How to create a board game book report our pastimes. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book. Project pumpkin extension activities collaboration projects. Pumpkins activities, lessons and printables a to z. This way it gives time for those late pumpkins to arrive and also provides great reading and writing activities during centers. Keep all of the steps and directions in mind when you are choosing your character.
Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character. Learn how pumpkin book projects are the perfect way to get kids excited about. There are several activities that go along with the project, keep an eye out for when each item is to be turned in. Pumpkin book report project its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. Students can write captions for the photos you take during the project. As you write your answers, talk about the events, thoughts, and feelings that surrounded. Pumpkin book report by simply kinder teachers pay teachers.
A more traditional written book report option and a modern flipbook option. Although it can be read as a simple adventure story, there are several themes interwoven within the story that illustrate selfishness, intolerance of differences and bullying as well as believing in yourself. One of my favorite books for teaching about character traits is the paper bag princess by robert munsch. Halloween english teaching resources and lesson plans. A small enough pumpkin that the student can carry it. Pumpkin character report wilders preparatory academy charter. Trick or treat book reports and pumpkin projects will be the highlight of all fall activities in your classroom. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins, book character pumpkins. Once the paint has dried, fan the book open and glue the front and back covers together to form a pumpkin shape.
Depending on the age of your students you can have them create their postcards from a variety of point of views. Please send me pictures of your classroom pumpkins. The theme for the pumpkin contest is my favorite book character. The book should be at or above your current reading level. Elementary schoolelementary news sandhills public schools. To finish the pumpkin, i tied a few faux leaves to the top with raffia.
Jones and clifford were all on display in first grade today. They can decorate bulletin boards, be used for collage or other paper crafts, scrapbooking, stencils, diy sewing projects, or just about anything your creativity can come up with. Pumpkin book report project welcome to our kindergarden. This pack offers two different project options centered around a character study. Social studies activities teaching social studies classroom activities book activities classroom ideas teaching history book report projects. This is a bulletin board display featuring yummy cheeseburger book report projects.
We will be writing biographies about some of our favorite american heroes and will create pumpkins to match. This report takes that fun and makes for a great way to write about your favorite book. The plastic pumpkins are a cute idea because they last. Book character pumpkin decorating contest the south bosque library is sponsoring its annual pumpkindecorating contest for every kindergarten through fourth grade student who would like to enter. Oct 24, 2016 explore jayagautams board pumpkin book reports, followed by. Project pumpkin extension activities collaboration. This uniquely shaped cheeseburger book report project contains assembling directions, first draft worksheets, final draft templates, grading rubric, and a matching bulletin board banner. First, you are going to get a real or fake pumpkin do not carve. To make the stem, take the top of the spine from step 1 and glue the front and.
Pumpkin decorating connected to reading what could be any better this report and project combo brings the love of fall together with the love of reading. So long as your instructor permits it, a book report can be an opportunity to be creative and interpret the material you studied in an engaging way. These fun projects, from unique teaching resources, measure 9 x 21 inches after your students have. You could even ask me for a book if you promise to bring it back. You may choose the same books you have been independently reading for your free choice reading.
I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at. Also known as the pumpkin book method guidance and recommendations for whole effluent toxicity wet testing pdf 60 pp, 252 k, july 2000, 821b00004 guidance and recommendations on the conduct of the approved wet test methods and interpretation of wet test results reported under the npdes program. In the pumpkin plan, mike michalowicz, author of the perennial business cult classic the toilet paper entrepreneur, reveals how applying the same few simple methods farmers use to grow colossal prizewinning pumpkins can lead entrepreneurs to grow colossally successful businesses. Youll find that writing to sources is a key task and the speak. Oct 9, 2014 explore laceypbushs board pumpkin book report, followed by. Our students turned in their pumpkins today, and their projects were amazing. Apr 04, 2020 the library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at home with a book of their choice, i find it is helpful to model the project together in class and that book. Transform a book that is old, damaged, or just plain horrible, into a super cute book pumpkin.
Pumpkin reports is an computer animated science fiction comedy television series. The pumpkin project melds standardsbased content with slimy, tactile teamwork, making it the perfect halloweenfree october or november activity. Book character pumpkins pumpkin books physical education book characters rainbow display bulletin boards floor space billboard. Completing a book report doesnt have to mean sitting at a computer and writing a lengthy essay. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book report. Remember this assignment is not mandatory, but if your child chooses to participate please send in the pumpkin, book report, and book. They took turns giving oral book reports on their book. Traditionally, requiring students to write questions and answers about a. Pumpkin book report project sumter district schools. I have my students do their own independent 3d pumpkin book report at home with a book of their choice, i find it is helpful to model the project together in class and that book is perfect. History of the teal pumpkin adapted book teal pumpkin. The smells and colors abound and its the beginning of festive holidays for the rest of the year. There are 20 printable worksheets and template pages in this set of reading resources, as well as a 5 page color bulletin board display banner.
See more ideas about pumpkin books, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin contest. Then, answer the questions as if you were the character. Step 6 after playing the game students can evaluate using the simple rubric. One way to do this is to create a board game based on the book, using. Also known as the pumpkin book method guidance and recommendations for whole effluent toxicity wet testing pdf 60 pp, 252 k, july 2000, 821b00004 guidance and recommendations on the conduct of the approved wet test methods and interpretation of. I placed mine somewhat towards the top, where i would have enough of the book bind left behind to be the stem of the pumpkin. And of course it is the beginning of everything pumpkin time. This month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. Always on the lookout for ways to work classic fun into the curriculum, i use our pumpkin project to teach estimation, measurement, place value, and other math concepts. Pumpkin life cycle sequencing cards two sets to choose from pumpkin pumpkin sequencing activity printable and lesson plan this printable has a full lesson plan for the book pumpkin, pumpkin and a printable sequencing page that can be used for learning about the pumpkin life cycle alone or along with the book. Focus your discussion on the characters in the story.
The pumpkin book character project is a great activity for fall. These finished game board book report projects will make a colorful and dynamic bulletin board display of your students work. Selecting a book select a high quality book to use for your project. This ela project provides extensive opportunities for students to engage with their story. But also, because book page crafts are inexpensive, they use materials that most of us have on hand already and the neutral look of the all over black and white text, is a great background drop for pretty much anything that you would like to add to it. This year, i have decided to switch things up a bit. Everything that you need to complete these game board book report projects is included in this set of teaching resources. Other support documents for cwa methods clean water act. Pumpkin life cycle sequencing cards two sets to choose from pumpkin pumpkin sequencing activity printable and lesson plan this printable has a full lesson plan for the book pumpkin, pumpkin and a printable sequencing page that can be used for learning about the pumpkin life cycle alone or. During october, have your students create pumpkin book report projects. I used four rows of book pages all the same size, then on the last row i cut about a half an inch off the folded book page pieces to give it the pumpkin shape. After ripping the hardcover from the spine, take trusty sharp shears and carefully cut the outside of the pages the best i could in a halfcircle round, yet think pumpkin shape.
Monday, october 29, 2012 it its october and that means pumpkins are everywhere. The students will be choosing their favorite fiction. These diy pumpkin projects will add lots of seasonal decor to your home with very little cost. Attached you will find directions for the pumpkin project as well as dates when certain parts are due. Next, you are going to decorate the pumpkin to look like a favorite story character from a book. Pumpkin contests are a great way to raise money for special causes at the school and encourage participation and parent involvement. Oct 26, 2018 pumpkin out of a book project this is the perfect craft for those who love to read and for those who hate to read. Pumpkins arent exactly round, so i made the base a little bit fatter. Apr 28, 2020 make a fun popup card that can sit on a table or shelf, using the contents of the april 2020 stampin up. The packet includes a parent letter with detailed instructions on how to make the character pumpkin and a character sketch sheet. Dont pick a book that is too easy or too hard for your reading skill. Oct 30, 2011 once the paint has dried, fan the book open and glue the front and back covers together to form a pumpkin shape.
The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48. The report only requires a few kindergarten level sentences look at the rubric to see requirements for decorating your pumpkin and make this a fun project happy fall and happy learning i hope you have fun decorating your pumpkins together. Pumpkin project project packet look through the entire packet for this project. I am attaching the book report materials for those asking for extra copies below. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october. A rhyming halloween counting board book sure to delight the youngest trickortreaters now in a board book edition for the youngest reader, join a sneaky spider, a wily witch, a silly scarecrow, and other favorite spooky creatures as seven orange pumpkins disappear in a countdown to a halloween surprise. I love book page crafts maybe thats because i love books so much.
See this book page pumpkin here in my fall vignette from last year. See more ideas about pumpkin books, character pumpkins and book character pumpkins. April 2020 paper pumpkin alternate project youtube. This resource contains all the instructions and handouts needed to complete the lapbook shown in the picture. Aug 26, 20 open the book about halfway and place your paper template on top with the center of the pumpkin matching up to the center binding of the book. Print the pumpkin sight words pumpkin sight words and practice the words or beginning sounds with your children. Students dress up a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character.
This fun lapbook resource will create a book report project for any novel use for independent reading projects, literature circles, or whole class novel studies. The library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. If you dont want to send the project home, you can decorate the pumpkin in class and have a schoolwide pumpkin decorating contest. See the paper mache pumpkins activity in the arts section below. Students will choose a book they have not read in the past. All that you will need is scissors, glue, tape, and coloring pencils there are 20 printable worksheets and template pages in this set of reading resources, as well as a 5 page color bulletin board display banner. Lets take this harvest theme and bring it into our class for some reading fun.
It provides clear examples which allow students to draw conclusions about the characters traits and emotions. School projects projects for kids project ideas potato people esperanza rising world book. It was produced by motion pictures and was broadcast from october 31, 2015 to april 23, 2016. Winner of itv lorraines top tales 2016 lottie and her. On my 6 different october and halloween pages, you will find fun, unique, and creative teaching resources for english and math, as well as powerpoint activities, bulletin board displays, and creative writing printable worksheets. We are starting our pumpkin book projectsthis is a family reading project to encourage reading at home and to utilize reading skills in a fun and unique way. Pumpkin books cat pumpkin pumpkin crafts pumpkin ideas pumpkin carving childrens book characters storybook. You might also enjoy our 50 state flowers coloring pages. The teachers at our sons school recommended the legend of spookley the square pumpkin. Lets take this letharvest theme and bring it into our classroom for some reading fun.
You could even use them as pumpkin carving templates to show off your state pride. Kids love this projectolder grade i may actually have to purchase this. Pumpkin character book report dublin unified school district. In a good novel, the main character must make some hard choices. I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the traditional way of reading a library book and flipping the pages physically. Pumpkins printables and worksheets a to z teacher stuff. You may pick any character from any book you have read or.
Pumpkin book report by useful resources teachers pay. I even have my students create a 2d version of the book project. This pumpkin book report is aligned to first grade common core standards. Oct 03, 2019 history of the teal pumpkin project adapted book teach your students all about the teal pumpkin project, when and why it started, and how to participate with this set of adapted, leveled readers. This means that we have put together pumpkin book reports for the last two years. Pumpkin character book report this month we are asking you to complete this really different book report together. Pumpkin character report wilders preparatory academy. Students write about a book of their choice on a great worksheet with the graphic of a pumpkin and its leaves. Sandhills elementary get creative with pumpkins sandhills public schools k4 students participated in a pumpkin book report project. Cut orange paper or sponge paint paper orange and cut into a large pumpkin shape to fit around the outside of the classroom door and on to the door. Project pumpkin project pumpkin extension activities. One way to do this is to create a board game based on the book, using the book s characters and story as a way of tying the material to a fun project.
Step 5 a date can be set where the students can bring their book report board game and play with other students in class. Fun halloween teaching resources, projects, activities, and. Most of the written presentations were on poster board, so theyre hanging in the hallway, but this. Apr 20, 2019 explore jamiebettss board pumpkin book report 2nd. The great pumpkin caper grades 23 patty the pumpkin discovers halloween grades 24 itchy witchy and the giant pumpkins grades 34 jumping jack grades 34. Pick one character and create them on a small pie size pumpkin. The student will read the book and prepare a board game that relates to the book. Pumpkin project 2015 southern highlands elementary. Project pumpkin online collaboration projects extension activities. Both come with two different handwriting line choices. Open the book about halfway and place your paper template on top with the center of the pumpkin matching up to the center binding of the book. Pumpkin book report due october 24, 2011 dear students and parents, it is time for our next second grade project.
Ive compiled a list of my favorite pumpkin book report ideas. Completed projects make wonderful bulletin boards or hallway displays. Literacy read the big pumpkin by erica silverman alladin, 1995 even if you are not a fan of halloween, most children love this book and it is fun to act out the characters in the story. The reading tasks require a close read and analysis of a literary text. Pumpkin literacy pumpkin math pumpkin science pumpkin bulletin boards pumpkin art, recipes, games. Based on what the students have read they will identify the 1. Students get to be creative and important skills like characters and plot are reinforced. If real, please pick a pumpkin your child can carry independently. Pumpkin book projects are an engaging halloween activity that teaches. Your pumpkin project is due thursday, october 27 th step 1. October28,2014 pumpkin book report dates and deadlines. Well, this fall, encourage classroom reading with the pumpkin book report project.