Pumpkins and Autumn with the Toddler class

The toddlers spent the day exploring pumpkins through the senses.  First we dug the slimy seeds out, smelling the wonderful aroma of fresh pumpkin.

 We then roasted the seeds...

 And listened to the sound of seeds rattling in the bowl before eating the roasted seeds... which tasted "a lot like popcorn".

 Next, we colored tissue paper leaves....

And the leaves were hung on the ceiling outside the classroom as a surprise for the children.  The display was greeted with wonder and awe.

To continue the exploration at home, here is a song we sang awhile looking at the laminated pumpkin.