Pumpkin Preschool Math
Preschoolers will practice number recognition and counting to twenty with this pumpkin preschool math activity. Perfect for fall!
Are you looking for a fun way to encourage kids to recognize numbers and count to twenty? If so, you’re in the right place!
This hands-on math activity is perfect for doing just that. Add it to your preschool pumpkin theme this fall.
These free preschool printables are perfect for autumn lesson plans. They also work well within your Halloween, pumpkin, or plant-themed lesson plans.
Pumpkin Preschool Math
This math activity requires very little prep work. You will love that this activity helps preschoolers strengthen fine motor skills as they work on early math skills.
Preparing the Activity
To prepare this math activity, print all the pages. I prefer to print the ten frames and number cards on cardstock and the recording page on regular printer paper.
Then, laminate the ten frames and number cards. Cut apart the number cards so that you have twenty separate cards.
Provide your child with all of the pieces of this pack along with some mini counters (pom poms, buttons, or playdough balls) and something to write with.
Completing the Activity
Turn the number cards facedown on the table beside the ten frame page. Children will turn over a card and place it in the top right corner of the ten frame mat.
Use the small counters to build the numbers in the ten frames. Once they’ve built the number, have your child find that number on the recording page and trace it.
Repeat until all numbers have been completed.
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!
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!
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.