Fall season you see pumpkin pumpkin every where! I thought it would be fun to make a pumpkin craft for the kindergarten craft session. Big 3D paper pumpkin! I searched for paper pumpkin crafts and found a whole lot of them. But most of them were not very kid-friendly. So I created a template from construction paper, interested how we made the paper pumpkin from the template...
![How to make an easy 3D paper Pumpkin using a template How to make an easy 3D paper Pumpkin using a template](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LVP8xBOnn04mIy-H2cUnEDISqfRmiQo_N_Aaa2MO0E5kbIYIe-_NkzILUynR5IvVogX2QRiGv74QUYWdaffHQ-0skoNPFI9iikSaILTib72aXjncrGn70S6d4wzt3LA14e07Ad_Xmbc/s400/Paper%2520Pumpkin.jpg)
We read the book Pumpkin Pumpkin
by Jeanne Titherington in the kindergarten class and the kids made the 3D paper pumpkin
![3D paper pumpkin](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8US7fG4v7mmLF_zBvOZHwrkxbNEjd7z6MdgCWPlI4IdZnRjLgKwYHgtAb2R78diws1ym9IpZLa3sCVL2CTpvojgCzdBxXHPS4gF1yJJlopagnuFoA7nmy4irfhiO6SFmHc0MpXWHCRxw/s400/IMG_9336_1.jpg)
The story is about a little boy Jamie who plants a pumpkin seed in spring and watches the seed sprout, grow into a pumpkin plant, pumpkin plant grow a pumpkin flower and the flower grow into a big giant pumpkin. For Halloween, Jamie converts the giant pumpkin into Jack-O-Lantern and in the process he gets pumpkin seeds to plant in the spring. It's an excellent book to teach the life cycle of Pumpkin.
Child safe scissors
Marker/Pencil
Ruler
Sellotape/Sticky tape
Glue stick(preferred)/ no run glue
Take an orange construction paper, ruler and pencil/marker
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTzQYcthrbtWdEdakTnAduoPWpgsaFlMIOOJ8Y1IesKEplbi-QvNr5NKnivvTI04gMd-aJlOd4Eo-wskUmpWn9MKercFJq1Lsdd88TmHkKJG7ncmp8g1CJacVCi6HEnQNvXeYEzda35U/s288/IMG_9301.JPG)
Make a template as shown below, draw lines 9.5 inches long with spacing of 1 inch as shown below
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYFaCDKU2LMm8ly9Kdxf-WLaseQLEZ0mIzuvPcPy4pPkrxWuW6MBQupoa5UMtF7y-IjfNvjUNXqLuKVWfI1Ko4N_TXLvj26a6wVib5kCWYt2Anz6OVPARHtk6AJYkw0ckUvSK-VaQ620/s288/IMG_9303.JPG)
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I thought the kids will have a fun learning measurement with the ruler and practice straight line drawing. But the kids found it little hard figuring that. So it's a better idea to make the template before hand that too if you are trying the craft with a larger group(classroom) and lesser age group kids
Cut along the lines as shown
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1D4bkddm0gVTS9zmYiR8sNxKvik0lBjmFu8tCEp56v3lrm3khc0Ehv2C_1MrbEgFGI8Gk5a-T0z-3mPR_u9kzJRirvwyiVhqYUS8vFre3nQ8wYzJ2pfeH3OU4sLELZNN11-5s0MXqpmI/s288/IMG_9312.JPG)
Once they are down, roll the paper into a cylinder in such a way the edges are touching and fasten it with a sellotape.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3vi-Sf02l8dzDiuzf6n17WIltNVZT_aSRA94Q8siy1ByjwWi5yDQ54eW2qELrP9Medgjr-RxtuhaCUk5ZbMvs1Ea_SUZ-hdsJpIFKJlphE76dPJDRTnSX4KVHm_vjDUPWxM7TLtYipY/s288/IMG_9313.JPG)
Make the rolled paper stand up with the strips facing up.
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Start folding along the end where the strip/cut begins
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYSBB5Lljp9xJ4X6jIYimxCZQ3ukvLhAMnc37YZGaMJR6R9ewqK52tIFzezyAwbMw7sQKUjGGj8rBF4gBj6Vi4H8dtbq0Mmo2svj5KeW48-hGplRWJaKWGm6XkMzFEVafSdu9Lw-Aswc/s288/IMG_9318.JPG)
The kids where excited when they came to this step, that's a flower
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNq-waqz4ouU_upr8ZA4Yg27JbxT3Ls7DH8Do-hAc4mWIg7377F78WP6mzNQ_d-HsgmcBqyOa55LyvHF14iM3FsYNPRfHAdUaB5f3OwsKRKTBpBsJgiHuJmgJmxv7bdJZgtD4zI0TRxJg/s288/IMG_9319.JPG)
Turn it upside down as shown, now the kids thought it looked like an octopus
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Rt_HvmdEKrzkLNHoFHtP5-1uzxD2A8IuIpYBD5I-YWBLGRPmuYIyHuOVkFt2yfJPnRlPRyt6y2UU_yV4vydIbsVOWrWl1hXmYXkjE8LaBzdGhQEK1bzBTdmElYAFJ2wzKUcRB3gz7Yo/s288/IMG_9322.JPG)
Make a inch fold to the end of the strips as shown in the above picture. Apply glue on the 1 inch fold.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZRbe7YeHiAHtGYViq3peLo23ScHKh1sTmUFOB_A1bXr9V6fz-T8lRPXC3ghqAHpBQR235XrYJSImCYHSRNPINTmmaHNr4MZBBxDR7Sm-YtBvplQVbiRA-ygcPIjS3DRz4XaH17yRNLs/s288/IMG_9323.JPG)
Take the glued end of the strip upward and glue it to the top inner cylinder forming a pumpkin shape
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjskcb5KYgV_uwV2EzTG-_ocqTPbvHdNmkrmbw9VEKdVh5dGD-6ITcZdnogEKuRV22QY0ofpGVfTBPYFq9q4B88YfxHcpYzZ-b3GvivCrmH1XDkElwE7JLHsW0D6kyH7VyaGqd-svSS3kU/s288/IMG_9325.JPG)
Cut a 9 inch X 5 inch brown rectangle. Roll it into a cylinder. Fasten with a sellotape/sticky tape. Glue the stem to the pumpkin base
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbgwMjUHWtvK5jvr3CGkDunLAyGBi1k41uR4wlr_nKfgmHh6wGHES-sashURgE3gQAb8hG3xdzmEBu93kDBqzXS541QqZvJfd85mM6idnPR9nv4Bqqzw0dTme0af2XWVXAEZ0VhnQMPt0/s288/IMG_9326.JPG)
Cut a couple of leaf shapes from the green construction paper and add the leaves to the top of the pumpkin with glue/tape. I made the kids write their name on the leaf.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_d2sqhiC_pmJxKDcgDSDzzx8EbtgfpljTvWN994M-GHvQU7mdvR4VWsiAIQHcs2VBPleB2q8axrTxpzloYR1LPg73ajQkJULLPKhPLGGg8tWCN5hrq2IXVXlsLFQZADrQ27N28cUgMtc/s288/IMG_9327.JPG)
Make tendrils by curling a thin strip of green paper around a pencil. Attach it to the top of the pumpkin
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZTUg_2toYvry9sKDgqq6RpZL4QesbW2WQaz34XcWMlvdpxVYES6nskQTpDexyQkEYsg13f3FFzJUsREewjUIFjPS5cDSl_RpnaODa5q0gpU8Y3ozpz3NKNzO2jf3yDPZXE8OZG2HHC0/s288/IMG_9332.JPG)
3D Paper Pumpkin Complete!
![Book + Craft - Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington Book + Craft - Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNydi0uf6qySW30Dgn9mh4RytSmqIb_9hPGYSa_bipOR6FeHeghd8towtU111VENI1E4yy6SXR2ygC84roszD_DfuBQTtAPYKb0UqD793MAWXvpCgJ_Z2xE0wienY5WKEVKH8i7nqOdE/s288/IMG_9340.JPG)
Don't they look beautiful! Just like a pumpkin Patch!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TKasQ02nJYjAdrbXvpQ7i0fH_axlFhUeZKcAGVk98lGE-Z4-BitFlViddLXD6hJDfupPvbE6FFnfAYPDRe3mAYg44m9990Ftflup1s1Ll9mHZPgYL2GHzz1VS8hutywYow3uREvkzQ4/s400/Oct%2520271.jpg)
The Kindergarten teacher gave the idea of adding yarn to the top of the pumpkin so that they can be used as a hanging decoration.
The Pumpkins hanging from the classroom loft!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoeLOJs4pqwNOxx3pF4tOIDET1JV_I0jbkOWhAF_KuOpCi_9BRaOiGLPGlawLzEqsXjuFtvWBicrstGaE6pGZq81AF4cnhqrlnvSMIOv4l8t8Ysc84wIlEHopGJYePYD9VEEdWx8dNjw/s400/IMG_9462.JPG)
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They are perfect and simple for fall decor. How about decorating the thanksgiving table with the kids masterpieces:-)
![How to make an easy 3D paper Pumpkin using a template How to make an easy 3D paper Pumpkin using a template](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LVP8xBOnn04mIy-H2cUnEDISqfRmiQo_N_Aaa2MO0E5kbIYIe-_NkzILUynR5IvVogX2QRiGv74QUYWdaffHQ-0skoNPFI9iikSaILTib72aXjncrGn70S6d4wzt3LA14e07Ad_Xmbc/s400/Paper%2520Pumpkin.jpg)
We read the book Pumpkin Pumpkin
![3D paper pumpkin](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8US7fG4v7mmLF_zBvOZHwrkxbNEjd7z6MdgCWPlI4IdZnRjLgKwYHgtAb2R78diws1ym9IpZLa3sCVL2CTpvojgCzdBxXHPS4gF1yJJlopagnuFoA7nmy4irfhiO6SFmHc0MpXWHCRxw/s400/IMG_9336_1.jpg)
Book: Pumpkin Pumpkin![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/blogger_img_proxy/AEn0k_uNslcN3FNv0DlfmjUsm297xwGJQ4Pb5cI-0t-0IsI1AlYuGM3-4cGF99741fVnqIQB_yfm18hbjT2OXo_8j7Vfg2o4U0tTqOk-nYuB5hEODGhsnoQSJSqClfI-Nvic-kqPCpVfgfYdIY4=s0-d)
The story is about a little boy Jamie who plants a pumpkin seed in spring and watches the seed sprout, grow into a pumpkin plant, pumpkin plant grow a pumpkin flower and the flower grow into a big giant pumpkin. For Halloween, Jamie converts the giant pumpkin into Jack-O-Lantern and in the process he gets pumpkin seeds to plant in the spring. It's an excellent book to teach the life cycle of Pumpkin.
Craft: 3D Paper Pumpkin
Materials Used:
Orange, green and brown construction paper(9 inches x 12 inches)Child safe scissors
Marker/Pencil
Ruler
Sellotape/Sticky tape
Glue stick(preferred)/ no run glue
Steps Overview:
Take an orange construction paper, ruler and pencil/marker
Make a template as shown below, draw lines 9.5 inches long with spacing of 1 inch as shown below
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xib-288sWSzhVxkCZ25WUT-uMhqBihNE9kxiNdV3eLmUHqwNTu4VqvS0VFTh0LWEOl48viEZnui81kqUdByCO9pO6UN4nFl7HsumBsGO4Zo9vNHRBU6FoZJekJePQk5DmtxLPnSBCc0/s400/IMG_9310_measure.jpg)
I thought the kids will have a fun learning measurement with the ruler and practice straight line drawing. But the kids found it little hard figuring that. So it's a better idea to make the template before hand that too if you are trying the craft with a larger group(classroom) and lesser age group kids
Cut along the lines as shown
Once they are down, roll the paper into a cylinder in such a way the edges are touching and fasten it with a sellotape.
Make the rolled paper stand up with the strips facing up.
Start folding along the end where the strip/cut begins
The kids where excited when they came to this step, that's a flower
Turn it upside down as shown, now the kids thought it looked like an octopus
Make a inch fold to the end of the strips as shown in the above picture. Apply glue on the 1 inch fold.
Take the glued end of the strip upward and glue it to the top inner cylinder forming a pumpkin shape
Cut a 9 inch X 5 inch brown rectangle. Roll it into a cylinder. Fasten with a sellotape/sticky tape. Glue the stem to the pumpkin base
Cut a couple of leaf shapes from the green construction paper and add the leaves to the top of the pumpkin with glue/tape. I made the kids write their name on the leaf.
Make tendrils by curling a thin strip of green paper around a pencil. Attach it to the top of the pumpkin
3D Paper Pumpkin Complete!
Don't they look beautiful! Just like a pumpkin Patch!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TKasQ02nJYjAdrbXvpQ7i0fH_axlFhUeZKcAGVk98lGE-Z4-BitFlViddLXD6hJDfupPvbE6FFnfAYPDRe3mAYg44m9990Ftflup1s1Ll9mHZPgYL2GHzz1VS8hutywYow3uREvkzQ4/s400/Oct%2520271.jpg)
The Kindergarten teacher gave the idea of adding yarn to the top of the pumpkin so that they can be used as a hanging decoration.
The Pumpkins hanging from the classroom loft!
They are perfect and simple for fall decor. How about decorating the thanksgiving table with the kids masterpieces:-)
It turned out very cute
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ReplyDeleteThese are so cute. I especially love them as garland !
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