, invite your students to trace their hand prints onto black construction paper. For a messier (but fun!) sensory version, have your students make hand prints with paint, let them dry, then cut around the prints before assembling. For the head\/face, we suggest simply creating construction paper pieces to glue together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCandy Corn Collage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding your students with a simple candy corn shaped cutout (including divisions), invite students to collage each section on the cutout with torn\/cut pieces of construction paper or art tissue paper in the appropriate colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSponge Painted Jack-O-Lanterns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmed with paper pumpkin cutouts, shallow dishes of orange craft paint, and sponge pieces, have students color in their cutout. [We love that the sponge adds a bit of texture.] Once dry, use black construction paper to fashion jack-o-lantern faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFall Is Too Cool!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackground:\u003c\/b\u003e Purple bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Fall Is Too Cool!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBorder:\u003c\/b\u003e Complimenatary colored\/patterned bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Use your students' crafts to fill the board! Like the original board, if you need to fill any empty space, try a fun seasonal element like a scarecrow. [We thought it was cute that the designer of the bulletin board added sunglasses to the scarecrow to make him 'cool' - parroting the message of the title.] Either freehand the needed elements or find a clip art image online to enlarge and trace using your classroom projector system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734194528281,"sku":"A4400","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/IMG951195.jpg?v=1522782236"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-pumpkin-fall-literature-inspired-writing-craftivity-a5867","title":"\"Pumpkin Pumpkin\" Fall Literature Inspired Writing Craftivity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Pumpkin-Book-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you read Jeanne Titherington's \u003cstrong\u003ePumpkin Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e? It's a wonderful picture book about a little boy who plants a pumpkin seed in the spring, watches it grow throughout the summer, and in the fall, harvests his pumpkin to create a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, ending up with a pile of seeds to plant the \u003cem\u003enext\u003c\/em\u003e year! A fantastic tale about seasons and the life cycle of a pumpkin, this story inspired some fun activities in the Pre-K class at Cedarville Nursery School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"featured\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkins-Class-Book-Project.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\"Pumpkins\" Class Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitherington's book offers a fantastic look at the journey a pumpkin seed takes in order to become a beautiful orange pumpkin! After reading and discussing the story, Mrs. D had her Pre-K kiddos create their own class book. They worked together in small groups using crayons and construction paper to illustrate each scene in the life cycle of the pumpkin and then dictated a sentence to describe the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhile the main character in the story turned his pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, you might consider having each student create an individual page showing what \u003cem\u003ethey\u003c\/em\u003e would use their pumpkin for - i.e. pumpkin pie, pumpkin cookies, roasted pumpkin seeds, a flower pot, etc.\u003c\/strong\u003e These can be added to the back of the class book and are a fun way to personalize the story\/show that it's always possible for a story to have many different endings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Jack-O-Lanterns.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJack-O-Lanterns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the class book, Mrs. D and her kiddos used orange paint, a pumpkin template, and black construction paper to create jack-o-lanterns to hang around the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrish over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolplaybook.com\/2012\/10\/p-is-for-pumpkin.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Playbook\u003c\/a\u003e shares the full lesson plan and process so be sure to check it out! The completed class book is beautiful and the jack-o-lanterns turned out pretty cute!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202654745,"sku":"A5867","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pumpkins-Class-Book-Project.jpg?v=1522782284"},{"product_id":"weve-got-something-to-crow-about-fall-bulletin-board-idea-a5871","title":"\"We've Got Something To Crow About!\" Fall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Something-To-Crow-About-BBI.jpg\" title=\"Scarecrow and Pumpkin Themed Fall Bulletin Board Idea\" alt=\"Scarecrow and Pumpkin Themed Fall Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall is officially here and this bulletin board design features lots of our favorite fall things - pumpkins, scarecrows, sunflowers, and colorful leaves! What we love about this board is that you can get plenty of mileage out of it because the design is appropriate, not only for the beginning of fall, but for Halloween\/harvest as well as Thanksgiving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWe've Got Something To Crow About!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper or autumn landscape background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"We've Got Something To Crow About!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complimentary colored\/patterned trimmer or fall themed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bulletin board features CTP's awesome autumn harvest bulletin board set and coordinating pumpkin accents. Isn't the patchwork style fun!? Both the scarecrow and sunflower grouping was used, along with the fall leaves and pumpkins. We recommend laminating the pumpkin accents and using a dry erase marker to write student names onto each cutout. To create the picket fence, we suggest using your classroom projector system to enlarge and trace a clip art image onto white bulletin board paper!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734202753049,"sku":"A5871","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Something-To-Crow-About-BBI.jpg?v=1522782284"},{"product_id":"printable-pumpkin-math-cards-a5880","title":"Printable Pumpkin Math Cards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Free Printable Pumpkin Math Cards\" alt=\"Free Printable Pumpkin Math Cards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Free-Printable-Pumpkin-Math-Cards.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've exhausted the apple theme and are looking to move on to the next holiday\/season, here are math cards with a pumpkin theme that are perfect for Halloween, fall\/harvest, or even Thanksgiving! Just like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/5879\/printable-apple-math-cards\/\" target=\"blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eprintable apple math cards\u003c\/a\u003e, this new set of printables will have your students working with numbers 1 through 10 - matching numerals, number words, and ten frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, simply download, print, cut out, and laminate (to reduce wear and tear) and these cards can be used for matching games, pocket charts, and flash cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Free Printable Pumpkin Math Cards\" class=\"printable\" alt=\"Free Printable Pumpkin Math Cards\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pumpkin-Cards-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734203015193,"sku":"A5880","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Free-Printable-Pumpkin-Math-Cards.jpg?v=1522782286"},{"product_id":"fall-math-pack-freebie-for-preschool-kindergarten-a7217","title":"Fall Math Pack FREEBIE for Preschool \u0026 Kindergarten!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fall-Math-Pack-Freebie.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Moffatt Girls\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnie Moffatt, former elementary school teacher and creator of \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/moffattgirls.blogspot.com\/2012\/09\/fall-math-pack-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Moffatt Girls\u003c\/a\u003e, is an amazing worksheet designer. Seriously, we highly recommend her products and suggest heading over there to take a look! A few years ago she put together this FREE fall math pack, with seven awesome activities, and we think it would make a wonderful addition to your fall math centers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pack aligns with common core standards and includes the following activities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomino Addition Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank Domino Addition Sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Comes Next (Number Sense)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll a Pumpkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll, Add, and Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut, Paste and Trace #'s 1-20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Paste and Trace #'s 10-100 (Count by 10's)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA great set of activities with great designs! 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