Pumpkin

Teaching Tip: The Classroom Pumpkin

By: Tiffany Hughes, Grade 4

“In October, I always bring in a classroom pumpkin. I center most of my lessons on the pumpkin. Here is a list of some of the activities that involve the pumpkin:

1. An adjective activity that requires students to describe the pumpkin.
2. An estimation unit where students estimate the weight and circumference of the pumpkin.
3. A senses activity where students describe how the pumpkin feels, looks, and smells.
4. Comparing the pumpkin to various fruits and vegetables.
5. Making pictures with pumpkin seeds.
6. Estimate the number of seeds the pumpkin has and graphing the estimates versus the actual number of seeds."

Students really enjoy the class pumpkin lessons.“