Although it was designed to be used in october, the character trait pages that are included would be useful yearround. Made from layers of premium cardstock using my cricut machine, then hand assembled. You could even ask me for a book if you promise to bring it back. Ive seen a lot of pumpkin book projects, but not many that are. At my sons school they announced a contest to decorate a pumpkin like your favorite book character. Since conferences were taking place, parents were able to ask questions about the project. Every october the childrens library staff creates book characters out of pumpkins see more ideas about book character pumpkins, character pumpkins and book characters. For his schools annual pumpkin fest, families are asked to decorate a pumpkin to look like a favorite book character. Awesome project that some teachers at my school did. Aug 26, 20 some people are upset that i used books for this project and yes you could use phonebooks instead, but since they were about to be thrown out, i decided they would make better pumpkins than trash so i rescued them. Throughout the month of october, students had the opportunity to share their favorite books by participating in the pumpkin book project. You can use yarn, paper, paint, wiggly eyes, or anything else you can think of. Kids book character costumes childrens book characters book costumes world book day costumes book week costume man birthday birthday parties kid parties birthday ideas. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october.
Send information home outlining the project, types of books that can be used and the rubric youll use for grading. Cat in the hat book character pumpkin pumpkin painting 2011 see more. The pumpkin book by gail gibbons is a nonfiction book for children ages 48. Here are 12 easy to make storybook pumpkin ideas to inspire you. Oct 06, 2015 how to create a pumpkin book report activity. Oct 23, 2016 made with boinx fotomagico photos by rebecca salazar music credits. Nov 23, 2019 two months into the school year and easton finally brought home a school project i could get behind. Pick one character and create them on a small pie size pumpkin a small enough pumpkin that the student can carry it. Make one for your front porch or ask your classmates to join in. Students are challenged to partner with their parents to create a pumpkin that looks like one of their favorite characters from a book.
Carly read the 11th book in the series, the grim grotto. Forextra credit in reading we are asking students to complete a pumpkin character book report. Student signature parent signature fiction my book is. Sep 07, 2015 creating a pumpkin based on a favorite storybook character is the ultimate extension activity. The packet includes a parent letter with detailed instructions on how to make the character pumpkin and a character sketch sheet. This activity involves determining character traits and focuses on writing organized paragraphs. Every day cat slices up some pumpkin, squirrel stirs in some water and duck tips in some salt to make perfect pumpkin soup until the day duck wants to do the stirring. Use the character traits page to record evidence from the text to support your opinion that the traits you select describe the characters in your book.
It is time for first grades storybook character pumpkin project. This bestselling packet has been completely updated and now includes crisp fonts, new clipart, additional pages and editable resources to make it quick and easy for teachers to implement a fun book project. Pumpkin book character project diary of a wimpy kid pumpkin. There was a cat in the hat, lion king, and the cat from pumpkin eye, we saw two clifford pumpkins, a biscuit pumpkin, and a rrralph pumpkin. Sep, 2011 on a blank sheet of paper, draw and cut out a pumpkin shape keeping in mind the size of the book you will be using and that the book will need to be able to stand up, so dont make the bottom completely rounded. Follow the links below for some ideas or check out our pictures from the last few years. You can make that character come to life and display it proudly when youre done. Thingamajig by audionautix is licensed under a creative commons attribution license. See more ideas about painted pumpkins, pumpkin, pumpkin halloween decorations. I center the entire month of october around pumpkins, and this project is what i end with. Our students decorated a pumpkin to represent one of their favorite book characters, and then they created a written presentation to describe the.
Pumpkin book reports are one of my favorite family projects each. Plan and design using pixie to show how students will decorate their pumpkins. I was also able to show them some examples that my teammate and i had done with our families. 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. Instead they provide information that allows the reader to infer the character traits based on things the characters do actions, say dialogue, and think thoughtfeelings. Oct 30, 2017 1st grade pumpkin book report project. The character i am designing my pumpkin to look like is. The pumpkin book character project is a great activity for fall. Neighbor news fifth avenue elementary combines reading and creativity with the pumpkin book project. I didnt really like the ebook version because i like the traditional way of reading a library book and flipping the pages physically. Every october the childrens library staff creates book characters out of pumpkins. Directions on how to make the fly guy inspired story book pumpkin character. The pumpkin book project is always an annual favorite in my classroom. To decorate you can use paper, glue, paint, markers, pipe cleaners, fabric, or other craft items on the pumpkin.
Pumpkin book reports pumpkin books, book character. Make wings out of paper towels or felt and glue on. Select a grade level appropriate book and have your child read it. See more ideas about book characters, world book day ideas and book character pumpkins.
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. Celebrate literacy and creativity with this handson collaborative storybook pumpkin activity. Every october the childrens library staff creates book characters out of pumpkins see more ideas about book character pumpkins, character pumpkins and. On a blank sheet of paper, draw and cut out a pumpkin shape keeping in mind the size of the book you will be using and that the book will need to be able to stand up, so dont make the bottom completely rounded. Make one for your front porch or ask your classmates to join in for a whole class activity. Use the pumpkin project blueprint to sketch out ideas and make a list. Students get to be creative and important skills like characters and plot are reinforced.
Sep 10, 2019 choose a pumpkin or pumpkins that fits the shape and size that you need for this project. The library is hosting a book character pumpkin project. My teaching partner had the great idea of having our students complete a literacy based pumpkin project. Pumpkin project character traits great authors do not simply list specific traits for the characters in the books they write. Weve gathered our favorite ideas for book character pumpkin project pete the cat kids, explore our list of popular images of book character pumpkin project. On the entry form write the title and author of the book. Cat, duck and squirrel live in an old white cabin, with a pumpkin patch in the garden. Fifth avenue elementary combines reading and creativity. It provides clear examples which allow students to draw conclusions about the characters traits and emotions.
One of my favorite books for teaching about character traits is the paper bag princess by robert munsch. Your child is asked to choose a character from a book at their level and decorate a pumpkin to look like that character. Pumpkins are pretty much head shaped and portable enough to. Please plan to bring a copy of the book to display with your completed. Whether you are looking for a way to incorporate the pumpkins you picked up at the pumpkin patch into an activity or simply want to create a seasonal project for the classroom, a pumpkin book report puts a fun spin on this classroom classic.
This quarter, the project our class will be completing is a pumpkin character book report. This is a home project and entries should be done mostly by the student. But were willing to bet that if you asked them to do a book character pumpkin book report, you might just get that reaction. Parent buyin is a must for this project, since many of the components will be completed at home. Students will submit designs to teacher and use as a. Easy pumpkin craft for children that connections literacy and creativity. Celebrate literacy and creativity with this handson collaborative story book pumpkin activity. The plastic pumpkins are a cute idea because they last. October is an excellent time for all things pumpkins. Pumpkin projectshave a little literacy fun with these pumpkin project. Learn how pumpkin book projects are the perfect way to get kids excited about reading, teach character traits and strengthen summarizing skills. Oct 20, 2011 then they were able to request some of the supplies from me or the art teacher. Pumpkin book reports see over 110 results of pumpkin book reports pulled off by my primary students.
The great pumpkin book project issaquah school district. This bestselling packet has been completely updated and now includes crisp fonts, new clipart, additional pages and. Our elementary school hosts its annual pumpkin book character contest. Choose a pumpkin or pumpkins that fits the shape and size that you need for this project. Please send me pictures of your classroom pumpkins. Pumpkin projectslet your students turn pumpkins into their favorite book characters. Two months into the school year and easton finally brought home a school project i could get behind.
On the entry form, you must write the title and author of the book and bring the book or a picture of the book cover to display with your pumpkin andor gourd. Check out the library mouse, the very hungry caterpillar, and snowie rolie. You may use pumpkins or gourds or both to create your project. Assist your child in any painting, cutting, or glueing that will take place to decorate or assemble the picture book pumpkin. From arthur to minions, studentdecorated pumpkin book characters lined the library shelves at clark and sunny hills elementary schools. Pumpkinbookreportsandcharactersareafun 6filledactivityforthewhole. Bring the book or a picture of the book cover to display with. Attached you will find directions for the pumpkin project as well as dates when certain parts are due. After completing the other pumpkin units i have see related items below, students take their pumpkins home and transform them into storybook characters. Pumpkin book character project lesson plan slideshare. Pumpkin project 2015 southern highlands elementary. Carly naylor chose to turn her pumpkin into sunny baudelaire, a character from a series of unfortunate event book series, complete with yellow yarn hair wrapped around the stem and hanging down the sides.
To get started on this pumpkin art project for fall, think of one of the characters from one of your favorite books. Your class will have fun using these pumpkin book report ideas for. This bestselling packet has been completely updated and now includes crisp fonts, new clipart, additional pages and edita. Here is the letter that was sent home with october homework. Students dress up a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character. Some people are upset that i used books for this project and yes you could use phonebooks instead, but since they were about to be thrown out, i decided they would make better pumpkins than trash so i rescued them. Families make the pumpkins at home to resemble a book or a character. Pumpkin book characters book character pumpkins, pumpkin.
Does your child need to decorate a pumpkin inspired by there favorite book. For this project, students will read a book at home, write about the book they have read, and decorate a pumpkin to match a character from the book. Painted foam pumpkin book character craft preschool inspirations. Pumpkin book character contest by christie turner this newsletter was created with smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more. Cat in the hat book character pumpkin pumpkin painting 76 perfectly painted pumpkins, no carve, for halloween. Pumpkin project character traits great authors do not simply list specific traits for the characters in use the pumpkin reading log to record examples from the text to annoyed the books they write. Creating a pumpkin based on a favorite storybook character is the ultimate extension activity. A book inspired project for halloween with your pumpkin. Explore our list of popular images of book character pumpkin project pete the cat kids in book project decoration ideas. 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.
The pumpkins are displayed in the library for a week before halloween, including during pumpkin. Print the pumpkin sight words pumpkin sight words and practice the words or beginning sounds with your children. Pumpkin book report dear parent and guardians, we will be doing a book project for october. Below is a list of some traits that can often be used to describe the characters in books.
Ive compiled a list of my favorite pumpkin book report ideas. The completed written report and decorated pumpkin is due on monday, october 28. Are you looking for a fun and festive book project for grades 1 through 5. Assist your child in any painting, cutting, or glueing that will take place to. Open the book to about halfway through, and then trace the shape onto the book pages. Sure, these pumpkin decorating ideas go beyond the simple jack o lantern tradition. Students decorate pumpkins to represent their favorite book character and write a character analysis of the character. Guide your child to gather the necessary decorating supplies to create the pumpkin. Pumpkin character project halloween activity october book. Winner of itv lorraines top tales 2016 lottie and her. Pumpkin book character project standards for the 21st century learner 1. Decorate a pumpkin as one of the characters from your book. My pumpkin project is due in class by thursday, october 27th.