Enjoy a themed week full of Pumpkin Themed Toddler Activities. This is a really fun toddler weekly activity guide and a topic that perfect for the toddler & preschool age group!
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
We would love you to join us in our Weekly Themed Facebook Group to share your superhero themed activities and also to share your pics over on Instagram (follow @myboredtoddler and use #myboredtoddler so we can share our favorites!).
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PUMPKINS - Day 1
Book: The Itsy Bitsy Pumpkin
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Pumpkin Dance & Freeze!
Craft - Yarn Pumpkin
An easy pumpkin craft using orange yarn or wool. See how to make it HERE.
Sensory Play - Washing Pumpkins
Why stop at just washing toys! Grab some pumpkins (real or you can use pretend play ones like THESE) and wash them! Throw them in a bucket of soapy water and you'll be amazed how long this activity will keep a toddler busy.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY - Visit a Pumpkin Patch
Do you have a pumpkin patch nearby? Why not go and visit one. Talk about what you can see.
What color are the pumkins?
Why are they all different sizes?
Can you find a BIG pumpkin?
Can you find a SMALL pumpkin?
If you don't have a pumpkin patch nearby try a fruit and vegetable shop or grocery store instead.
PUMPKINS - Day 2
Book: That's Not My Pumpkin!
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song / Dance - 5 Little Pumpkins
Game - Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt
Print out our FREE Printable Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt. Hide the pictures around the house or in a sensory bin and have them find them. Get your FREE Printable Pumpkin Patch Scavenger Hunt HERE.
CRAFT - Pumpkin Painting
Paint real pumpkins!
This fun pumpkin painting activity was shared by Katie! If you use acryclic paint it will stay on better, although you might prefer the washable paints for an easier clean up!
SENSORY PLAY - PUMPKIN SENSORY BIN
Sandy shared her fall sensory bin made with straw and some pretend play pumpkins. Add some animals for a bit more fun!
Get Moving - Pumpkin Yoga for Kids!
Get your pumpkin poses ready and enjoy 5 Little Pumpkins - yoga style!
PUMPKINS - Day 3
Book: Duck & Goose Find a Pumpkin
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on YouTube HERE
Song/Dance: I Picked One Pumpkin
CRAFT - Apple Stamped Pumpkins
This is an activity that has been around for years and is one that toddlers and preschoolers will love doing. It's easy to set up too - see how to set up your apple stamped pumpkins HERE.
SENSORY BIN - Red Lentil Pumpkin Scoop!
This simple sensory bin idea shared by Kika in our Facebook group a few years ago is always a hit! Use a clear plastic container and draw a face to make it a jack-o-lantern pumpkin.
Let your child scoop us the lentils to fill the pumpkin! You could also use orange pom poms to scoop up if you prefer.
PUMPKINS - Day 4
Book: Pick a Pumpkin
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance: Pumpkin Chant
CRAFT - Srunched Paper Pumpkin
This scunched paper pumpkin craft is easy enough for toddlers to do (with help) and the scrunching of the paper is excellent for developing fine motor skills. See the full instructions HERE.
SENSORY PLAY - PUMPKIN CLOUD DOUGH
This pumpkin cloud dough recipe from Elemenopkids is a great pumpkin themed sensory play activity. Cloud dough is really easy ot make and you can find the recipe HERE.
PUMPKINS - Day 5
Book: Pumpkin Jack
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud on Youtube HERE.
Song/Dance - We're Going on a Pumpkin Hunt!
BAKING - Pumpkin Muffins!
Today we're not just playing with pumpkins, we're baking with them! You can choose any recipe you like, but I recommend this pumpkin muffin recipe.
Don't forget the idea of this is to let your toddler help out as much as possible - so it's a little bit more about the process than the finished product! Get the recipe HERE.
CRAFT - Sun Catcher Pumpkins.
Cut out a cardboard pumpkin outline. Place sticky back paper over it and then use small pieces of orange cellophane to create a fun sun catcher pumpkin!
I hope you've enjoyed our week of pumpkin themed activities! Don't forget to share your pictures with us in our Facebook group.
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