Everything you need to study pumpkins this fall!
Pumpkins are a quintessential part of autumn and provide endless opportunities for learning and exploration. Whether you're celebrating the autumnal equinox or planting pumpkins in spring for an autumn harvest, it’s always fun to learn about these fascinating fruits. Together, we’ll explore pumpkin anatomy, the life cycle, and cultural significance through engaging, hands-on activities. There is so much to learn and explore about pumpkins no matter the season!
This study is designed for all ages. It includes plenty of activities for elementary-aged students, and everything can be adapted for older children.
It’s open and go! Simply grab a few of the suggested books from the library, open the Pumpkin Unit Study, and start learning.
When you order, you’ll receive a 60+ page spiral-bound unit study along with digital student pages emailed to you, so you can print them again and again.
To make your study even more fun, you can add loose student pages or a pumpkin sticker pack. Order multiples if you have more than one child!
Please note, the spiral-bound study already includes the student pages; these add-ons are just for your convenience.
Spiral Bound Pumpkin Unit Study $20.00
Student Pages Add-On $3.50
Stickers Add-On $8.00
Bundle (Study + Add-Ons) $30.00
Lesson 1: Pumpkin Varieties
Learn about the basics, different varieties of pumpkins, their relatives, and visit a pumpkin patch.
Lesson 2: Parts of a Pumpkin
Explore the pumpkin plant and fruit, dissect a pumpkin, and carve a jack-o-lantern.
Lesson 3: Pumpkin Life Cycle
Follow the journey from seed to fruit, including flowering, pollination, and germination of pumpkin seeds.
Lesson 4: Photosynthesis
Discover how pumpkin plants make their own food, the role of sunlight in the food chain, and the ecological importance of pumpkins.
Lesson 5: Pumpkins in Culture
Explore the history, cultural traditions, and current uses of pumpkins.
Lesson 6: Pumpkin Fun & Exploration
Wrap up your pumpkin study with crafts, drawing, and hands-on activities, plus suggestions for fun family movies that fit the theme!
This unit study is a wonderful way to bring science, history, art, and nature together under one fun fall theme. Whether you’re teaching preschoolers, elementary learners, or adapting for middle grades, this resource is flexible, engaging, and easy to use. Bring the joy of pumpkins into your homeschool this fall!
The materials used are biodegradable and/or recyclable. We work hard to maintain 100% biodegradable and/or recyclable packaging and shipping materials for all items we sell.
All artwork and design elements are original creations by Stephanie Hathaway Designs.
Please read our Terms & Policies page to read about our shipping and returns policies.
Everything you need to study pumpkins this fall!
Pumpkins are a quintessential part of autumn and provide endless opportunities for learning and exploration. Whether you're celebrating the autumnal equinox or planting pumpkins in spring for an autumn harvest, it’s always fun to learn about these fascinating fruits. Together, we’ll explore pumpkin anatomy, the life cycle, and cultural significance through engaging, hands-on activities. There is so much to learn and explore about pumpkins no matter the season!
This study is designed for all ages. It includes plenty of activities for elementary-aged students, and everything can be adapted for older children.
It’s open and go! Simply grab a few of the suggested books from the library, open the Pumpkin Unit Study, and start learning.
When you order, you’ll receive a 60+ page spiral-bound unit study along with digital student pages emailed to you, so you can print them again and again.
To make your study even more fun, you can add loose student pages or a pumpkin sticker pack. Order multiples if you have more than one child!
Please note, the spiral-bound study already includes the student pages; these add-ons are just for your convenience.
Spiral Bound Pumpkin Unit Study $20.00
Student Pages Add-On $3.50
Stickers Add-On $8.00
Bundle (Study + Add-Ons) $30.00
Lesson 1: Pumpkin Varieties
Learn about the basics, different varieties of pumpkins, their relatives, and visit a pumpkin patch.
Lesson 2: Parts of a Pumpkin
Explore the pumpkin plant and fruit, dissect a pumpkin, and carve a jack-o-lantern.
Lesson 3: Pumpkin Life Cycle
Follow the journey from seed to fruit, including flowering, pollination, and germination of pumpkin seeds.
Lesson 4: Photosynthesis
Discover how pumpkin plants make their own food, the role of sunlight in the food chain, and the ecological importance of pumpkins.
Lesson 5: Pumpkins in Culture
Explore the history, cultural traditions, and current uses of pumpkins.
Lesson 6: Pumpkin Fun & Exploration
Wrap up your pumpkin study with crafts, drawing, and hands-on activities, plus suggestions for fun family movies that fit the theme!
This unit study is a wonderful way to bring science, history, art, and nature together under one fun fall theme. Whether you’re teaching preschoolers, elementary learners, or adapting for middle grades, this resource is flexible, engaging, and easy to use. Bring the joy of pumpkins into your homeschool this fall!
The materials used are biodegradable and/or recyclable. We work hard to maintain 100% biodegradable and/or recyclable packaging and shipping materials for all items we sell.
All artwork and design elements are original creations by Stephanie Hathaway Designs.
Please read our Terms & Policies page to read about our shipping and returns policies.
