Pick a Paper Pumpkin

Why

Decorate for fall with your toddler's help! These Color Wonder™ mosaic pumpkins are perfect for young children.

Steps

1. Read books about pumpkins. Do pumpkin finger plays. If you can, go to a pumpkin patch to see their colors and shapes.

2. Cover an entire sheet of Crayola Color Wonder paper with a yellow Crayola Color Wonder marker. Dry.

3. To create orange, put a layer of red Color Wonder marker on top of the yellow. Dry. Tear the sheet into small pieces.

4. With Crayola Colored Pencils, sketch a large pumpkin on white paper. Fill in the outline with the pieces of orange paper. Your pumpkin will look like a mosaic. Attach pieces with Crayola Glue Sticks.

5. Color in part of another Color Wonder sheet with a green Color Wonder marker. Dry. Tear it into pieces. Create a stem for your pumpkin with the pieces. Put bits of green on the pumpkin, too, for a realistic effect.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Color Wonder™—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

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Supplies

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  • Colored Pencils
  • Color Wonder™ Markers
  • Color Wonder™ Paper
  • Glue Sticks
  • Construction Paper

Where & When

"Our toddlers were so happy to make their Thanksgiving projects all by themselves! They love pumpkin finger plays."
Maria S., toddler group leader.

"This friendly pumpkin was a perfect opener for our fall Moms & Tots program."
Migdalia C., parent educator.


Interesting Info

Pumpkins are really a squash. They are a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash and cucumbers. Pumpkins grow on six of the seven continents, with Antarctica being the exception.