Bring hands-on exploration to your fall lessons with this Free Inside My Pumpkin Science Activity! Students explore what’s inside a pumpkin through observation, art, and sensory discovery — perfect for your October science center or a fall harvest theme.
Ideal for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten, this engaging mini-investigation helps children develop scientific observation skills while practicing sequencing, vocabulary, and fine-motor coordination.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
FREE PRINTABLE PAGE
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Black-and-white “What’s Inside My Pumpkin?” template for students to color, cut, and fold
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Simple step-by-step directions: cut, paint or color, dissect, glue pulp and seeds
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Perfect for group investigations or independent work
TEACHING IDEAS
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Use during a class pumpkin investigation or sensory center
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Pair with read-alouds like From Seed to Pumpkin by Wendy Pfeffer or Pumpkin Circle by George Levenson
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Add yarn for pulp and real pumpkin seeds for texture and science vocabulary practice
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Display completed projects on a fall science board
SKILLS COVERED
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Observation and classification
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Fine-motor coordination (cutting, gluing, painting)
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Sequencing and following directions
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Early science vocabulary (seed, pulp, stem, skin)
WHY TEACHERS LOVE THIS FREEBIE
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Low-prep, high-engagement seasonal science lesson
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Combines art, literacy, and observation
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Encourages exploration and discussion
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Perfect complement to any pumpkin or fall thematic unit
EXTEND YOUR FALL SCIENCE LESSONS
Pair this Free Inside My Pumpkin Activity with the Pumpkin Thematic Bundle for a complete week of fall learning, including science lessons, literacy centers, math centers, poems, and songs.
Read more on my blog: Pumpkin Anatomy Craft for photos, setup tips, and extension ideas.
MORE FALL FINDS ON AMAZON
Visit my Amazon Storefront for pumpkin-themed books, sensory tools, and classroom supplies featured in my Fall Classroom Finds list.
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