From the outside, pumpkins come in all different shapes and sizes. On the inside, they are all the same. During our pumpkin exploration today, the children were able to get oooey gooey with the insides and outsides of a pumpkin. We had two different types: a French pumpkin, also known as a Cinderella pumpkin, and a Hubbard Squash. Using their senses, the children encountered the smell, feel, look and even the taste of the pumpkins. Using tools such as spoons to scoop, and magnifying glasses, our little scientists became pumpkin experts! To follow up our activity, the children had the opportunity to describe their findings using pictures and letters. The children enjoyed sharing their thoughts with one another!
