Are you looking for a fun pumpkin craft to add to your preschool pumpkin theme? Try this simple pumpkin paper plate craft. It’s perfect for preschoolers.

I love making pumpkin crafts in October. And, it doesn’t get any easier than this paper plate craft.

With just a few supplies you’ve probably got in your craft closet already, preschoolers and kindergarteners can whip up this paper plate pumpkin in no time.

Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft

You won’t believe how easy it is to make this preschool craft. In just a few minutes, you can have a super simple pumpkin craft to display.

What You’ll Need

Large white paper plate
Orange craft paint
Brown construction paper
Green construction paper
Green ribbon
Glue (or hot glue gun)
Paint brush
Scissors

What You’ll Do

Have your children start this craft by painting the paper plate orange. Set the plate to the side to dry. Once it’s dry, apply another coat of paint if desired. Set aside again to dry completely.

Cut a brown stem out of the brown construction paper.

Cut a green leaf out of the green construction paper.

Turn the paper plate over to the back and glue the stem on. Allow to dry.

Turn the paper plate over to the front and glue the leaf next to the stem.

Cut the ribbon into a 4-6 inch piece.

Turn the paper plate to the back and glue the ribbon to the back. Once dry, you can use a strong piece of tape to make sure the ribbon stays secure on the paper plate. Use scissor technique to curl the ribbon.

Display the pumpkin paper plate craft!

PRESCHOOL BOOKS ABOUT PUMPKINS

Fill your book basket with a great collection of pumpkin books for kids. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.

If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.

The Run-Away Pumpkin – On a windy autumn day, Marla Little comes running down the hill, yelling, “Help! My giant pumpkin is rolling away! Onward it goes, rolling and turning, with no sign of stopping! Diddle-dee-doo! Oh, what shall I do?”

How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? – Mr. Tiffin and his students explore skip counting and estimation in a fun pumpkin-themed classroom experiment!

The Pumpkin Book – The book features bold, clearly-labeled illustrations, directions for drying seeds, and even how to carve funny or scary faces into your pumpkin (with an adult’s help), along with a fascinating section on pumpkin facts and lore. Perfect for aspiring farmers and kids who can’t wait for Halloween!

More Pumpkin Fun for Preschoolers

If you’re looking for more pumpkin fun for your preschoolers, be sure to check out these activities:

Teaching Resources

Learn all about the parts of a pumpkin. How do they work? What do they do? This parts of a pumpkin felt board set is simple enough for preschoolers and detailed enough for use within homeschool or early elementary classrooms.

Provide your preschooler with hours of Halloween fun with the 5 Little Pumpkins Sensory Bin!

Pumpkin Paper Plate Craft

Are you looking for a fun pumpkin craft to add to your preschool pumpkin theme? Try this simple pumpkin paper plate craft. It’s perfect for preschoolers.