Materials
scissors (adult use only)
construction paper in fall colors
outlines of various leaves
Instructions
1. In the fall, show the children a large pumpkin. Invite them to feel its surface
and describe how it feels.
2. Ask the children to estimate how much the pumpkin weighs. Record their
responses.
3. Weigh the pumpkin with the children. Ask the children if they think they
weigh more or less than the pumpkin.
4. Create a two-column chart titled "Do You Weigh More or Less than a
Pumpkin?"
5. Weigh the children and record their names and weights on the correct side of
the column.
Teacher - to - Teacher Tip
l Consider cutting the pumpkin
open and cooking the pulp and
using it to make pumpkin bars
for a snack.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning,
consider the following:
l How do the children describe the feel of the pumpkin?
l Are the children able to compare their weights to the pumpkin's?
