Group by tens and ones using place value cups. Record actual number of seeds in their journal. Drain on paper towel, sprinkle with salt and store in covered jar until eaten. Adapt number words according to reading ability. Teacher holds up cards on which has been written number words.
Students write the number on chalkboards or paper.
Have number words and numerals available for students to refer to if required. Students could order the pumpkin number words. When eating the seeds, children can sit in groups and share to introduce the concept of fractions. The All-Around Pumpkin Book by Margery Cuyler or any book that discusses pumpkin carving. The Pumpkin People by David Cavagnaro may also be used.