This project did require prep work at home ahead of time for me. I wasn't going to try to carve pumpkins in class with a knife next to a class full of curious toddlers!
So at home the night before I carved out the top of enough small pumpkins for each child to have one.
I used a spoon to loosen up the seeds and insides a little to help with the sprouting after the kids would add the dirt to the inside.
Still carving.......
The day came and the kids were super excited to see the pumpkins, even more when they found out what we were doing with them.
After we were done, we sent them high on a shelf next to the window to get some light. Again, next time, sending them home as soon as we are done with the "planting" part!
Just for those that were curious, this is what they ended up like after. As you can see, some of them did sprout, but the yucky smelly mold was a huge minus. But you learn something new every day. Now we know how to do it better!
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