Pumpkin Craft and Write Autumn Writing Activity Fall Craft Project Fall Writing

This Pumpkin Craft and Write resource has students create a seasonal pumpkin craft and then use it as inspiration for writing, reflection and literacy practice. It is a good fit for 2nd to 5th grade and works for classroom teachers, homeschool families and sub plans.

Students design a unique pumpkin using the templates, bits and pieces, pick-a-pattern pages and choice-based design elements, with a PowerPoint tutorial to guide them through the craft step by step. They then use their finished piece to inspire fiction, nonfiction and opinion writing, connecting it to the pumpkin life cycle, harvest and autumn traditions.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF PLUS POWERPOINT TUTORIAL)

• 1 About the Craft and Write Resource Page
• 1 How to Use the Craft and Write Resource Page
• 1 Full Lesson Plan Page with overview, materials and lesson hook
• 1 Instruction Page for teaching the lesson step by step
• 1 Standards Page
• 1 PowerPoint Tutorial
• 1 Warm-Up Drawing Challenge Page: a pumpkin hanging out with its crow friend
• 1 Pumpkin Life Cycle Reading Page
• 2 Rubric Pages
• 1 Writing Peer Feedback Page
• 1 3 Stars and a Wish Reflection Page
• 1 Maker's Mindsets Page
• 1 Exit Ticket Page
• 2 Step-by-Step Craft Guide Pages for educators
• 1 Pumpkin Craft Template Page
• 1 Bits and Pieces Page
• 1 Eyes Page
• 1 Pick-a-Pattern Pumpkin Pieces Page
• 1 Pick-a-Pattern Planning Page
• 1 Nonfiction Writing Planning Page
• 1 Fiction Writing Planning Page
• 2 Pumpkin Write and Draw Story Prompt Pages: growing from seed to harvest, and a lost pumpkin finding its way back
• 2 Extra Final Draft Writing Pages for the story prompts
• 2 Opinion Writing Pages: are pumpkins the best part of autumn?
• 2 Fiction Writing Pages: a magical pumpkin that rolls through autumn fields
• 2 Informational Writing Pages: the pumpkin life cycle and how pumpkins are used after harvest
• 2 Blank Writing Pages

HOW TO USE IT

Show students the craft steps by demonstrating them or with the PowerPoint, then have them complete one or more of the writing tasks inspired by what they made. Use it for autumn writing, pumpkin crafts, fall literacy centers, seasonal bulletin boards, homeschool projects, sub plans and art integration.

Focus on one writing genre or use several across multiple days. The planners, final draft pages, peer feedback, rubrics, exit ticket and reflections give the lesson structure if you want to spread it over more than one class.

FAQ

Who can use this resource?

Classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and art teachers who want a fall activity that combines crafting, writing and literacy.

What kinds of writing are included?

Fiction, nonfiction and opinion writing, with writing planners, final draft pages, peer feedback and reflection pages.

How long does this resource take?

It can be a one-day craft and writing lesson or be spread across 2 to 3 class periods, depending on how much writing, discussion and reflection you include.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable resource.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Clip art may be used as clip art, website graphics, binder covers or bulletin board decorations. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic