What can we do with Pumpkins other than carving them into Jack-o-lanterns?

Pumpkins come in so many different shapes, sizes and colours.  Some are meant only for decoration like “gourds”, some are great for baking and of course, ones for carving.

 

If you have a pumpkin/pumpkins, consider these activities before carving them: 

Painting and drawing on the pumpkins

Drawing/sketching pumpkins using them as inspiration

Use stickers to decorate the pumpkins

Hammering golf pegs into pumpkins, great for eye-hand coordination

Guessing game of the weight of the pumpkin.  Measuring the diameter, height and width

Will it sink or will it float?

 

Once it’s carved:

Counting and sorting all the seeds

Roasting the seeds

Using the seeds for art collage

Planting the seeds

 

I wonder what you’ll do with your pumpkin?  Please share any ideas you may have.  I love hearing from you all.  Have fun exploring Pumpkins!