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Hang a Jack-O'-Lantern Mobile

For Teachers K - 5th
Student take two sheets (8-1/2- x 1-inches in size) of orange construction paper and hold then together as they cut out the shape of the body (not the stem) of a pumpkin. They should end up with two identical pumpkin shapes. They then...
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Pumpkin Puzzler

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Light the Halloween festivities with an exercise that connects math, physical science, and language arts. After watching a demonstration of a burning candle, learners use division, multiplication, or algebra to determine how many boxes...
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Dancing Pumpkin Man

For Teachers K
Students listen carefully and put pieces together following the teacher's instructions. They point to the different shapes and sizes as they are being called out and count the number of items they have in front of them. They decorate...
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Halloween Literature Unit: Pumpkin Patch Unit Project

For Teachers K - 1st
Students simulate an agriculture project. For this sequencing lesson, students observe their classroom pumpkin patch, make journal entries, and predict how the pumpkins will grow. They discuss as a class how to keep their pumpkins safe...
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Halloween Literature Unit: The Magic Pumpkin

For Teachers K
Students are read The Magic Pumpkin. For this reading comprehension lesson, students practice their sequencing skills and listening skills. They participate in various activities after the story to promote their ability to recognize the...
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Big Pumpkins

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this pumpkin worksheet, students study a chart of the largest pumpkins grown. Students use the given data to answer 7 short answer questions.
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Putting the 'pi' in Pumpkin Pie

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use geometric formulas to divide a pumpkin pie. In this geometric formulas lesson, students review equations for area and circumference of a circle and divide a pumpkin pie to practice the formulas. Students use the Pythagorean...
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The Pumpkin: An Outstanding Teaching Tool

For Teachers K - 5th
Capitalize on the availability of this seasonal squash by designing a lesson for a variety of disciplines.
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Big Pumpkins

For Students 4th
In this pumpkin worksheet, 4th graders study a chart of the largest pumpkins grown. Students use the given data to answer 7 short answer questions.
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Profit From Pumpkins

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders cut open a pumpkin. In this math lesson plan, 3rd graders complete the worksheet "From Seed to Pumpkin" and then clean out their pumpkins to see how many seeds are in it.
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Pumpkins for Sale

For Students 4th - 5th
For this problem solving worksheet, learners use division with remainders to determine what the 100th letter will be if the phrase "pumpkins*for*sale" is repeated continuously on a sign.
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Pascal's Pumpkins

For Students 4th - 5th
In this number pattern worksheet, students study the pile of pumpkins. Students add the numbers on the pumpkins to determine the pattern and fill in the missing numbers on 8 of the pumpkins shown.
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Kids Build Pumpkin-Tossing Catapult

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students read a news article about the creation of a catapult that will throw pumpkins. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion of catapults and a vocabulary activity, then students read the...
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Pumpkin Talk

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
A pumpkin and a candle are all you need to help teach your students about what keep a flame going, and what factors lead to its going out. A lot of rich discussion should result from this fun activity. A great addition to a science...
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Plant Life Cycle of Pumpkins

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the life cycle of different plants. They complete a life cycle wheel for pumpkins. They draw a picture to go along with each description. They put the life cycle into the correct sequence to complete the lesson.
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Pumpkin, Pumpkin

For Teachers 1st
First graders understand that pumpkins grow slowly over several months. In this pumpkin lesson, 1st graders listen to the book Pumpkin, Pumpkin and recall the sequence of the pumpkin life cycle. Students create pumpkin artwork showing...
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Pumpkin Seeds Mosaic

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students examine the history of mosaics. They follow instructions to create their own pumpkin seed mosaic. They also bake some of the seeds to enjoy as a treat.
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Fall Treasures: Pumpkin Puzzles

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood pumpkin math puzzles instructional activity, students cut out the 12 pumpkins labeled with numbers and the droplet puzzle pieces. Students then match the droplet pieces and pumpkin pieces that match.
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Fall Treasures: Scarecrow/Pumpkin Emergent Reader 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood fall activity emergent reader booklet instructional activity, learners cut out the 11 pages and construct a pumpkin counting booklet that may be read again and again. Students provide pumpkin illustrations based...
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Fall Treasures: Scarecrow/Pumpkin Emergent Reader

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood fall activity emergent reader booklet worksheet, students cut out the 11 pages and construct a pumpkin counting booklet that may be read again and again.
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Halloween Pumpkin Dot-To-Dot, 1-15

For Students Pre-K - 1st
For this dot-to-dot worksheet, students connect dots from numbers 1-15 to create a Halloween pumpkin picture. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Pumpkin, Pumpkin

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students listen to the book Pumpkin, Pumpkin. They create words using the cluster ump.
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Make a Pumpkin Pattern Worksheet

For Students K
In this pumpkin patterning activity, students cut out 11 small pumpkin pictures at the bottom of the page. They use the correct cut outs to complete 5 patterns that each contain four pumpkins.
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The Pumpkin Patch Missing Letters Worksheet- Upper and Lower Case Letter Matching

For Students K - 1st
In this upper and lower case letter matching worksheet, students cut out 15 lower case letters which are printed on pictures of pumpkins. They match the pictures to the upper case letters shown on the worksheet.