About This Unit

SUBJECT
Early Reading, Early Math, Plants, Halloween

GRADE
Pre-K-K

DURATION
4 Weeks

Pumpkin Time

By Jan Tankey

Students observe growth and decomposition while learning about and growing pumpkins. This theme is tied to both literacy and math lessons during the pumpkin season.

OBJECTIVE
Students will:

  1. Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin.
  2. Observe growth and decomposition.
  3. Learn where food comes from.
  4. Practice early reading skills through a shared reading.
  5. Estimate the circumference of a pumpkin.
  6. Compare their estimation to those of their classmates.
  7. Measure familiar objects in the school.
  8. Record measurements.

LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Observing the Pumpkin Cycle
Lesson 2: Measuring Pumpkins and Our World

REPRODUCIBLES
Student Observation Journals (PDF)
The Official Measure-the-School Book (PDF)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY

Have a Pumpkin Party and eat some of the many foods that can be made with pumpkins. Invite students to bring Jack-o-lanterns to set the mood.

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