The Bumpy Little Pumpkin
…Little Nell and her older sisters search for the perfect Halloween pumpkin, and discover that good things come in small packages….
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Growing Minds Day by Day: Fourth Week of November
…t supplies you have on hand to decorate your turkey – Have FUN! How to Dye Pumpkin Seeds: To color pumpkin seeds you’ll need clean, dry, non-salted pumpkin seeds. If you save them from your pumpkin (or winter squash), make sure you clean and dry them well, then store in the refrigerator to prevent mold. Next, in a zip lock sandwich bag, add 2 teaspoons rubbing alcohol (from the medicine cabinet) and some food coloring (we like McCormick’s neon fo…
Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of December
…ent based activity. Pumpkin Exploration (preschool): Introduce children to pumpkins and how they grow. Use a pumpkin seed activity to practice sorting and counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s. Seed Tapes (K-2): Students will learn proper spacing for planting in the garden. Seed Starting (K-2): Students will observe germination of different types of seeds and learn how to transplant seedlings into soil. Other Resources: ASAP Growing Local Radio Episode: Sa…
Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of October
…ecord daily temperatures. Pumpkin Exploration (K-2): Introduce students to pumpkins and how they grow. Use a pumpkin seed activity to practice sorting and counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s. Sweet Potato Applesauce (K-2): A no-heat recipe that features local apples and sweet potatoes, with literature and curriculum connections. Harvesting the Garden (K-2): Students will review characteristics of mature produce and learn how to harvest different types of…