Friday, October 07, 2016

10 Pumpkin Math Activities for Kids

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Learn and explore math with pumpkins using these 10 fun pumpkin math activities for kids!

Here are some fabulous ways for kids to explore math using pumpkins. 

From counting, measuring, weighing to subtraction and multiplication, these pumpkin math activities are fun for kids of all ages. Some of these activities include free printables, while others encourage you to head outdoors for a pumpkin scavenger hunt.

So grab some pumpkins, real or fake, and try out some pumpkin math this fall!

Math activities with pumpkins

Learn Math with Pumpkins! 

1. Pumpkin Math on the Light Table - Explore math using pumpkins with this simple visual sensory activity.

2. Pumpkin Patch Math Game (pictured) from School Time Snippets - Here's a cute pumpkin math idea for preschoolers!

3. Pumpkin Math & Engineering Challenge from Fun-A-Day! - I love this simple math and engineering challenge. It's great for working on counting, one-to-one correspondence, and fine motor skills.

4. How Heavy is a Pumpkin? Math Activity (pictured) from Frugal Fun for Boys & Girls - I love this math activity as it encourages kids to compare the weight of pumpkins to other objects. Super fun!

5. Nail Those Math Facts! from There's Just One Mommy - Use a hammer and a pumpkin to practice math facts?! Yes, I could see my youngest LOVING this activity!

6. Measuring Pumpkins from Mom Inspired Life - My kids are always a sucker for an activity that involves a measuring tape, so I know they would love this activity!

7. Pumpkin Counting in Sand from 3 Dinosaurs - I love this combination of math and sensory play! It is also a great way to work on fine motor skills.

8. Visual Multiplication Pumpkin Patch Array from School Time Snippets - This pumpkin math array is a perfect way for visual learners to explore multiplication.

9. Pumpkin Math Facts Pick & Solve Sticks (pictured) from Creative Family Fun - This math activity would make a great busy bag idea as well.

10. Pumpkin Hunt Using Ten Frames from Still Playing School - I love that this math activity encourages kids to get outside and walk around their neighborhood.

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