Simple and Fun Pumpkin Craft for Toddlers!

🌈You AUTUMN know that we had a blast making these delightful rainbow pumpkin craft with out toddlers today at preschool. It’s as easy as counting to three! Or in this case, four. 🤣

Pumpkin Craft Materials:

Pumpkin of any size
An assortment of different colors of tissue paper
Mod Podge (or a mixture of half glue/half water)
Paper plate
Sponge paintbrush

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Pumpkin Craft, Young child using a sponge paintbrush to paint the pumpkin with Mod Podge.

Pumpkin Craft, Child's hand placing squares of tissue paper on the Mod Podge on the pumpkin.

Pumpkin Craft, Pumpkin covered in tissue squares and Mod Podge. This pumpkin has been set aside to dry.

Pumpkin Craft Instructions:

1️⃣ Cut tissue paper into small squares.

2️⃣ Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge on the pumpkin.

3️⃣ Cover the pumpkin with colorful tissue squares.

4️⃣ Finish it off with a thin coat of Mod Podge for a glossy finish!

🍂This activity is not only loads of fun, but also makes for a wonderful Fall decoration!

Pumpkin Craft, Two complete Pumpkins decorated with Mod Podge and colorful squares of tissue paper.

Crafter’s Tips:

Have baby wipes nearby in case a child is bothered by their hands being too sticky.
Apply Modge Podge over pumpkin in sections to prevent the glue from drying before your child has the chance to place tissue squares on it.
For younger children, cut large tissue squares to help them work on fine motor skills.
For preschool or kindergarten teachers, consider crafting this pumpkin earlier so that it has time to dry before sending it home with students.

🍂This activity is not only loads of fun, but also makes for a wonderful Fall decoration!

Memory Enhancer:

Depending on the child’s age, you can either allow them to use scissors to cut the tissue squares or encourage them to tear different, unique shapes with their hands. To add an extra element of excitement, consider playing some fun, kid-friendly Halloween music or festive Fall jazz tunes in the background.