If you are looking for a simple autumn craft for toddlers and preschoolers, this apple printing pumpkin craft is for you! This quick and easy pumpkin craft is created using an apple as a stamp. The apple stamp is dipped in orange paint and once dry you can add pumpkin details to your print. This apple stamp pumpkin craft makes a great Halloween craft as well as a craft for the autumn season.

 

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This year we're taking Halloween-themed slime to a whole new level with this spooktacular Pumpkin Glow in the Dark Slime recipe... plus, we've included a Jack O'lantern jar craft to make it even more fun! Scroll down to see how to make this spooky pumpkin slime in a jar! 

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If you're on the hunt for a fun, no-stress activity for autumn, our 3D Paper Pumpkin Craft will make your day! This 3D pumpkin craft for kids will spark up little ones Halloween spirit as they create their own unique paper pumpkin, perfect for the Halloween season or as a fun autumn project!

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Pumpkins are not Halloween-exclusive! Learn How to Dye Pumpkin Seeds with a few simple tips and check out all the fun pumpkin seed activities you can use them for. Kids will be over the moon! Just scroll on down to have fun making dyed pumpkin seeds and to see our list of pumpkin seed activity ideas. 

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Let your baby get involved in some sensory play this autumn by making them a pumpkin sensory bag! Sensory bags are brilliant for encouraging sensory play for babies as they allow babies the opportunity to explore objects that would usually be too small or dangerous for them. Making sensory bags for babies is so easy, just follow our instructions below to make your own sensory bag full of pumpkin guts!

 

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Autumn is the perfect time of year for trying out a few new Pumpkin Crafts for Kids! Whether you are looking for fun pumpkin activities, tasty pumpkin themed treats or easy pumpkin crafts for preschoolers, we have it all covered in this list of pumpkin crafts and activities for kids. 

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This set of printable pumpkin life cycle worksheets are fantastic for young children that are interested in finding out about where pumpkins come from. Whether you are doing a pumpkin project for preschoolers or looking for autumn activities for kids these worksheets would make a great addition to the subject. Why not have a go at a few of our pumpkin crafts and activities too! 

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The kids are going to have a BLAST with this pumpkin slime recipe! We love contact solution slime recipes as they are super easy to make and the pumpkin slime recipe we are sharing today has real pumpkin seeds mixed in. Making pumpkin slime is one of the best Halloween activities for kids at this time of year as it's so much fun. You can even pair this fun pumpkin activity with a favorite Halloween storybook! Just follow the step by step directions below to learn how to make slime with contact solution.

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Use our homemade puffy paint recipe to make the cutest pumpkin craft for preschoolers! This puffy paint pumkin craft is so much fun to make and you only need shaving cream and glue (plus a bit of colouring) to make the puffy paint. To make this fun Halloween crafts for kids just print out a set of free printable pumpkin templates and follow our easy step by step instructions. The 3D effect on this puffy paint pumpkin when the paint has dried will really impress toddlers and preschoolers! 

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Make some easy and healthy Jack O Lantern snacks this Halloween. Kids can easily make these Halloween snacks by themselves and they would make a perfect addition to a Halloween party or toddler group snack table. We made these spooky orange pumpkins after singing the song 'Five Little Pumpkins'. 

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Make some easy mini pumpkin pizzas with the kids this Halloween. Children can be as creative as they like as they design their mini pizza. These cute halloween pumpkin pizzas take about 15/ 20 minutes to make and only use 4 simple ingredients. Have fun!

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Experiment with colour mixing whilst making this cute paper plate pumpkin craft.  Kids will love mixing red and yellow paint together using their hands to create this simple paper plate craft and it makes a great Halloween decoration!

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