Pumpkin Seed Counting Activity

What’s Included:

• 10 orange pumpkin halves: Each pumpkin displays a number from 1 to 10 on its trunk.
• Pumpkin seeds cut-outs: Print multiple copies to provide enough seeds for counting.

How to Use:

• Setup: Print and laminate all pages for durability. Cut out the pumpkins and seeds, and optionally, attach velcro to keep the seeds in place during play.
• Activity: Children choose a pumpkin, identify the number on its trunk, and count out the corresponding number of pumpkin seeds. You can also use pom poms or real pumpkin seeds for a fun twist. For a fine motor challenge, attach seeds or pom poms to clothes pegs for children to clip onto the pumpkins.

Educational Benefits:

• Number Recognition: Supports children in identifying numbers 1-10 through visual cues on the pumpkins.
• Counting Skills: Promotes accurate counting and reinforces one-to-one correspondence.
• Fine Motor Development: Enhances hand-eye coordination and muscle strength through manipulating small objects like seeds or pegs.
• Problem-Solving: Teaches children how to link numbers to quantities, building essential early math skills.
• Sensory Exploration: Using real pumpkin seeds or textured alternatives adds a sensory dimension to the activity.

This resource offers a fun and educational way to reinforce number recognition, counting skills, and fine motor development, making it ideal for classroom centers, small groups, or at-home learning!