{"id":5522,"date":"2017-10-19T15:53:31","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T15:53:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/?p=5522"},"modified":"2025-09-15T12:40:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:40:44","slug":"10-pumpkin-activities-you-need-to-try-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/10-pumpkin-activities-you-need-to-try-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Pumpkin Activities You Need To Try This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all know that October is synonymous with pumpkins, but did you know that October 26 is National Pumpkin Day? Yup, that\u2019s actually a thing. And we see it as just another excuse to bring all things fall into the classroom, because let\u2019s face it, we\u2019re obsessed with the season and the endless classroom lessons that go along with it. So here are 10 of our favorite classroom pumpkin activities that will have you running to your nearest pumpkin patch to stock up on fall\u2019s most beloved icon.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5536 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-volcano-body-300x236.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin volcano\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-volcano-body-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-volcano-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/mini-pumpkin-volcanos-fall-science-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pumpkin volcano<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Kids love anything that bubbles, erupts, and fizzes, which is why this pumpkin science experiment is always a huge hit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small or medium pumpkins<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/MontoPack-Disposable-5-Aluminum-Foil-Tart-Pie-Pans-50\/863689756\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small aluminum pie plates<\/a> (to contain the mess)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Great-Value-Baking-Soda-16-oz\/10315486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baking soda<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Dawn-Non-Concentrated-Simply-Clean-Dishwashing-Liquid-56-fl-oz\/17243867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dish soap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Great-Value-Assorted-Food-Color-Egg-Dye-1-oz\/10315298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food coloring<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Great-Value-Distilled-White-Vinegar-64-oz\/10450989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vinegar<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Spoons, basters or measuring cups (enough for each student)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5535 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-slime-body-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin slime\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-slime-body-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-slime-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/how-to-make-pumpkin-slime-with-real-pumpkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pumpkin slime<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The slime craze is far from over, and what better way for teachers to embrace it than to incorporate it into a science lesson?<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Small baking pumpkin<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Purex-Sta-Flo-Concentrated-Liquid-Starch-64-fl-oz-Plastic-Jug\/22374157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Liquid starch<\/a> {laundry detergent aisle}<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elmers-Liquid-School-Premium-Washable\/dp\/B071JPD9M3\/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507839074&amp;sr=1-1-catcorr&amp;keywords=elmers+clear+glue+gallon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clear Elmer\u2019s Washable School Glue<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5530 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-lifecycle-body-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin lifecycle activity\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-lifecycle-body-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-lifecycle-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><em>Via giftofcuriosity.com<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.giftofcuriosity.com\/easy-fall-science-pumpkin-decomposition-experiment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pumpkin lifecycle activity<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This is a great activity that can span the whole month of October and beyond. Just carve a small pumpkin as a class in early fall, then put it in a covered jar and watch nature take itscourse over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pumpkin (any size, but smaller will be easier to contain)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Anchor-Hocking-Glass-Heritage-Jar-1-gal\/16486706\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jar or container to fit the pumpkin<\/a> (or cut the pumpkin into small pieces)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pumpkin-Jack-Will-Hubbell\/dp\/0807566667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Pumpkin Jack<\/em><\/a>\u00a0by Will Hubbell (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5531 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-measurement-body-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"measuring pumpkins activity\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-measurement-body-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-measurement-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\"><em>Photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkstockphotos.com\/search\/2\/image?artist=arinahabich&amp;family=creative\">arinahabich<\/a>\/Thinkstock<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mathwire.com\/themes\/themepumpkin.html#meas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin measurement<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Pumpkins are a great way to introduce math concepts, particularly measurement. Kids will love to see whose measurement prediction comes out closest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pumpkins (various sizes, one for each student)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Digital-Kitchen-Scale-Zerla-Versatile\/dp\/B01A6D9ANI\/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507836736&amp;sr=8-6&amp;keywords=portion+scale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kitchen scale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OXO-100-Percent-Natural-Cotton-300-Feet\/dp\/B00L9X35BI\/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507836776&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=string\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">String<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\"><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5532 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-paper-mache-body-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"papier mache pumpkin\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-paper-mache-body-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-paper-mache-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\"><em>Photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkstockphotos.com\/search\/2\/image?artist=weblapfoto&amp;family=creative\">weblapfoto<\/a>\/Thinkstock<\/em><\/h6>\n<p class=\"mceTemp\"><strong>5. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.com\/activity\/article\/Make_Papier_Mache_Jack-o-Lantern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pumpkin papier mache<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>This is a collaborative, hands-on activity for younger kids who are still mastering their ability to follow multi-step instructions (and also love to get their hands dirty!).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Way-to-Celebrate-Latex-Balloons-9-Assorted-Colors-25-Count-Bag\/163074562?athbdg=L1600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Balloons<\/a> (1 per student)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Great-Value-All-Purpose-Flour-10-lb\/122814298\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Mainstays-Stainless-Steel-Mixing-Bowl-5-Qt\/50212093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mixing bowl<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lots of newspaper, cut into strips, plus some for lining table<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Colorations-SWTPACK-Simply-Washable-Tempera\/dp\/B01HZP45BM\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=394KI5ZADKVVA&amp;keywords=tempera+paint&amp;qid=1661184318&amp;sprefix=tempera+pain%2Caps%2C241&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tempera paint<\/a>(orange, green, and black)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/US-Art-Supply-20-Piece-Large-Round-and-Large-Flat-Hog-Bristle-Children-s-Tempera-Paint-Brushes\/187905491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paintbrushes<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cup of water for rinsing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\"><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5529 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-catapults-body-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin catapults\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-catapults-body-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-catapults-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\">Photo credit: Jupiterimages\/Thinkstock<\/h6>\n<p><strong>6. <a href=\"http:\/\/heidisongs.blogspot.com\/2019\/10\/fun-with-stem-punkin-chunkin-catapult.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin catapults<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A popular event used to celebrate National Pumpkin Day is called \u201cPunkin Chunkin.\u201d It involves teams building different mechanical devices to throw a pumpkin as far as possible. This activity lets you hold your own Punkin Chunkin contest in your classroom (using pumpkin candy or pom-poms, of course). You can do this activity using just craft sticks and masking tape, or give students a bag of different supplies and see what they come up with!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Colorations-Pom-Poms-Orange-100-Pieces-Item-POMOR\/381340771?wmlspartner=wlpa&amp;selectedSellerId=9299&amp;adid=22222222227089545855&amp;wmlspartner=wmtlabs&amp;wl0=&amp;wl1=g&amp;wl2=c&amp;wl3=203080860607&amp;wl4=pla-328386640246&amp;wl5=9001972&amp;wl6=&amp;wl7=&amp;wl8=&amp;wl9=pla&amp;wl10=117089221&amp;wl11=online&amp;wl12=381340771&amp;wl13=&amp;veh=sem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orange craft pom-poms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/plastic-spoons-disposable-tableware-48ct-smartly-8482\/-\/A-75557225#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plastic spoons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/clear-disposable-cup-16-fl-oz-50ct-smartly-8482\/-\/A-75557221#lnk=sametab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plastic cups<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Toilet paper rolls<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Go-Create-Jumbo-Wood-Craft-Sticks-75-Pack\/19525319\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jumbo craft sticks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/rubber-bands-assorted-size-7-4oz-up-up-153\/-\/A-16603894?lnk=rec|slp|search_bought|slp|16603894|0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elastic bands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\"><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5534 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-seed-count-body-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"counting pumpkin seeds\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-seed-count-body-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-seed-count-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\"><em>Photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkstockphotos.com\/search\/2\/image?artist=KarpenkovDenis&amp;family=creative\">KarpenkovDenis<\/a>\/Thinkstock<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/pumpkin-math-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pumpkin seed count<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A good one for older elementary students, this activity involves estimation and introduces the greater than\/less than symbols.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Many-Seeds-Pumpkin-Tiffins-Classroom\/dp\/0375840141\/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507839513&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=how+many+seeds+in+a+pumpkin+by+margaret+mcnamara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?\u00a0<\/em><\/a>by Margaret McNamara (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Large or medium pumpkin<\/li>\n<li>Knife (for teacher use only)<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper<\/li>\n<li>3 index cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 class=\"mceTemp\"><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5533 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-positive-negative-body-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"paper jackolantern activity\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-positive-negative-body-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1017-tl-pumpkin-activities-positive-negative-body.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><em>Via buggyandbuddy.com<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/buggyandbuddy.com\/halloween-crafts-kids-positive-negative-space-jack-o-lantern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Positive and negative space paper jack-o\u2019-lantern<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A great way to discuss positive and negative space as well as symmetry, this activity can be made simple for younger students or more detailed for the older elementary grades.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SunWorks-Construction-12-Inches-18-Inches-50-Count\/dp\/B000F7ASAU\/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507839583&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=black+12x18+construction+paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black 12&#215;18\u201d construction paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Astrobrights-Color-Cosmic-Orange-Sheets\/dp\/B00008XPHO\/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507839613&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=orange+8x12+construction+paper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orange 8&#215;12\u201d construction paper<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Pencils<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Elmers-Purpose-School-Washable-0-24-ounce\/dp\/B0013CDGT6\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=office-products&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1507840434&amp;sr=1-1-spons&amp;keywords=elmer%27s+glue+sticks&amp;psc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elmer\u2019s glue sticks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5533 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/0822-tl-pumpkin-activities-parts-of-pumpkin-body.png\" alt=\"parts of a pumpkin\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><em>Via simplykinder.com<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>9.<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplykinder.com\/parts-of-a-pumpkin\/\">Exploring the parts of a pumpkin<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; This is a great observational science project. Get exploring those pumpkins and have your students write about colors, texture, and more!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SunWorks-Construction-Paper-Orange-Sheets\/dp\/B002LARR7G\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=AA5KALBUZBDV&amp;keywords=orange+construction+paper&amp;qid=1661185558&amp;sprefix=orangeconstruction+paper%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1\">Orange<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SunWorks-Construction-Paper-Yellow-Sheets\/dp\/B0009ILH4G\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2TOBCHPCUBMLD&amp;keywords=yellow+construction+paper&amp;qid=1661185539&amp;sprefix=yellow+const%2Caps%2C198&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1\">yellow<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pacon-SunWorks-Construction-100-Count-Bright\/dp\/B01ELJIEQ2\/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=32KTXW3WVV08C&amp;keywords=green+construction+paper&amp;qid=1661185576&amp;sprefix=green+construction+paper%2Caps%2C160&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1\">green<\/a> construction paper<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HEART-Super-Saver-Bright-Yellow\/dp\/B00114OQYU\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=18SVCD71Y68OA&amp;keywords=yellow+yarn&amp;qid=1661185597&amp;sprefix=yellow+yarn%2Caps%2C188&amp;sr=8-2\">Yellow yarn<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Glue<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplykinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PartsofaPumpkinLabels.pdf\">Labels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5533 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/0822-tl-pumpkin-activities-bubble-pumpkins-body.png\" alt=\"bubbles\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" \/><\/p>\n<h6><em>Via preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com<\/em><\/h6>\n<p><strong>10.<a href=\"http:\/\/preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com\/2013\/10\/bubble-science-with-pumpkins.html\"> Bubble pumpkins<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Bubbles are a favorite among kids! Bring them together with the spirit of Halloween, and you have a STEM activity every student will love!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wish List Items:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Comfy-Package-Striped-Flexible-Drinking\/dp\/B088VYH2TH\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1HQKN9BJKGWD4&amp;keywords=straws&amp;qid=1661193403&amp;sprefix=straw%2Caps%2C189&amp;sr=8-5\">Straws for each student<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Mrs-Meyers-Clean-Day-Lavender\/dp\/B00T7PE5YQ\/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2UHYOER7FKFF1&amp;keywords=dish+soap&amp;qid=1661193424&amp;sprefix=dish+soap%2Caps%2C218&amp;sr=8-5\">Dish soap<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?crid=3AP2MI2UGO5I6&amp;i=aps&amp;k=rubber%20mat&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss_1&amp;sprefix=rubber%20mat%2Caps%2C220&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps\">Mat to catch the mess!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>See an activity you&#8217;d like to try? Wish lists are great way to let parents know you&#8217;d like to gather material for a new lesson. Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherlists.com\/wishlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post or update your list<\/a> and parents can pledge items right online!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We all know that October is synonymous with pumpkins, but did you know that October 26 is National Pumpkin Day? Yup, that\u2019s actually a thing. And we see it as just another excuse to bring all things fall into the classroom, because let\u2019s face it, we\u2019re obsessed with the season and the endless classroom lessons [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14002,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24,4206],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.13) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Pumpkin Activities You Need To Try This Fall - TeacherLists Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pumpkin classroom activities for Teachers. 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