Objective

By the end of this lesson, Paige will have fun exploring pumpkins and Halloween through various activities that engage her senses and creativity. She will learn about the colors, shapes, and textures of pumpkins while enjoying the festive spirit of Halloween.

Materials and Prep

• 1 small pumpkin (real or toy)
• Orange, green, and black crayons
• Paper for drawing
• Optional: Halloween-themed songs or nursery rhymes

Make sure the pumpkin is safe for Paige to touch and explore. It can be a small, lightweight pumpkin or a soft toy pumpkin. Prepare a comfortable space for drawing and playing.

Activities

• Pumpkin Exploration:

  Let Paige touch and feel the pumpkin. Encourage her to notice its round shape and bumpy texture. Ask her to describe what she feels and sees.

• Coloring Pumpkins:

  Provide Paige with orange, green, and black crayons. Encourage her to color on the paper while talking about the colors and shapes of pumpkins. You can help her draw a big pumpkin!

• Halloween Songs:

  Play some fun Halloween-themed songs or nursery rhymes. Encourage Paige to dance and move around, celebrating the festive spirit!

• Story Time:

  Read a simple Halloween story or talk about pumpkins. Use expressive voices and gestures to make it engaging for Paige.

Talking Points

• "Look at this round pumpkin! It’s so big and orange!"
• "Can you feel the bumps? What does it feel like?"
• "Let’s color a pumpkin! What color is this? Yes, orange!"
• "Let’s dance to the Halloween song! Can you move like a pumpkin?"
• "Here’s a story about pumpkins! What do you think will happen next?"