Can you believe fall is just around the corner? I’m already thinking of pumpkin preschool activities that I want to do with the kids. I know that messy projects are always the most fun. It’s a great way to bring those fall colors into your projects but I always hate thinking about fall because it means summer is over.
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Fun Pumpkin Activities
If you’re looking for some fun pumpkin activities to do with preschoolers, you’re in luck! Pumpkins provide endless opportunities for engaging and hands-on learning experiences. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Pumpkin Exploration: Set up a sensory station with different-sized pumpkins for children to touch, smell, and even taste (if age-appropriate). Encourage them to describe the textures and colors they observe.
Pumpkin Painting: Provide washable paints and brushes, and let the little ones express their creativity by painting pumpkins. They can create spooky faces, vibrant patterns, or even turn them into animals.
Pumpkin Seed Sorting: Give each child a small bowl of pumpkin seeds and challenge them to sort the seeds by size, shape, or color. This activity promotes fine motor skills and basic math concepts.
Pumpkin Playdough: Make homemade orange playdough and add pumpkin pie spice for a delightful scent. Children can mold the playdough into pumpkins or use cookie cutters for different shapes.
You can’t go wrong with any of the pumpkin ideas for your family.
Recommended Pumpkin Books for Kids
Grab your favorite pumpkin books to enjoy with your kids before you start carving your pumpkin this fall. There are a ton of great pumpkin books for all ages.
This great adding or subtracting game includes few supplies to have a lot of fun! All you need is an empty egg carton and some form of tiny pumpkins to make this a great learning experience.
This is bound to be a colorful adventure for your growing and learning toddler! All you need is pumpkin seeds, different colored food dyes, glue, and construction paper to make this a great rainbow and word learning project.
This fun fall activity takes painting pumpkins to another level with shaving cream and amazing watercolors. Make some pretty window decorations with this adorable project!
Doing activities with your little ones doesn’t have to be complicated or cause you even more work than it’s worth with this simple decorating. All it requires is hands and paint!
Letter learning and matching doesn’t get simpler than this fun pumpkin activity! It’s great for young ones just learning to identify the letters in the alphabet.
Painted Rock Pumpkin and Black Cat Paperweight Crafts
Every mom wishes that kids wished for easy pets. So why not give them an upgraded version of a pet rock? Or just use it as a paper weight! Grab your paint, a sharpie, and some green pipe cleaner to make this inexpensive rock paper weight.
“Your Little Pumpkin” Handprint Card for Kids to Make
Cards are a rarity today with Facebook and social media invitations and thank you’s. Teach your young one the lost art of writing and making fun cards!
Sensory activities will always be a great way to get your toddler’s attention. Try this non-messy activity to get your toddler in touch with their senses!
Great list! Thanks for sharing my letter matching activity!
No problem!