If you take on this book character pumpkin project, you will be in good company. Twine pumpkin and leaves diy project the graphics fairy. Our free printable thanksgiving materials will help you put the finishing touch on your fall festivities. Lets take this harvest theme and bring it into our class for some reading fun. Im vanessa, a prek teacher with more than 20 years of classroom teaching experience. This pumpkin book report is aligned to first grade common core standards.
Pumpkin book report project its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. I love book page crafts maybe thats because i love books so much. Ive compiled a list of my favorite pumpkin book report ideas. I love pairing books with family outings or class field trips. 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. If you need more inspiration, here of the best pumpkin book report ideas. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book.
October is a great month to study all things pumpkin. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october. You can find our pumpkin book report including a parent letter, planning pages, and pumpkinshaped book report on our teachers pay teachers store. We have listed simple pumpkin activities that you can. Diy and craft tutorials, and home decorating ideas are offered as well. So todays book list features stories for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids with all types of pumpkin fun. Here are some cute ideas we found, and were not gonna lie. Pumpkin pumpkin sequence me connecting to the virginia science foundation blocks. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family project have your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. Here, youll find templates for blank menus, invitations, place cards, kids crafts, party favor tags and more. This ela project provides extensive opportunities for students to engage with their story.
Here is a look at what this sweet little treat includes. Preschool activities to go with the book sequencing, plant parts, and shared writing ideas. Check out these preschool pumpkin books and science activities that young kids will have so much fun trying. Kindergarten is my passion and my calling but honestly, that wasnt how it started. We used this book as a supplement to our homeschool study of pumpkins and the autumn season. Oct 06, 2012 not allowed to celebrate halloween at school. Have students plant seeds in clear cups making sure that they plant the seeds right next to the edge. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family projecthave your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. You will need to draw a pumpkin blue print and fill out a supply list in order to organize your ideas and plan out what your pumpkin will look like. Or if you prefer the unit book report style, click on any of the pictures below. Use this chart to help you get started, but you are encouraged to come up with additional traits on your own too, great authors do not simply list specific traits for the characters in the. Have your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families.
The internets top website for printable stencils, all free to download. Pumpkin book report ideas adorable pumpkin book report ideas for teachers, students, and parents. First, you are going to get a real or fake pumpkin do not carve. Im only on the first page of the introduction of the pumpkin plan. These stencils are being used for everything from kids crafts, pumpkin carving, cross stitching, and wall murals to glass etching, tshirts, spray paint graffiti art and tattoos. Aug 26, 2019 favorite pumpkin books pair perfectly with fun fall activities. The reading tasks require a close read and analysis of a literary text. If youve never read her books before you should check them out. By clicking on these links i may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This way it gives time for those late pumpkins to arrive and also provides great reading and writing activities during centers.
Oct 06, 2015 whether you are looking for a way to incorporate the pumpkins you picked up at the pumpkin patch into an activity or simply want to create a seasonal project for the classroom, a pumpkin book report puts a fun spin on this classroom classic. Read more about pumpkin character book reports freebie. Mock election activities veterans day nonfiction book with activities veterans day craft and. Your class will have fun using these pumpkin book report ideas for inspiration and decorating their own book character pumpkin this year. Now that fall is here, its time for us to engage in some fun and educational books about my favorite time of year pumpkin season.
Understanding character traits helps students become better. Lesson plans pumpkin, pumpkin elementary a lesson plan to use after reading the book, pumpkin, pumpkin, by jeanne titherington, that teaches phonemic awareness and making words. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins and book character pumpkins. Lets take this letharvest theme and bring it into our classroom for some reading fun. You could even ask me for a book if you promise to bring it back. Sep 10, 2019 the pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb.
Pumpkin jack this is the perfect book for teaching about the life cycle of a pumpkin. This month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. Pumpkin project 2015 southern highlands elementary. When the cardboard rolls are turned, the story is told. Whether you are looking for a way to incorporate the pumpkins you picked up at the pumpkin patch into an activity or simply want to create a seasonal project for the classroom, a pumpkin book report puts a fun spin on this classroom classic. Remember this assignment is not mandatory, but if your child chooses to participate please send in the pumpkin, book report, and book. Pumpkin book report first grade by rebecca mendes tpt. The pumpkin project by katie smith goodreads share book.
See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin contest. Youll find that writing to sources is a key task and the speak. Pumpkin book reports are one of my favorite family projects each year. K1 color copies, k1 black and white copies, 26 color copies and 26 black and white copies. 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. Great for new teachers, student teachers, homeschooling and teachers who like creative ways to teach. For a quirky and fun addition to your diy halloween decor, this old book pages pumpkin is what youre looking for. Oct 02, 2017 how to start making your pumpkin book report.
I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the traditional way of reading a library book and flipping the pages physically. Its so simple and gives you such a great family activity for the month. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family project. Then they will create a small pie size pumpkin into their favorite character. Pick one character and create them on a small pie size pumpkin. Students create the viewing screen cutout at the top, then insert a scroll of paper with writing and illustrations inside the box.
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. This delightful pumpkin project will help you transform a book into a. Book reports are usually written reports that tell the reader about the story,the characters in the story, and what the writer liked or didn. Tons of creative pumpkin decorating ideas no carving required saving this for the schools pumpkin decorating contest. Pumpkin book report project welcome to our kindergarden. Monday, october 29, 2012 it its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches character traits and more. Pumpkin character book report this month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. In the past, my class has used characters from books such as the rainbow fish by marcus pfister our 2nd place winner, miss nelson is missing by harry g. Pumpkin books for kids the kindergarten connection. A small enough pumpkin that the student can carry it. Have students keep a daily plantgrowth journal in which they note any changes. The pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb.
One for all of you kindergarten and first grade peeps and one for us oldies but goldies rockin it out in second sixth. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48. Pumpkin book report due october 24, 2011 dear students and parents, it is time for our next second grade project. From seed to vine to halloween jackolanterns, author, gail gibbons, covers all things pumpkin in this nonfiction book for beginning readers. Pumpkins are pretty much head shaped and portable enough to.
Each biography section contains a parent letter, direction sheet, rubric, and fact treat cards. Autumn activities literacy activities activities for kids crafts for kids reading activities pumpkin books pumpkin crafts pumpkin ideas book character pumpkins. It incorporates animals and insects that are found in. These pumpkin books for kids are engaging and sure to be a hit with your. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers. Focus your discussion on the characters in the story. Next, you are going to decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite story character from a book. Its charming design will look great as a halloween centerpiece or other home accent. I looked around and could not really figure out where or how or the detail.
Reading aloud to my students is one of my favorite parts of our day. You can reuse or repurpose your old books by using either a paperback or hardback book. Pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports pumpkin book reports created date. Grading each piece of the pumpkin project is receiving a. I love how engaged they are when being read to, and i think it is essential to always have great read alouds on hand. Our elementary school hosts its annual pumpkin book character contest. Pumpkin books and stem activities for fall below you will find some fun ideas for stem activities to pair with your favorite pumpkin book. I have created a trick or treat book report resource just for you packed with 77 pages of information, resources and examples. Falling action after the fight, they all leave the church and head back home, but two fairies take lena and fly back to the pond. Students will enjoy using comprehension strategies to learn how pumpkins grow, why they are an important part of history, and how they carve their own halloween jacko. My favorite part was when seth, and grandpa, lena, and grandma were trapped at the church and kendra had to figure. I pitched it to my team today and guess what we are doing for our october family project so excited.
October is an excellent time for all things pumpkins. Lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. Here at prek pages, im committed to helping teachers just like you teach better, save time, and live more by providing you with everything you need to create a fun and engaging learning environment, lesson plans, and activities for your little learners. This book makes a wonderful readaloud companion to any math or science curriculum, and its a fun way to reinforce counting skills at home. I spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and am now in my 9th year in kindergarten. Winner of itv lorraines top tales 2016 lottie and her. This book report project is a lowtech version of a television, made from a cereal box and two paper towel rolls. Includes simple math, science and engineering pumpkin activities to try. This book discusses the care require to produce a pumpkin crop and the correlation between planting and harvesting. She packs so much fact into a fun and beautifully illustrated book. Students will select a book with their parents and then complete one of the following book reports. Now lets get to making this twine pumpkin and leaves diy project. Your class will have fun using these pumpkin book report ideas for inspiration and decorating their own book character.