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Celebrate fall with four pumpkin themed hands-on activities! After learning about pumpkins, scholars complete two activity sheets that reinforce estimation and word problems. They then plant pumpkin seeds and bake a pie in a bag.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask parents and guardians for material donations
- Conduct activities in center rotations; invite adult volunteers to support and supervise pupils
- Copy and staple worksheets into a packet for quick and easy reference between activities
Classroom Considerations
- Take classroom allergies into consideration prior to bringing in food
- Coordinate with cafeteria personnel to save time and space for baking pies, or have a finished pie ready to present after the recipe demonstration
Pros
- Provides engaging background knowledge that sparks learner interest
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- None