Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, crunching leaves, and all the wonderful pumpkin fall crafts you can fit into the season to celebrate. Also, you’ll love my page Fall Season Unit Study {Pumpkins, Leaves, Corn, & More}.
Big round pumpkins usher in all that fun and make a fantastic inspiration for all sorts of crafts and activities.
Gather up a few of your favorite craft ideas below and enjoy a seasonal dive into the crafty world of pumpkins.
Don’t throw out those seeds when harvesting pumpkin for pies. Use them in a recipe instead.
Another great thing about fall is the delicious recipes like pies and of course roasted pumpkin seeds.
I have a pair of sweet and savory recipes to bake and enjoy with the seeds from your fresh pumpkins.
Pumpkin Facts
- The word ‘pumpkin’ traces all the way back to the Greek word “ pepon” which means- a large melon.
- You may have thought that pumpkins were a vegetable but they are in fact a fruit, just like cucumbers.
- Morton, Illinois is considered the ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’ and is the home of Libby’s pumpkin industry.
- Pumpkin was very likely first served in 1621.
- Christopher Columbus carried pumpkin seeds with him back to Europe, as well as many other seeds.
- You can find pumpkins growing everywhere but in the harsh environment of Antarctica.
- There are over 45 different varieties of pumpkins to choose from, some are better for carving and some for eating.
- Pumpkins are made up of 90% water and are an excellent source of fiber.
Also, watch A Pumpkin Grows for preschoolers to learn all about the life cycle of the pumpkin.
And also watch Blippi Explores a Pumpkin Patch.
Fun Fall Activities
10 Pumpkin Fall Crafts
Whether you create them with the real deal or out of construction paper, paint, paper plates, or other supplies, pumpkins are definitely an iconic symbol of fall that are fun to make.
Seriously, by the middle of September our house looks more like a pumpkin patch than anything. (I even made a backyard pumpkin patch one year.).
Easy Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Here is a super easy Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers to make.
Looking for a fun art project to make with children as we usher in the fall season? This black glue pumpkin art project is a fun way to celebrate the fall season with kids at home or at school.
I also get the urge to craft and create (okay, I always have that urge). But it seems a little more pronounced as we head into the cooler months. I start nesting and decorating for the upcoming seasons
Pumpkin Template Printable Outlines & Patterns for Crafts
Looking for free pumpkin template printables for your fall craft projects?
Beginners can learn to paint a pumpkin on canvas. This beautiful night fall pumpkin painting features a harvest moon and falling leaves!
The last time we did it was months ago, so I thought we’d try and make some Marbled Pumpkins for fall decorations, and to see how E handles this project now that she’s older.
There are so many ways to have fun with pumpkins, you can make an easy craft, edible treat or create home decor.
Too, I have more fall craft ideas.
More Fall Craft Ideas
- 10 Fun Crafts to Do with Pinecones and a Turkey Pinecone Craft for Kids
- Easy Fall Crafts To Make And Sell By Kids & Scarecrow Candy Jar
- 8 Easy Fall Wood Crafts For Kids And A Dollar Tree Pumpkin Patch
- Make Cute Felt Leaf Sachets For Fall Leaf Crafts for Preschoolers
- How to Make Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub & 7 Fall DIY Crafts For Teens
- 10 Kindergarten Fall Crafts and Craft Fun Bean Mosaics
- 10 Dollar Tree Crafts for Teens & Craft a Cute Fall Fairy Garden Wreath
- Apples Unit How to Make a Fall Kids Garland Apple Craft
- Dried Apple Crafts: Hands-on Fun Shrunken Head Apple Craft for Kids
- How to Make a Kids Fun Stained Glass Fall Leaves Craft
- Easy Fall Crafts for Middle School: DIY String Pumpkin Art
- Kids Fun Glue and Watercolor Fall Pumpkin Unit Study
- Fall Homeschool Learning Resources For Middle School
- Fall Y’all:Pumpkin Pie in a Bag (Easy Homeschool Co-op Idea)
- Free Fall Unit Study Ideas– For Older Kids Too
Finally, look at these recipes for pumpkin seeds.
Two Yummy Pumpkin Seed Recipes
You can make both or one of these yummy pumpkin seed recipes with your kids.
Simply split in half to make some of each to sample.
You will need:
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tablespoon of olive or coconut oil
Savory-
- Dry ranch seasoning
Sweet-
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Once you scoop the seeds out of your pumpkin, rinse them well in a strainer. Pick out any bits of pumpkin.
Pat the seeds dry.
Pour over the oil and mix so that each one is soaked.
Add in seasonings and stir to coat all of them well.
Spread prepared pumpkin seeds over a baking sheet lined with a silpat mat.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to mix and bake all of them evenly until they are browned,
Once the pumpkin seeds have cooled, loosen up the ones that are stuck together, the sugared ones especially will stick, and then place in an airtight container.
They are good for about a week to 10 days.
