Pumpkin Facts For Kids With Printable Pumpkin Activities

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These printable pumpkin activities are full of pumpkin facts for kids, pumpkin life cycle, and more activities that are sure to keep your little ones busy this Fall.

Having printable activities on hand during the cooler months is one of our favorite things. In this case, the weather has turned and we're looking for ideas to keep the kids busy, I enjoy bringing these out.

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What is a Pumpkin?

Pumpkins are in the squash family and are native to North America. They've been grown for thousands of years for their seeds. After it seeds, the squash resembles a butternut squash, except that the outside is thicker and browner.

Why do we eat pumpkin seeds? Pumpkin seeds are more powerful than any other seed. There are millions of varieties of seeds available in the U.S.

Some pumpkin seeds are small and have white seeds, while others have larger seeds with red spots. There is even a yellow pumpkin seed.

It takes 40 days for them to germinate. During this time, they grow underground as shallow, green, spear-shaped roots. The pumpkin grows from the top. As the fruit develops, the root dies and is turned into dust, and the seeds are released.

Fun Facts about Pumpkins

There are lots of fun pumpkin facts for kids of all ages. Simply learning about pumpkins and pumpkin season can be so much fun throughout the Fall season through to Thanksgiving.

Pumpkins are fruits, but they're often considered vegetables. They are members of the gourd family.
Pumpkins are grown one pumpkin per year.
Plant pumpkins don't like humidity or frost.
You have to jack-o-lantern pumpkins, of course, when the time of Halloween comes.
Carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that started in Ireland.

When pumpkins get to be 5-6 years old, they produce more large seeds.
Pumpkin growers compete in contests to see who can grow the largest pumpkin. Some weigh over a ton!
The biggest pumpkin ever weighed over 2,600 pounds! That's like having a small car in your garden.
The world record for the heaviest pumpkin was 2,749 pounds in October of 2023.
People have been growing pumpkins for over 7,000 years. They're an ancient and tasty tradition.
Pumpkin flowers are edible and can be used in various dishes around the world.

If your preschooler has been busy at school creating pumpkin art, or making funny faces in the mirror, pumpkin facts for preschoolers can help entertain the little ones.

Amazing Pumpkin Facts

Read on to learn all about pumpkins.

Pumpkins are a type of winter squash and are a FRUIT!
The orange color of pumpkins are because they contain beta-carotene, which the body uses to create vitamin A. Vitamin A is needed to help you get orange-colored, glowing skin.
The name pumpkin comes from the Greek word "pepon" (large melon)
Pumpkins have 10 seeds
Moreover, pumpkins rank as one of the most popular crops in the United States.
Pumpkins can be various colors, not just orange. Some are green, gray, or white pumpkins!
Pumpkins originated in Central America.

Pumpkin pies are a Thanksgiving dinner favorite. About 50 million of them are eaten every year in the U.S.
The largest pumpkin pie weighed approximately 3700 pounds and contained 1212 pounds of pumpkins from a can.
Furthermore, pumpkins found their place in the realm of fairy tales as Cinderella's enchanted carriage.
Corn mazes often have pumpkins hidden among the stalks. It's a fun challenge to find them.
As per Native American folklore, pumpkin seeds, on the other hand, can ward off evil spirits.
Native Americans used pumpkins as a food source long before the arrival of European settlers.

Facts About Pumpkins

Some people grow pumpkins as a way to support a local farmer. A big pumpkin will need 3,000 to 5,000 pumpkins to make a profit. However, a small pumpkin will just need a few dozen small pumpkins to make a profit.

My favorite is the giant pumpkins and carving jack o lanterns or carving faces out of them.

Besides pies, you can make pumpkin soups, cookies, pancakes, and even coffee.
Almost every part of a pumpkin can be used. The flesh, seeds, and even the skin can be turned into something delicious.
In some places, they use hollowed-out pumpkins as boats for races. It's called "pumpkin regatta."
Pumpkin recipes aren't just popular in the United States. They're used in recipes around the world, from India to Italy.

Pumpkin Spice Facts

Pumpkin spice doesn't actually contain any pumpkin. It's a blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
The spices in pumpkin spice are often used in fall and winter recipes to make us feel warm and cozy.
A pumpkin spice latte is a famous way to enjoy these flavors, especially at coffee shops.
Many people associate pumpkin spice with the arrival of fall and Halloween.
The smell and taste of pumpkin spice often remind people of jumping in leaves and carved pumpkins in the fall.

Pumpkin Ear - The seed of the pumpkin is the seed for the pumpkin ear, a hollow cone filled with spiky hairs.
Pumpkin Leaves - The leaves of the pumpkin are pink, white, orange, and yellow. Each one has sharp edges so don’t try to eat them! They also make good costumes for Halloween.
Pumpkin Family - The pumpkin is related to ginger. Some people have been going for the pumpkin ear since the dawn of time. And it turns out they have similar personalities.
Morton, Illinois is known as the pumpkin capital of the world.
The state of Illinois is the top pumpkin-producing states which has pumpkin production 5 times the next state of California.

Life Cycle of the Pumpkin

The life of a pumpkin is pretty interesting. It all starts when someone plants tiny pumpkin seeds in the soil during the spring. These seeds need the right amount of sunlight, water, and care to grow into strong plants. As the days get warmer, the seeds sprout, and little pumpkin plants pop up from the ground. It's important to protect them from pests and bad weather.

Next comes the flowering part. Pumpkin plants have big, yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies. These little pollinators help the flowers make baby pumpkins by moving pollen from boy flowers to girl flowers.

Once that happens, tiny green pumpkins start to grow. They get bigger and turn orange, just like we see them in the fall. With some time and care, the pumpkins grow up and are ready to be picked when autumn arrives. So, pumpkins have a pretty cool journey from seed to a big, orange pumpkin!

Fall Activities

Heading to the pumpkin patch is one of our family favorites. Throughout the Fall season (September, October, or November).

Some of our favorites Fall Activity Worksheets include: Leaf Activities, Apple Facts For Kids, and Sunflower Life Cycle

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