Oh, my goodness. Fall is in the air, and you know what that means! It’s pumpkin time, y’all! You know we love all things pumpkin around here, and today we’re going to be talking about the pumpkin life cycle.
Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Good Ol’ Pumpkin Life Cycle
Now, you may be thinkin’, “What in the world is a pumpkin life cycle?” Well, let me tell ya, it’s the process a pumpkin goes through from a tiny seed to a big ol’ orange squash ready for pickin'!
First, a pumpkin seed is planted in the ground. Over time, it will start to grow roots and sprout a little pumpkin plant.
Once the pumpkin plant is big enough, it will start to produce flowers. These flowers will eventually turn into baby pumpkins, or pumpkin sprouts.
As the pumpkin sprouts grow, they will begin to change color and take on the classic pumpkin shape we all know and love. From there, they will continue to grow and mature until they are ready to be picked and carved into spooky jack-o-lanterns or baked into delicious pumpkin pies.
Pumpkin Life Cycle Free Printables
If you’re lookin’ for a fun way to teach the kiddos about the pumpkin life cycle, these free printables from TeacherMag.com are a great place to start.
They include handy diagrams of the different stages of the pumpkin life cycle, as well as fun coloring pages and cut-and-paste activities.
Make a Pumpkin Life Cycle Book
If you really want to get creative, why not make your own pumpkin life cycle book with this free printable from Pumpkin?
It includes fun illustrations of each stage of the pumpkin life cycle, as well as space for kids to write or draw their own observations about pumpkin growth.
Printable Pumpkin Life Cycle Worksheets
These printable worksheets from Messy Little Monster are a great way to reinforce learning about the pumpkin life cycle.
They include fun activities like tracing the pumpkin life cycle, coloring in different stages of the cycle, and even a cut-and-paste activity that lets kiddos put the pumpkin life cycle in order.
Pumpkin Life Cycle Crafts and Activities for Kids
Looking for even more ways to make learning about the pumpkin life cycle fun and engaging for kids?
Check out these awesome pumpkin life cycle crafts, activities, and worksheets from PreschoolActivities.us. From pumpkin life cycle sensory bins to pumpkin life cycle sequencing activities, there’s something here for kiddos of all ages and learning levels.
Pumpkin Life Cycle Printable Memory Game
Who says learning can’t be fun?
Get the kiddos excited about the pumpkin life cycle with this fun printable memory game from I Can Teach My Child.
Simply print out the cards, cut them out, and shuffle them up. Then, have kiddos take turns flipping over two cards at a time to try and find matches.
More Pumpkin Life Cycle Resources
Still want more pumpkin life cycle goodness?
Check out these awesome resources from Pinterest, including pumpkin life cycle lapbooks, sensory bins, and more.
Get Your Pumpkin On!
Whether you’re teaching kiddos at home or in the classroom, these pumpkin life cycle resources are sure to get your little ones excited about all things pumpkin.
So go ahead and get your pumpkin on, y’all! And be sure to share your favorite pumpkin life cycle activities and resources in the comments below.
