Let your child give a pumpkin a bath with soap, water, and a sponge or rag. Talk about the color, shape, and texture.
This helps with:
• Sensory exploration
• Talking and listening skills
• Learning new words like “smooth” and “round”
Pick a safe space indoors or outdoors. Choose a starting line and a finish line, then race to see who can roll their pumpkin across the floor. How long does it take to roll the pumpkin from one end to the other? Take turns and cheer each other on!
This builds:
• Big body movement (gross motor skills)
• Balance and coordination
• Taking turns
Cut open a pumpkin and let your child scoop out the seeds with a spoon or their hands. Talk about how the seeds feel. Make it fun! Help manage the mess by putting down newspaper or an old towel to protect surfaces and make clean-up easier.
Scooping out pumpkin seeds helps with:
• Hand strength and fine motor skills
• Sensory play (touch and feel)
• Learning about fruits and seeds
After scooping, wash the seeds, pat them dry, and have your child line them up or count them. Then, count them together! Practice making piles of 5 or 10.
This helps your child:
• Practice basic math and counting
• Work on focus and patience
Let your child give a pumpkin a bath with soap, water, and a sponge or rag. Talk about the color, shape, and texture.
This helps with:
• Sensory exploration
• Talking and listening skills
• Learning new words like “smooth” and “round”
Pick a safe space indoors or outdoors. Choose a starting line and a finish line, then race to see who can roll their pumpkin across the floor. How long does it take to roll the pumpkin from one end to the other? Take turns and cheer each other on!
This builds:
• Big body movement (gross motor skills)
• Balance and coordination
• Taking turns