Grab these books to share the magic with your kids. They will stay in the library until friday, october 30th. And fall is the perfect time to do this whether youre heading to a pumpkin patch, carving a jack olantern or just looking for some fun seasonal autumn books to read with kids. The pumpkin book is a book about pumpkins, it talks about the shapes of pumpkins and how they grow. Cool disney character pumpkin carving ideas 2 wired 2 tired. Thingamajig by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license. I got really into the idea when i taught in a district that didnt allow halloween costumes and instead encouraged kids and teachers to dress as characters from childrens literature. Turn a pumpkin into your favorite storybook character. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family project have your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. In october i am the teacher and i am planning on sharing several of my favorite halloween books with my little students. Sep 11, 2018 i made 24 book pumpkins to decorate for a staff halloween potluck at the high school where i work.
The following post is by kristina of toddler approved. Inspired by board books, picture books, and chapter books, there are so many costume ideas here, i think youll find one that you cant resist. Pumpkin decorating with book and movie characters a huge collection of the. Storybook character pumpkin patch walker elementary. In my classroom, i send this home as a project and have them return them right before hallowe. Painted foam pumpkin book character craft preschool inspirations. A perfect addition to halloween fun in your classroom. But lets get realnot only do you have to clean up sticky pumpkin guts as soon as youre done carving, you also have to worry about. Cool disney character pumpkin carving ideas halloween is almost here and its nearly time to start pumpkin carving. Pumpkins made out of paperback books diy fall decor. Pumpkin book character ideas for october or halloween library displaycontest stacie you so need to do,this. Pumpkin character book report includes the title, author, and the name of the character created. Turn the pumpkin on its side and paint on eyes and a mouth. Creating a pumpkin based on a favorite storybook character is the ultimate extension activity.
Decorating pumpkins without carving making beautiful. We are character crazy at our house right now from character themed birthday parties to halloween costumes to pumpkins. Transform pumpkins into your favorite book characters. I love book page crafts maybe thats because i love books so much. I just love teaching the students about pumpkins in the month of october. I hope this post gives you some ideas for teaching about pumpkins in first grade. I made 24 book pumpkins to decorate for a staff halloween potluck at the high school where i work. But also, because book page crafts are inexpensive, they use materials that most of us have on hand already and the neutral look of the all over black and white text, is a great background drop for pretty much anything that you would like to add to it. It was fun, but kids would always wear random costumes and not many participated.
The best way to attach the chandeliers to the pumpkins is with magnets. A minimum of three complete sentences used to describe the character. This crop of clever farmfresh pumpkin contest ideas is ripe for the picking. If you plan to illuminate your carved pumpkin with a batterypowered votive. Whether you enjoy carving or painting best, youll love these inspiring ideas for your halloween pumpkins.
Pumpkins are such a classic fall theme and early childhood is an amazing time for fun pumpkins activities. I wouldnt be surprised if most of you already have more than half of whats needed for this costume. Pumpkin book character decorating contest camdens library media center is getting into the fall spirit by having a pumpkin andor gourd decorating contest of your favorite book character. You can make that character come to life and display it proudly when youre done. I found some adorable examples of some pumpkins on display at the provo library today. Check out these preschool pumpkin books and science activities that young kids will have so much. Sep 28, 2015 the shattered pumpkin the legend of sleepy hollow, by washington irvingits hard to feel sorry for the ichabod crane of irvings tale, a scrawny opportunist out to marry an 18yearold for her money this is in comparison to the extremely sympatheticand dishyichabod crane of the delightful television show sleepy hollowbut then the only things those two properties have in common. Pumpkinbookreportsandcharactersareafun 6filledactivityforthewhole. It provides clear examples which allow students to draw conclusions about the characters traits and emotions. Pumpkins are to be painted or colored with markers, not carved.
The 6 most famous pumpkins in literature and one rutabaga. We held a book character parade around the school to show off our costumes. Fly guy easy readers by tedd arnold fly guy pumpkin. What better costume for a teacher than one which promotes a love of books. Pumpkin book characters are a fun way to bring stories alive and decorate for halloween at the same time. We typically stick with nocarve pumpkins until just a few days before halloween. A minimum of three complete sentences telling what the character does in the story. Trolls princess poppy pumpkin diy for halloween 2017. I love going to the pumpkin patch with family and friends on a crisp fall day and find the perfect orange. With so many to make, i thought it would take a long time to cut them. Made with boinx fotomagico photos by rebecca salazar music credits. We picked out some of our favorite kindergarten and preschool pumpkin activities that turn basic learning concepts into awesome playful activities. Jodie is the creator of growing book by book where she shares book lists, reading and writing activities, and literacy building tips for young children.
Including 60 creative pumpkin carving ideas and 90 nocarve pumpkin ideas. Hallway outside the walker learning commons celebrate the arrival of fall by decorating a pumpkin as a. Decorate your front porch or table for halloween with these fresh pumpkin decorating ideas. Dig a hole the size of a bushel basket and dump in compost. Give them a new life by creating unique pumpkins, perfect for autumn and halloween decorations. We gathered up over 50 of the best pumpkin decorating ideas and you are going to absolutely love these. Encourage your kids to write some spooky halloween stories about their halloween pumpkin characters. We dont technically celebrate halloween at my school, but kindergarten always had the opportunity to dress up as their favorite book characters and have a fun little parade around the school. These pumpkins, painted and carved, are gonna turn your world upside down.
Check out these preschool pumpkin books and science activities that young kids will. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and character pumpkins. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at home with a book of their choice, i find it is helpful to model the project together in class and that book. Rataj in the library from monday, october 30th through thursday, november 2nd. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. How to transform pumpkins into your favorite book character. Makes sure to check out all our fall or autumn stem ideas. Celebrating literacy is a great way for the kids to engage their creativity and showcase their favorite books plus browsing through the rows of pumpkins was fun to try and guess the characters i hope you enjoyed these whimsical storybook pumpkins. Our elementary school hosts its annual pumpkin book character contest. No, this is nothing new, but i like to think the stem on my pumpkins is different than those ive seen and if i make these again i will make the stems even longer and curlier. Last year, i saw this pumpkin and was inspired to do the same. Then i had the idea of having my husband and son cut the books with the bandsaw. We made painted pokemon inspired pumpkins a few weeks ago with the oldest and the other two have been begging for their own favorite character pumpkins. Use the pumpkin project blueprint to sketch out ideas and make a list of supplies that you will need.
Clever no carvepainted pumpkin ideas for kids on halloween crafty morning here are some nocarve pumpkin ideas that kids will love. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book. Every october the childrens library staff creates book characters out of pumpkins see more ideas about book character pumpkins, character pumpkins and book characters. Mix fun and learning with these cute pumpkin crafts for kids. You may pick any character from any book you have read or heard. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers.
I will be posting character pumpkins and descriptions for halloween. Oct 25, 2014 if youre in the same situation and still have no idea what costume to wear, keep reading. Seven legendary halloween characters and the pumpkins to match. Aug 26, 2019 its the season for pumpkin books, pumpkin stem activities and pumpkin science experiments. Ive shared fun pumpkin activities to do with real pumpkins a while back, but i always find pumpkin crafts that i think are so adorable i had to share these pumpkin crafts to make with the kids. Creative pumpkin ideas for halloween the family handyman. Youll love these easy and affordable pumpkin ideas for. Have students plant seeds in clear cups making sure that they plant the seeds right next to the edge. Instead of letters, print numerals or shapes on the pumpkins for students to identify before performing the activity. Oct, 2015 book character pumpkins i just wanted to share a cute idea that i have done in the past with my classes around halloween. Carving pumpkins is tons of fun and a big part of halloween. Favorite book character costumes for kids on halloween. Pumpkins take three or four months to mature, so if halloween is your target date, plant your seeds in july. Fall is here, so that means it is time for one of my favorite diy projects.
This pumpkin parade book character project is a fun and interactive way for your students to create their favorite book character out of a pumpkin. Sure, these pumpkin decorating ideas go beyond the simple jack o lantern tradition. If pumpkin carving isnt for you, dont worry our halloween pumpkin decorating ideas and projects yield eyepopping pumpkin displays without the goopy mess. These pumpkins are such an easy alternative to traditional pumpkins while feeling a little rustic. Get inspired by the most creative halloween pumpkins ever. Chicka chicka boom boom pumpkins they are like stars on earth read the book and then create a pumpkin to represent the book. Oct 12, 2015 see this book page pumpkin here in my fall vignette from last year. One of my favorite books for teaching about character traits is the paper bag princess by robert munsch. Its a tradition for us each year to take the kids pumpkin picking and then spend time dreaming up different ideas for turning those pumpkins into jackolanterns. Pumpkin read aloud activity for preschool prek pages. In the past, my class has used characters from books such as. So many fun and easy pumpkin crafts for kids to make. Pumpkins made out of paperback books easy, fall crafts.
Oct 20, 2015 when it comes to halloween, i get more excited about pumpkin carving than costumes. Choose from nocarve painted pumpkins, carved pumpkins, decoupaged pumpkins, and more. For a surprise, slice off the top fifth of a pumpkin, scoop out the insides, and prop it open with. Here are just a few ideas that the students and their families came up with. You and your children can create fun character pumpkins and other creatively decorated pumpkins with these ideas. Toothpicks can act as arms, gluedon buttons as eyes, cotton balls can be wacky hair, and clothes can be made of felt. Pumpkins can start arriving to our library on monday, october 19th.
The whole school would participate and it was always so much fun. Your kids can help create lots of these fun ideas and your house will be a big hit for halloween. Give your little one something to get excited about with. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins and pumpkin. Our easy nocarve pumpkins include ideas for decorating pumpkins with ribbon, stickers, faux flowers, paint, and more. You may use pumpkins or gourds or both to create your project. Announce that you are going to grow pumpkins in the classroom. If you like the idea of painting pumpkins for halloween, check out our quick and easy painted pumpkin ideas we. Here are a few tips for success when creating the pumpkin version of your favorite book character. Pumpkin book character contest this year garrett morgan is getting into the fall spirit by having a pumpkin decorating contest of your homerooms favorite book character.
Ask students to tell you what pumpkins need to grow. Its just easier to work with than the largest pumpkin in the patch, and much less surface area to cover in paint. With dani thompson, maria lee metheringham, craig edwards, john micheal foulger. Compost wont mean the same thing after readers have seen the amazing transformation of jack from grinning pumpkin to moldmottled wreckage to hopeful green shoot. Have students keep a daily plantgrowth journal in which they note any changes. All of the pumpkins were carved using the same basic technique. Painted pumpkin ideas september 24, 20 october 15, 2008 by pearl sanborn painted pumpkins are becoming very popular, and although they are a great project for those who are to young to carve, they arent just for kids anymore i have seen some absolutely stunning examples of painted pumpkins, that would be a beautiful addition to any home. A dozen pumpkin books for kids that are perfect for fall storytime and autumn activities every fall, we love to look at beautiful leaves, enjoy the cool weather and read books about pumpkins. Sep 10, 2019 12 perfect pumpkin books for kids i love pairing books with family outings or class field trips. An 80s style, atmospheric slasher horror movie based in. From picking, to decorating, or making pumpkin pie. At our school we do a week long celebration for dr.
Using a small pumpkin and some fun materials, kids can bring their pumpkins to life. Its the season for pumpkin books, pumpkin stem activities and pumpkin science experiments. Pumpkins are used to make soups, desserts and breads, and many americans include pumpkin pie in their thanksgiving meals. We hot glued superstrong magnets to the top inside of the pumpkins so that the magnetic chandeliers would stick.
A good book for illustrating the life cycle of a pumpkin is pumpkin pumpkin by jeanne titherington. We carved large holes in the front of two large faux pumpkins, spray painted the insides and added lace around the opening on one and pearls around the other. If you are good at painting, you can make r2d2, bb8 and yoda head without any carving, just paint the pumpkin and draw what you need with a sharpie. You can use real pumpkins or fake pumpkins since there is always a possibility that some pumpkins may start to rot if they are carved. See more ideas about book characters, world book day ideas and book character pumpkins. See more ideas about character pumpkins, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin books. It talks about the first thanksgiving and how a pumpkin was used for that and it also talks about the insides of pumpkins and how you can carve funny faces onto the pumpkins. Easy nocarve pumpkin decorating ideas for kids parents. These can be made out of outdated manuals, books missing pages, old romance novels that should never be read again lol. There are so many ways that you could choose to decorate your home for the season. Oct 23, 2016 made with boinx fotomagico photos by rebecca salazar music credits. This is a great way to give new life to books that are falling apart, torn, missing covers or pages, or would have otherwise been thrown away.
Nocarve pumpkin ideas are great for completing with the kids to make decorating for halloween a funfilled family activity. Sep 28, 2017 this book explores how pumpkins grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance. See more ideas about character pumpkins, book character pumpkins and pumpkin decorating. Decorate a pumpkin as a favorite storybook character when. I remember our rainbow fish won the contest one year. The theme for the pumpkin contest is my favorite book character. Pumpkins can be dropped off in the library friday, october 14th. Favorite pumpkin books pair perfectly with fun fall activities. Unique ways to decorate pumpkins while you guys are all excited about sweater weather, leaves falling and pumpkin spiced everything, im freaking out. To decorate you can use paper, glue, paint, markers, pipe cleaners, fabric, or other craft items on the pumpkin. My threeyearold is participating in a childrens book themed coop preschool this year. In our school, every class decorates a pumpkin like a character in a childrens book. Jamie, the books main character, plants a pumpkin seed in the spring, watches it grow all summer, and picks the pumpkin in autumn to carve into the perfect jackolantern.
Unfortunately pumpkins are not in season in marchso we used potatoes. When it comes to decorating with pumpkins, the opportunities are truly endless. If youre looking for more pumpkin activities, see how to learn with pumpkins and activities in every academic subject. You can use these as inspiration for creating your own pumpkin story book character. Pumpkin activities for preschoolers and kindergarten. The foam pumpkins that are available at craft stores are very much preferred as real pumpkins quickly rot. The pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb.
On the entry form write the title and author of the book. October is an excellent time for all things pumpkins. Beautiful pumpkin decorating ideas to get your home ready. The shattered pumpkin the legend of sleepy hollow, by washington irvingits hard to feel sorry for the ichabod crane of irvings tale, a scrawny opportunist out to marry an 18yearold for her money this is in comparison to the extremely sympatheticand dishyichabod crane of the delightful television show sleepy hollowbut then the only things those two properties have in common. Etching with a linoleum cutter makes it easy to carve detailed designsand the finished gourds glow with an eerie orange light. While stick dog might not be your childs cup of tea, the idea to combine a love of reading with a pumpkin you dont have to carve probably is your cup of tea as a mom. I love finding new ideas for halloween pumpkins and happy to share some of the most creative pumpkins that ive ever seen. Bring the book or a picture of the book cover to display with. The mad hatter unisex child girl child style 1 or style 2 boy child size queen of hearts.
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