Saturday, October 9, 2021

Pumpkin Crafts and Activities for Kids

It's October! October means all things pumpkin. October also means lots of fall fun for kids. Here is a list of pumpkin crafts and activities for kids.

Pumpkin Crafts and Activities for Kids

1. Apple Stamping Pumpkin Craft: Stamp cute pumpkins onto paper using an apple and orange paint. Add googly eyes for super cuteness. Check out this fun pumpkin craft from Made to Be a Momma.

2. Easy Tide Pod Pumpkin: Make a cute plastic pumpkin using an empty Tide pod container. This craft looks nice with the green glittery lid. Learn more about this craft from Tot School Resources here.

3. Create mini pumpkins using orange pipe cleaners. There are lots of other pipe cleaner crafts here at Fabulessly Frugal.

4. Pumpkin Memory Matching Game: Not only will your children improve memory skills, but they will also learn about emotions. They'll improve social skills as they learn about 12 different emotions represented in this pumpkin matching game (update: This game is no longer available.)

5. Pumpkin Seed Puzzles: Practice number recognition using this pumpkin seed puzzle suggestion from I Can Teach My Child.

6. Paint Squishy Pumpkins: Add colorful character to these solid white squishy pumpkins using this squishy pumpkin craft kit. They can develop those motor skills while squishing them as they play with these pumpkins and decorate them.

This item is available here.

7. Pumpkin Pounding: Grab a real pumpkin, wooden pegs, and a child safe hammer. Let the kids pound the pegs into the pumpkin. This is good for hand-eye coordination. There are lots of other pumpkin crafts and activities for 3 year olds here at No Time for Flashcards.

8. Fall Wreath Craft Kit: Let the kids help decorate your home. They can make a fall pumpkin wreath using this fall wreath pumpkin craft kit. Hang it in a place where they can see it and enjoy it all season long.

This item is available here.

9. Color Mixing Pumpkin Activity: Would you believe this activity is MESS FREE? Find out how to let your kids enjoy this mess free pumpkin painting activity here at Crafts on Sea.

10. Pom Pom Painted Pumpkin Patch on Paper: Use painted pom poms to stamp pumpkins onto a paper pumpkin patch. Learn more about this activity from Glued to My Crafts.

11. Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin and a Bean Bag Toss: This pumpkin activity kit includes two party games for kids. They'll love trying to pin the nose on the pumpkin while blindfolded. They'll also love knocking down the cans with bean bags. This pumpkin activity kit could keep your kids busy having fun for hours.

This item is available here.

12. Popsicle Stick Pumpkin Keepsake: Make a pumpkin themed photo keepsake using popsicle sticks. Keep the memory of that sweet smile forever with this idea from Fireflies + Mud Pies.

13. Puffy Paint Caramel Apple Craft: The kids will enjoy making these paper caramel apples using puffy paint. See them here at I Heart Arts N Crafts.

14. Candy Corn Bowling Game: This activity isn't a pumpkin activity but I had to include it because it's cute and looks like fun. Let the kids knock down the candy corn pins with the plastic bowling ball. This is a great outdoor activity!

This item is available here.

15. Pumpkin Pop Up Card: Check out this adorable pumpkin pop up card activity from The Soccer Mom Blog on Pinterest. This would be a great card to send to out-of-town relatives, especially grandparents.

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