Pumpkin Play: Preschool Activity Pack for Ages 2–5

🎃 Pumpkin Play | Play-Based Preschool Activity Bundle

19-Page Digital Download | Ages 2–5 | Homegrown Whole Child

Bring the magic of fall into your home or classroom with Pumpkin Play! This thoughtfully created collection of hands-on preschool activities encourages creativity, curiosity, sensory exploration, and meaningful learning through play.

Created by an experienced early childhood educator and inspired by real activities used in my home-based preschool, this guide makes it easy to provide engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences using simple, affordable materials.

🍂 WHAT’S INCLUDED

7 Hands-On Pumpkin Activities

* Pumpkin Hammering Invitation

* Pumpkin Painting

* Pumpkin Face Craft

* Pumpkin Kitchen Sensory Play

* Homemade Pumpkin Playdough

* Pumpkin Letter Hunt & Matching

* Pumpkin Life Cycle Sequencing

3 Fun Pumpkin Snacks

* Spookley the Square Pumpkin Treats

* Pumpkin Pie in a Cup

* Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

2 Interactive Pumpkin Songs

* Five Little Pumpkins — with handmade finger puppets and movements

* Five Perfect Pumpkins — with playdough, counting, and movement

8 Favorite Pumpkin Books

A carefully selected mix of fiction and nonfiction pumpkin books, with ideas for connecting stories to hands-on learning.

Books are recommendations only and are not included.

🌱 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

✓ Encourages creativity and child-led exploration

✓ Supports fine motor skills, early literacy, language, and problem-solving

✓ Includes simple setup instructions and learning opportunities

✓ Uses affordable, everyday materials

✓ Adaptable for different ages and abilities

✓ Perfect for preschool, homeschool, childcare, or family activities

📥 WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

* One 19-page printable PDF

* Activity instructions, materials lists, and extension ideas

* Snack recipes and interactive songs

* Book recommendations and helpful educator tips

THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED.

Download the guide after purchase and print the pages you need, or reference them on your phone or tablet.

❤️ ABOUT HOMEGROWN WHOLE CHILD

With over 10 years of teaching experience and a passion for developmentally appropriate early childhood education, I believe that children learn best through meaningful, hands-on play.

My resources are inspired by real preschool experiences and created to make play-based learning accessible to families and educators.

Meaningful play. Growing curious minds.

TERMS OF USE

For personal or single-classroom use. Purchasing this resource does not grant permission to resell, redistribute, or share the digital file.

Adult supervision is required. Adapt activities and food materials for children’s individual ages, abilities, and safety needs.

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