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    Home » Early Years Science » Understanding of the World » Fun with pumpkins

    Fun with pumpkins

    October 22, 2012 By Emma Vanstone 13 Comments

    Today we set about exploring some lovely pumpkins from a local farm. Before we carved them up, we weighed and measured them.

    I gave the children 2 medium sized pumpkins and asked them to feel them and think about which was the heaviest. After they guessed, we weighed the pumpkins to see if they were correct, and they were.

    pumpkin on scales

    We then measured the pumpkins around the middle and Z measured his own waist, wrist and head. The heaviest pumpkin had the largest circumference.

    measure pumpkins - image shows a child holding a tape measure

    I opened up the pumpkin and we all looked inside. Z said it was cold, orange and squishy to touch.

    Pumpkin seeds in a red bowl

    Together we removed all the seeds, and counted them by putting  into groups of 10. This took quite a long time!

    Daddy then helped to carve a spider. What do you think?

    Halloween pumpkin with a spider carved into it

    More things to do with pumpkins

    These non spooky pumpkins from Smart School House are brilliant!

    This pumpkin invitation to play from I Heart Crafty Things is beautiful.

    You’ll love our easy pumpkin themed lava lamps.

    Finally, I have lots of ideas for things to do with leftover pumpkins!

    Collage of pumpkins and rulers for a pumpkin measuring activity

    Last Updated on September 20, 2021 by Emma Vanstone

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    Comments

    1. Susan Mann

      October 22, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      oooh cool x

      Reply
    2. maggy, red ted art

      October 22, 2012 at 5:03 pm

      Ah what a lovely post all to do with the humble pumpkin. Fabulous science for little ones!

      Maggy

      Reply
      • maggy, red ted art

        October 25, 2012 at 4:20 pm

        And thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!

        Maggy

        Reply
    3. JDaniel4's Mom

      October 22, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      I love the spider!

      Reply
    4. Janet

      October 22, 2012 at 9:58 pm

      Great activity. I am going to do this tomorrow with my group of 5 at work.

      Thanks for all the great ideas that you share.

      Reply
    5. Bethany @ No Twiddle Twaddle

      October 22, 2012 at 11:33 pm

      Fun idea to make carving a pumpkin more educational. My kids would love the spider!

      Reply
    6. Isil

      October 24, 2012 at 11:01 pm

      Great way to practise maths!

      Reply
    7. Kendall

      October 25, 2012 at 7:06 pm

      The carving turned out great!

      Reply

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