Pumpkin Thematic Bundle | Science, Literacy, and Math Activities

Celebrate fall in the classroom with this Pumpkin Thematic Bundle. Students explore the life cycle, parts, and characteristics of pumpkins through hands-on science lessons, literacy centers, math centers, poems, and creative writing activities.

Perfect for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and early 1st grade, this bundle helps learners connect real-world observation with early academic skills while developing vocabulary, comprehension, and curiosity about the natural world.

What’s Included in the Pumpkin Thematic Bundle

THEMATIC ROUTINES

• Welcome slides for morning meetings or transitions

• Shared reading and shared writing templates

• Directed drawings and differentiated writing pages

• Predictable chart activity and thematic reader (Grow a Pumpkin)

• Interactive poem (Pumpkin Seeds)

SCIENCE LESSONS

• Pumpkins: Introduce what students already know about pumpkins and record observations

• Pumpkin Life Cycle: Identify and sequence the stages of pumpkin growth

• Parts of a Pumpkin: Explore pumpkin anatomy (stem, skin, seeds, pulp, vine)

• Pumpkin Investigation: Observe, measure, and record pumpkin properties

• Thankful Pumpkin: Reflect on gratitude with a creative writing and craft activity

LITERACY CENTERS

• Clip cards for picture-word matching and beginning sounds

• Pocket chart for sentence building

• Write-the-room sight word and vocabulary activity

• Magnet letter center for word building

• Sensory syllable counting activity

MATH CENTERS

• Clip cards for counting pumpkin seeds

• Spin-and-count game (make it to twenty)

• Pocket chart for missing number practice

• Comparing numbers activity (greater, less, equal)

• Color-by-code number recognition pages

Skills Covered

• Observing and recording properties of plants

• Sequencing life cycle stages

• Identifying parts of a plant and their functions

• Practicing number sense, counting, and comparison

• Building reading fluency, vocabulary, and sentence structure

• Expressing ideas through writing and art

Why Teachers Love This Bundle

• Combines science, literacy, and math into one cohesive theme

• Designed for hands-on exploration and observation

• Low-prep printables and visual supports for classroom use

• Engaging cross-curricular lessons for the fall season

• Flexible for whole group, small group, or independent centers

Extend Your Learning

Pair this Pumpkin Thematic Bundle with the October Thematic Unit Bundle for a full month of seasonal learning, including Fire Safety, Halloween, and Nocturnal Animals themes.

More Pumpkin Finds on Amazon

Visit my Amazon Storefront for teacher-approved pumpkin-themed books, manipulatives, and classroom décor that pair perfectly with this unit. These items make your pumpkin investigations and lessons easy to prepare and engaging to teach.

Want to See It in Action?

Read my blog post: Pumpkin Science Activities for the Classroom to see how I use this bundle with my students through real lessons, anchor charts, and photos.