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Pumpkin Shape Mats Free Printable for Preschool

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Pumpkin mini erasers outlining triangle-shaped pumpkin next to a small container of pumpkin mini erasers and orange kid tweezers. Text reads free printable pumpkin shape mats.

Break out these pumpkin shape mats to explore shape knowledge, fine motor skills, counting, and more. Add them to your list of preschool pumpkin activities to do with the children this fall. You can grab a copy of the mats at the bottom of this post. Related: Free Preschool Printables I love using printables, ratherKeep Reading

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Scented Apple Sensory Bin Using Dyed Chickpeas

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A scented apple sensory bin is just what your preschoolers need this fall. It’s the perfect addition to your preschool apple theme and can be used to explore a wide variety of early learning skills. Related: Free Apple Printable Numbers To me, fall is the perfect time for a preschool apple theme! The weather startsKeep Reading

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How to Dye Pumpkin Seeds for Sensory Play (and More!)

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Wondering how to dye pumpkin seeds? We’ve got you covered. Read below about a super simple dyeing method for pumpkin seeds, and how to make them into discovery bottles (and more). You’ll definitely want to add this to your list of preschool pumpkin activities. Related: How to Dye Corn Kernels These colorful, fun discovery bottlesKeep Reading

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Corn Painting is a Fun, Easy Process Art Activity for Kids

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Corn painting is a well-loved process art activity that you definitely want to add to your list of fall activities for preschoolers. I have done some variation of this simple corn art for years and years (and years!) now. It never fails to engage and inspire the children, no matter their age. Related: Fall ArtKeep Reading

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Preschool Thanksgiving Activities to Help Plan Your Thanksgiving Theme

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These preschool Thanksgiving activities are just what you need for your Thanksgiving theme. Be sure to add these ideas to your list of holiday ideas for kids so you can save them for next year. Planning for Your Thanksgiving Theme Yes, quite a bit about American Thanksgiving is fraught with controversy. And some of theKeep Reading

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30 Fabulous Fall Art Projects Sure to Be a Hit With the Kids

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If you’re looking for inspiration for fall art projects with kids, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll find tons of fall process art activities to try this season. Related: Pumpkin Crafts for Preschoolers and Toddlers Fall Art for Preschoolers If you’re a regular reader of Fun-A-Day, you already know I am a big fanKeep Reading

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Fine Motor Pumpkin Sorting Activity with Free Printable Sorting Cards

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This pumpkin sorting activity combines sensory play, math exploration, and fine motor skills. All in one super fun package. Add it to your list of preschool pumpkin activities today. You can grab the free printable sorting cards at the bottom of this post. We have had such a blast with our scented fine motor pumpkinKeep Reading

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40+ Awesome Pumpkin Crafts for Preschoolers and Toddlers

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October is the perfect time to break out the preschool pumpkin activities, right? These pumpkin crafts for preschoolers definitely need to be added to your list. Related: Playful Fall Activities for Preschoolers Materials You’ll Need for Pumpkin Crafts I love that some of the pumpkin art and crafts listed below use items already in yourKeep Reading

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How to Make Colorful Pumpkin Seed Art in Preschool

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Come on in and learn how to use colorful pumpkin seeds to create pumpkin seed art in preschool. You are definitely going to want to add this to your list of must-do preschool pumpkin activities. Related: Name Activities with Colorful Pumpkin Seeds This activity came about in the best way possible – the children instigatedKeep Reading

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Preschool Pumpkin Activities to Help You Plan Your Next Pumpkin Theme

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Fall is the perfect time to teach children about pumpkins. These preschool pumpkin activities are sure to inspire some engaging, hands-on fun for your next pumpkin theme! Related: Pumpkin Seed Activities Planning for Your Preschool Pumpkin Theme I have to admit, once I see pumpkins begin to show up in grocery stores I am readyKeep Reading

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