Yummy Pumpkin Treats Snack Activity

Objectives:

After reading Pumpkin, Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington we make Yummy Pumpkin Treats. This activity enhances math with counting and following directions.

You will need:

Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington
a pumpkin cookie cutter
bread
cream cheese
raisins
candy corn
cereal (like Cheerios)
orange food coloring

Lesson Plan:

Color the cream cheese orange with the food coloring.
Have each student press out their pumpkin on their slice of bread.
Spread the cream cheese on the bread.
Take 2 raisins and place them for eyes.
Take one candy corn and place it for the nose.
Count 5 Cheerios and place them in the shape of a mouth.
Eat and enjoy!

I have made a chart that the children can refer to as well with the number of each object they need. They love to count and make their tasty treat!

Comments:

My name is Amy Koch and I teach Kindergarten at Kelly Elementary. This is my second year teaching…however, I love to share ideas with teachers. You can learn so much.

By: Amy Koch, Kindergarten Teacher

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