Today our class visited the Pumpkin Patch at Clearview United Methodist Church. Farmer Don and his helpers led us through a variety of activity stations. The children followed the life cycle of the pumpkin plant, where it is grown, how it is harvested, and the journey pumpkins make as they travel to us from from Four Corners, New Mexico.
They learned the difference between a pumpkin and its cousin the gourd. Then had the opportunity to make music and sing Halloween songs with the dried gourds.
Using tape measures, the students helped each other predict, measured, and confirm pumpkin height and circumference. This was a great opportunity for them to observe the many colors, shapes, textures, and sizes of the pumpkins.
Lastly, each child got to pick out their own personal pumpkin. Our trip was rainy, but the damp didn't drizzle out our Halloween scene. We wish all a safe and happy Halloween.
