Pumpkin, Pumpkin Fun

I love pumpkins, a fun symbol of Fall

and all it’s warmth (pumpkin pie) 

and humor (jack-o-lanterns).

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My favorite Fall pumpkin chant with young children is a lap bounce:

Pumpkin, Pumpkin, on the wall      (bounce child on lap)

Pumpkin, Pumpkin, tip and fall,      (bounce, then gently let them tip over and fall onto floor)

Pumpkin, Pumpkin, rolling down the street,  (Roll hands, or roll on floor)

Pumpkin, Pumpkin… Trick or Treat!           ( Hide face with hands, then pop out!)

Carving a pumpkin SIMULATER – computer program. 

You should really try this OUT!

Recently a customer shared an online site where children can carve their own pumpkin – without the mess.  (Although I think the real mess is part of the fun.)  Maybe the best thing is that the online “knife” can’t hurt anyone, and children get to design it any way they want, then watch it glow.

Click here http://www.cubpack81.com/images/carve_pumpkin.swf

Fall Fun at Green Meadows Farm

  

I LOVE to take my children to Green Meadows Farm in the Fall.  Of course, my children have a great time petting LOADS of animals, milking a cow, riding a horse, chasing the chickens, and taking a train ride. 

One of my favorite aspects about taking them in October, is that they have a field FULL of pumpkins.  Each child gets to pick one to take home, and I get some of my favorite Family Pictures in such a serene setting.

Green Meadows farm is located just south of Kissimmee, Florida.  Check out what all they have to offer, and more details at www.greenmeadowsfarm.com .