Challenge younger students to find a way to divide the pumpkin seeds so each class member has the same number. After reading the story, place a hollowed pumpkin outside in a protected place and observe the changes weekly. Keep a journal of children's observations. Social studies . This is the perfect time for students to explore some of the history behind pumpkins.
Students can research where pumpkins originated.
Food and cooking . Find handy Internet references for a number of pumpkins recipes. Check out Preserving Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds and Popcorn . The highly-nutritious pumpkin seeds contain zinc and other trace minerals important to the eyes. Or, if it's something sweet that you're looking for, visit Pumpkin Recipes , linked to the World Class Giant Pumpkins site.