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STEAM Pumpkin Activities for Kids

Pumpkin STEAM Activities for Kids

Pumpkins and kids are a natural magnet to one another. With these STEAM Pumpkin activities, your child will explore science, art, engineering, technology, and math all while they play with pumpkin this fall.

 Here’s how to set up this STEAM pumpkin FUN! 

Pumpkin STEAM Activities for Kids

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STEAM Kids Challenge with Pumpkins

I had the chance to be a guest judge at the STEAM Kids Challenge on Instagram. Are you a fan? It was amazing to see all of the pumpkin themed ideas that were shared all with an element of STEAM put into them.

Here are some of the STEAM Pumpkin Activities that I selected to highlight as the winners.


Mini Foam Pumpkins

Here’s a link to each of the above featured STEAM Pumpkin Activities for your child to enjoy this Fall.

Pumpkins STEAM Challenge

Pumpkin STEAM Activities

Melted Crayon Pumpkin  shared on Instagram by Brittany Albrecht

Pumpkins and Rubber Bands Fine Motor Activity by Imagination Tree

Tic Tac Toe Pumpkins by Meri Cherry you might also like her Pumpkin Decorating with Tinker Trays 

Sharpie Pumpkins by The Blue Barn

Button Pumpkins by The Inspired Child

Pumpkin Still Art by Play Explore Learn

Pumpkin Water Play by Totology

Pumpkin Math Segments by Teach Beside Me

Halloween Pumpkin Brush Bots by Left Brain Craft Brain

Spookley the Square Pumpkin Activities by Preschool Steam


6 Fall Artificial Creamy White Pumpkins 

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Pumpkin STEAM activities are a great way for children to learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math. They can also help children develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Here are some of the benefits of pumpkin STEAM activities for children:

  • They can help children learn about the science of pumpkins, such as how they grow and what they are made of.
  • They can help children develop their engineering skills by designing and building pumpkin-themed projects.
  • They can help children learn about math by measuring and counting pumpkins.
  • They can help children develop their art skills by decorating pumpkins.
  • They can help children develop their creativity by coming up with new and innovative ideas for pumpkin projects.
  • They can help children develop their critical thinking skills by solving problems related to pumpkin projects.

If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to keep your children entertained this fall, pumpkin STEAM activities are a great option.

Looking for more ways for your child to focus on STEAM this Fall?

If you are looking to learn more about STEM or science, technology, engineering, and math, explore our awesome STEM resources for parents OR explore our favorite STEM toys for kids.

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About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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