Later introduce counting by 3's and 4's. Hand out sheet. Children will colour and cut out pumpkins. Students could also draw their own pumpkin. Teacher asks child to hold up the pumpkin displaying a specific number.
Children estimate the number of seeds in their individual pumpkins.
Add this number in their journal. Students cut the top off their pumpkins and with scoops clean out their pumpkin. Wash seeds and put in margarine container. While seeds are drying, the children could view a film, read a book, or write about their experiences in their journal. Counting the seeds.