There are several activities that go along with the project, keep an eye out for when each item is to be turned in. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at home with a book of their choice, i find it is helpful to model the project together in class. Find inspiration for your book character pumpkin project. See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating and pumpkin contest. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book. I announced to my class on friday that it is time for pumpkin books reports remember. Pumpkins printables and worksheets a to z teacher stuff. This month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. There were no restrictions on what type of pumpkin the students could choose, and they selected items such as paint, candy, wigs, paper, string, and fabric to decorate with. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at home with a book of their choice, i find it is helpful to model the project together in class and that book is perfect.
Assist your child in any painting, cutting, or glueing that will take place to decorate or assemble the picture book pumpkin. Usd 469 third graders create amazing pumpkin characters. Storybook character pumpkin project attention first graders. The plastic pumpkins are a cute idea because they last. A pumpkin unit filled with lessons, printables, and more. Pumpkin book report letter pumpkin books, book report, book. Trick or treat book reports elementary shenanigans. Get kids to read a book, then decorate a pumpkin at home to resemble one of its. Book report ideas are complete with this free book report flip book. Pumpkin book report due october 24, 2011 dear students and parents, it is time for our next second grade project. The 3rd grade rising leaders completed pumpkin book report projects. Oct 02, 2017 we then work together to decorate our pumpkin. Why not have our students create these adorable pumpkins a.
Lets take this harvest theme and bring it into our class for some reading fun. Oct 30, 2017 1st grade pumpkin book report project. Make one for your front porch or ask your classmates to join in. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48.
Next, you are going to decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite story character from a book. Pumpkin book character report and presentation due october. Choose a pumpkin or pumpkins that fits the shape and size that you need for this project. Super teacher tactics teaching resources teachers pay teachers. Pumpkin book report idea and a great freebie from simply kinder. Pumpkin book character report and presentation due. The students will be choosing their favorite fiction.
The report only requires a few kindergarten level sentences look at the rubric to see requirements for decorating your pumpkin and make this a fun projecthappy fall and happy learning i hope you have fun decorating your pumpkins together. Have them decorate a pumpkin to look like the character. We are starting our pumpkin book projectsthis is a family reading project to encourage reading at home and to utilize reading skills in a fun and unique way. The report only requires a few kindergarten level sentences look at the rubric to see requirements for decorating your pumpkin and make this a fun project happy fall and happy learning i hope you have fun decorating your pumpkins together. Oct 24, 2016 explore jayagautams board pumpkin book reports, followed by. Close the book and lightly brush the edges with orange paint do not first wet the paintbrush with water.
All included printable templates make this diy book report project easy and fun for elementary and middle school students in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. Teachers pay teachers pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family project have your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. Make a pumpkin counting book to 10 little pumpkins use the small chart stickers. A multipage report is created by the student and may take more than one night to finish. Biography book report project please find the handout students received attached below. See epas about pdf page to learn more stability of pharmaceuticals, personal care products, steroids, and hormones in aqueous samples, potw effluents, and biosolids pdf 43 pp, 371 k, september 2010, 820r8. The pumpkin project by katie smith goodreads share book. Your class will have fun using these pumpkin book report ideas for. Our elementary school hosts its annual pumpkin book character contest. Understanding character traits helps students become better readers and writers. Our goal is for families to have fun with this homework project.
Other support documents for cwa methods clean water act. I am attaching the book report materials for those asking for extra copies below. The pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb. Usd 469 third graders create amazing pumpkin characters for. Pumpkin book report project sumter district schools. The short book report form is handed out by the teacher and can be completed in one night like a homework assignment. Does your child need to decorate a pumpkin inspired by there favorite book. Sep 10, 2019 choose a pumpkin or pumpkins that fits the shape and size that you need for this project. They read a book and chose a character from their book and wrote. Learners will love wearing their book reports to school and show them off to their classmates this engaging book report project includes 6 pages. Classic baking soda and vinegar, homemade slime, oobleck, bubbles and more. I love pairing books with family outings or class field trips. They read a book and chose a character from their book and wrote about the characters t.
Make one for your front porch or ask your classmates to join in for a whole class activity. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book report. They had to make their pumpkin into their character from the book they did their report on. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october. Celebrate literacy and creativity with this handson collaborative storybook pumpkin activity. Print the pumpkin sight words pumpkin sight words and practice the words or beginning sounds with your children. So todays book list features stories for toddlers, preschoolers and elementary kids with all types of pumpkin fun. A great project you can do with your kiddos during the fall time. In how many seeds in a pumpkin, charlies class attempts to answer this very question. My whole point in doing this october book project was to take a different spin on the classic book report, said third grade teacher, mrs. Pumpkin book reports free printables to pull it off. Students dress up a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character. The library is hosting a book character pumpkin project.
Have your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. We have all seen those cute pumpkins that match our favorite characters in stories. The foam pumpkins that are available at craft stores are very much preferred as real pumpkins quickly rot. Oct 23, 2014 always on the lookout for ways to work classic fun into the curriculum, i use our pumpkin project to teach estimation, measurement, place value, and other math concepts. Celebrate literacy and creativity with this handson collaborative story book pumpkin activity. The books are generally for kids ages 510 depending on reading level, of course. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers.
We love pumpkins, we love fall, and we love science. Super teacher tactics teaching resources teachers pay. Remember this assignment is not mandatory, but if your child chooses to participate please send in the pumpkin, book report, and book. This free printable animal report template helps prek, kindergartners, first graders, 2nd graders, 3rd graders, 4th graders, 5th graders, and 6th grade students to learn about zoo animals. Remember no carving and make sure your first grader can carry the pumpkin without any help. Oct 24, 2012 each student had to bring in a pumpkin. Pumpkin life cycle sequencing cards two sets to choose from pumpkin pumpkin sequencing activity printable and lesson plan this printable has a full lesson plan for the book pumpkin, pumpkin and a printable sequencing page that can be used for learning about the pumpkin life cycle alone or. Pumpkin book report letter pumpkin books, book report.
In this fun fallthemed activity, your child will design and decorate a pumpkin based on a picture book. Assist your child in any painting, cutting, or glueing that will take place to. All included printable templates make this diy book report project easy and fun for elementary and middle school students in. It is time for first grades storybook character pumpkin project.
Students decorated pumpkins to match a character from the book. Compared to many of my other book lists, this is a relatively short list of halloween early chapter books, but that makes it very manageable. Information was sent home about a book report assignment. Nov 21, 2017 the 3rd grade rising leaders completed pumpkin book report projects. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family projecthave your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. The pumpkin project melds standardsbased content with slimy, tactile teamwork, making it the perfect halloweenfree october or november activity. Fill this out after students read the book in small groups or as a class.
Sep 10, 2019 the pumpkin patches in our area open this week and like many families, my kids are excited to hunt down the perfect orange orb. Pumpkin shaped chart stickers can be bought in bulk at staples or your local teacher store. Pumpkin book report project welcome to our kindergarden. Pumpkin book character report and presentation due october 11th. I usually buy a foam pumpkin for this project, because my students love to look at their pumpkin all year long. I even have my students create a 2d version of the book project. Winner of itv lorraines top tales 2016 lottie and her.
Pumpkin project 2015 southern highlands elementary. Here are 12 easy to make storybook pumpkin ideas to inspire you. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book. Pumpkin book reports are one of my favorite family projects each year. The students loved making their pumpkin into their character. First, you are going to get a real or fake pumpkin do not carve. They read a book and chose a character from their book and wrote about the characters traits, finding text evidence to back up. In the fall season, students can select their favorite book and paint a pumpkin to represent the main character. Guide your child to gather the necessary decorating supplies to create the pumpkin. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family project. For chapter books for kids ages 810, that also make excellent family read alouds, check out these fantastic halloween. I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the traditional way of reading a library book and flipping the pages physically.
Use the pumpkin project blueprint to sketch out ideas. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches character traits and more. Margaret mcnamara has written the perfect book to introduce the pumpkin seed investigation. Literacy read the big pumpkin by erica silverman alladin, 1995 even if you are not a fan of halloween, most children love this book and it is fun to act out the characters in the story. Attached you will find directions for the pumpkin project as well as dates when certain parts are due. If your child is writing his first book report, help him get a handle on the characters in his book. Please send me pictures of your classroom pumpkins. Teachers, your students will love this creative book report project for elementary kids. We encourage families to help with the pumpkin, but please make sure the pumpkin is mostly completed by your first grader. Ive compiled a list of my favorite pumpkin book report ideas. Thirdgrade students wrote a book report and then decorated a pumpkin to represent a character from the book. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches.
These character pumpkins are some of the best ones that we have ever seen. Here is the letter that was sent home with october homework. Short templates are available in lots of fun book report ideas suitable for young children. These pumpkin science experiments and activities are a fun take on classic science experiments with a bit of a twist. Pumpkin book report pumpkin book report family project have your students do these fun pumpkin book reports at home with their families. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. October is an excellent time for all things pumpkins. I am so loving this fall weather that we have going on in the south. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Oct 26, 2016 i am attaching the book report materials for those asking for extra copies below.
Pumpkin book report project its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. You could even ask me for a book if you promise to bring it back. I purposefully have my reports due 23 days before we present so i. I had our reading buddies who are 3rd graders come to our room and help us with our characters. This is going to be my class first book report this year. Focus your discussion on the characters in the story. This bestselling packet has been completely updated and now includes crisp fonts, new clipart, additional pages and. Discuss with your child what book character they would like to do their report on. This bestselling packet has been completely updated and now includes crisp fonts, new clipart, additional pages and edita.
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