We've got 10 days until the big day! Boy, are the kids excited! We've been learning about bats and spiders and all sorts of October-like themes. One of my favorite activities to do for the past 12 years is
Save the Literary Pumpkins! Each family has to "save" their pumpkin from being carved this year by turning it into their favorite book character. The kids are SO creative! Take a look at some of the pumpkins they've made in the past (asking the librarian if you can display them in the library is a nice touch!):
I've also done, just regular
Save the Pumpkins where they could turn it into anything they wanted to. Check these out:
Looking for other things to add to end the month of October with a bang?
We just added a super cute character traits lesson to this unit, featuring the Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything!
If you want already purchased this unit, please redownload to get the character traits lesson!
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6 comments:
Super cute pumpkins!!
Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
Love the character traits, what a super idea! Thanks for sharing something different for The Little Old Lady!
Amy Howbert
Little Miss Organized
amyhowbert1@gmail.com
The pumpkins are adorable!
The REAL Teachers of Orange County
OH MY GOSH I LOOOVE THESE PUMPKINS!! I want to try something like this with my class. Did you assign it as a take home project or allow them to work on them in class?
I'd love for you to share your idea on my blog at my Halloween Linky Party. http://afairytalefirstgrade.blogspot.com/2012/10/its-halloween-linky-party.html
Happy Halloween!
Hi!
Thanks! It is THE CUTEST project and definitely one of my faves!! Yes, it is an at home project but I always have a few pumpkins at school, some supplies, and a parent volunteer the day after the pumpkins are due in case some kids didn't get to make one at home. Also, there have been years that I've gotten the pumpkins donated which is nice, too! :)
love ideas, new to blog. thanks for the pictures!
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