Sunday, October 17, 2010

Pumpkins

We had a fun week this week...busy, but fun!  We had a great trip to the pumpkin patch!  Thanks to all my parents for your help!  We also learned all about pumpkins...the life cycle of a pumpkin, what they need to grow,  what are they good for, and much more.  We investigated our class pumpkin that we got at the pumpkin patch.  Most students "thought" it would sink, but we found out that pumpkins float whether they are big or small.  We started estimation this month, and we had some great estimations about how tall our pumpkin would be and the circumference of our pumpkin.  A few actually had perfect estimations.  





10 cubes tall
it floated


If you have never read Too Many Pumpkins, it's a must read.  So cute!  One of my favorites.  It's great to teach making predictions because most of the pages end with "until...".  We filled in our story map after reading the story.



Life Cycle of a Pumpkin...the cards go inside the paper plate pumpkin

we labeled pepperoni pizza

88 comments:

  1. Oh how fun! I love your Pumpkin investigation! Would you be willing to share that? If so, you can email it to brittneyhoff@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  2. Ditto on the emailing! I was just going to ask you the same thing!! mandygraham311@yahoo.com... please let me know either way, so I can try and recreate it if you cant!

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  3. I will send it to both of you! :)

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    1. Could you send it to me too!! :) jdisbrow@pasco.k12.fl.us Thanks!!! :)))))

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  4. If you are able to share I would appreciate it too! djbteacher@hotmail.com

    Thank you for such a visually pleasing, idea rich blog! It inspires me!
    :) Donna

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  5. I will be starting my pumpkin unit this week! I really wanted to do the pumpkin investigation with my class, but everything I found online seemed for higher grades and too challeging. I love the sheet you created. Would you mind sharing that sheet with us ( pr-k team in TN)! we discovered your blog on a search for pumpkins, and we are amazed by it!!! Great work!!! please send to personal email, ( school email spams everything!! haha) raizaevel@gmail.com

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  6. i apologize for the typos. My computer is getting old and has a few stuck keys :(

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  7. Hi, just like your apple investigation sheet, this one is perfect too! If you are willing to share- flaca33143@aol.com Thank you so much!

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  8. Hi there! I love you pumpkin investigation! I just downloaded you apple investigation! Id there a way I could receive you pumpkin investigation? I am new to kindergarten and would like to see any documents that could help me!

    Krista.regan@gmail.com

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  9. Are you still sharing your apple and pumpkin investigation sheets? I would appreciate a copy if you are! Thanks!
    pamela.riley@bgreen.kyschools.us

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  10. Found your blog through pinterest. I LOVE your pumpkin investigation sheet. Is there a way you can share it?
    Thanks!
    penniemcleod@hotmail.com

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  11. Would you be willing to share your pumpkin investigation sheet? I know many people have requested it.

    eric_danielle at netzero dot com

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  12. I have found your Pumpkin investigation sheet through Pinterest and I LOVE it! The other ones I have used in the past were too big and wordy. Yours is perfect! Would you be willing to share it with me?
    Thanks bunches,
    andi_monroe@yahoo.com

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  13. I would love the pumpkin investigation sheet too. I love your site!

    afankhauser25@yahoo.com

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  14. Do you have a TPT site? I would love a copy of your apple and pumpkin investigation! I am currently doing my student teaching in Kinder. Thanks so much!

    Lisanicole03@gmail.com

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  15. I love your pumpkin investigtion sheet. It goes perfect with our pumpkin patch field trip and unit. Would you be willing to share? Thanks so much!

    jtoney.ae@calhoun.k12.al.us

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  16. I have posted the pumpkin investigation sheet under the "freebies" label on my sidebar. You can download it there. Thanks!

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  17. where did you pumpkin life cycle pictures come from ???

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  18. Too many things for me to love. :) I do a lot of these activities but love your twist on them (ie the pumpkin cycle in a paper plate pumpkin!!). Just pinned a few to Pinterest...hope you don't mind! ;)

    Little Miss Glamour Goes to Kindergarten

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  19. I love your blog! Would you mind to email me your pumpkin investigation or tell me where I can get it?? Thanks! Ldale@nettletonschools.net

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  20. I found your blog on Pintrest. I really love your pumpkin investigation sheet. Are you willing to share it? ddozier@cityview-isd.net
    Thank you!

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  21. I'm so sorry to ask .... but could I ALSO get a copy of pumpkin and apple investigation sheets? I LOVE your blog it totally rocks! Thanks so much!! arwimbish@gmail.com

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  22. Can you share your pumpkin investigation with me? Thank you!

    ashley_warren26@att.net

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  23. Can you share your pumpkin activities?
    arhatch08@yahoo.com
    Thank you thank you!

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  24. I would appreciate your apple and pumpkin worksheets as well. They are wonderful!

    hsease99@hotmail.com

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  25. I would love if you would share your pumpkin investigation sheet with me as well! It's just what I was looking for!

    brittkd4@gmail.com

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  26. Hi,
    I would love a copy of your pumpkin investigation sheet as well for my grade 1's. Perfect for their level.
    Thanks!
    Charlotte
    charlottecornel@hotmail.com

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  27. Hi! I love your blog and have it bookmarked to keep reading! We are visiting the pumpkin patch/apple orchard in the next couple weeks and I would also love a copy of your investigation if possible. Thanks again and I will definitely keep reading!

    Becky
    laurier_girl@hotmail.com

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  28. Could you please email me with the Pumpkin Investigation paper as well? I would love to that next week with my class for our pumpkin theme! Thank you so much.

    Brittany
    bstone@keyscharter.org

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  29. Could you please send me the pumpkin investigation also. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!!
    Katie
    Katie-Cordova@hotmail.com

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  30. I also loved your pumpkin investigation!
    I teach pre-k and I would love to incorperate
    this wonderful activity with my fall unit!!
    I look forward to you blog weekly.
    You are so talented and I wish my son
    would have had you for a teacher...
    God Bless,
    Morah Daisha

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  31. I forgot to give you my email address
    Morah Daisha

    daisha.franklin@hotmail.com
    Thanks

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  32. Could you email me that great pumpkin investigation?
    mwaldman326@yahoo.com
    Thank you!

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  33. I would love to have your pumpkin investigation sheet, as well. Please??? :)
    aweaver@mscs.k12.al.us
    Thank you!!

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  34. Please share with me too :) missblades@gmail.com

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  35. I would love it as well!!! dbockus@pasco.k12.fl.us

    Thanks!!!

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  36. Hi
    I just found your website and love all you ideas! I have been looking through it off an on all day. Could I get a copy of your pumpkin investigation sheet. thank Angela
    angarza4@gmail.com

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  37. I would love a copy of your picture of the life cycle of a pumpkin ... thanks, janice

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  38. would LOVE an email of the pumplin investigation page!!! amberwing223@hotmail.com

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  39. I would love an email of the pumpkin investigation page :) aevans08@gmail.com

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  40. I would also love an email of your pumpkin investigation. I love it!
    aefillmann@yahoo.com

    -Thanks!

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  41. I love your website! I would like your pumpkin investigation sheet.
    Can you please email it to me. Thanks so much!

    Hunt_kristin@asdk12.org

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  42. Thanks for all your great ideas! I would like your pumpkin investigation sheet also. Can you please email it to me? Thank-you from Canada! trudycalvin@shaw.ca

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  43. please send to hunterde@email.sc.edu if willing to share!

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  44. I would also like the pumpkin investigation sheet
    celia.huey@cowetaschools.org

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  45. make that celia.huey@cowetaschools.org

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  46. There is a period in between celia and huey- it is not posting as that.... celia.huey

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  47. I would also love to receive your apple and pumpkin investigation sheets. :)
    tstremblay93@hotmail.com

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  48. I would love a the pumpkin investigation sheet! Would you be willing to send me a copy. Thank you!! Jill_kae24@yahoo.com

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  49. I would also love your pumpkin investigation sheet please....Would be willing to also send me a copy? Thanks so much! amber.fischer123@gmail.com

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    1. I would really appreciate your pumpkin investigation sheet if you are willing to share....so super neat! Thank you mrobison@lewistonschool.net

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  50. So creative! Would love the pumpkin and the apple investigation sheets. The life cycle of the pumpkin would be great too!

    Thanks,
    Kristin
    Threegirlsgray@me.com

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  51. So creative! Would love the pumpkin and the apple investigation sheets. The life cycle of the pumpkin would be great too!

    Thanks,
    Kristin
    Threegirlsgray@me.com

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  52. I love all the ideas. I would love a copy of the pumpkin investigation. faglie04@yahoo.com Thank you so very much!

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  53. These ideas are great. I would love a copy of the pumpkin investigation along with the apple investigation pages.

    mcbride.shannon@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  54. Do you have the Pumpkin Investigation Sheet to print/download? So cute! Thanks!

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  55. I love all of the ideas! I would love a copy of the pumpkin investigation, apple investigation, and the life cycle of a pumpkin.

    Thank you!

    becowan88@gmail.com

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  56. I just discovered your blog while looking for pumpkin information. I love your investigation sheet. If you are willing to share, could you email it to me at melanie.klugh@gmail.com? I would greatly appreciate it. I looked you up on TPT. Can't wait to get some of your stuff. Awesome job!

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  57. Unlike everyone else...I'm wondering where/how you made your scarecrow to go with There Was an Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything book! My students LOVE that book and I think this would be amazing for them to do! Thanks!!
    AllieM.Dunn@gmail.com

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  58. Do you have the Pumpkin Investigation Sheet to print/download? It is so cute! I love it! Thanks!

    DDgirl4ever@yahoo.com

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  59. I would love the pumkin investigation sheet as well! Also where did you get the life cycle for coloring?
    mcateer.jamie@gmail.com

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  60. Does anyone have a copy of the pumpkin investigation sheet? I would love to have it.

    mcbride.shannon@yahoo.com

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  61. Cute ideas! Is there anyway I could get a copy of your Life Cycle of a Pumpkin worksheets? I teach special ed and the pictures are by far the best visuals I've come across. Could you possibly email it to me? erin.elizabeth.reynolds@gmail.com Thanks so much!

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  62. If possible, I would love a copy of your pumpkin investigation sheet. I actually found it on an older post on your blog as a freebie. However, when I was redirected to the scribd site to download it, I was not able to download it without paying to join their site. I would appreciate it if you could email it to me! I love your blog!
    Thanks!
    Janetslee2@bellsouth.net

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  63. I would love to download your pumpkin sheet, and the cards that show the lifecycle. How can I go about that without a Scribd membership? Thank you for your hard work putting these together, and for your graciousness in posting for all to see!

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  64. I love your blog and all your great ideas. I bought your pumpkin unit.:)AND LOVE IT! Do you have the lifecyle and pumpkin investigation papers. I would love a copy! Thanks for all you do!

    holly_m_@hotmail.com

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  65. I would also love a copy of the pumpkin and apple investigation and life cycle downloads if you are still willing to share them.
    Also, I see you have a whole pumpkin unit? Where can I get that?
    Blessings!

    tibb000@yahoo.com

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  66. Would I be able to have a copy of your pumpkin investigation sheet and your life cycle of a pumpkin cards? My email address is robinelsass@yahoo.com Thanks!

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  67. I would also like a copy of your pumpkin investigation sheet to use for my pumpkin rotations

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  68. Would I be able to get a copy of your pumpkin cards?? I LOVE them!! :) meagancyr@yahoo.com

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  69. I would love to have a copy of this great idea to use today. Could you please send it to me. smurflint@gmail.com

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  70. Hi, I love your pumpkin investigation sheet. Are you still able to share it? If so, please send it to lpmwong@shaw.ca . Much appreciated!

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  71. Please send investigation sheet to me too. clymert@scsk12.org. One day I am going to update my blog. Maybe fall break. I want to share and give back as well.

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  73. Your blog is amazing!!! I was wondering if you could please email me your life cycle of a pumpkin sheet as well as your pumpkin observation sheet to me so I can use it in my class. I love all your updates. Please keep your amazing ideas coming!! Canada loves you! Thanks Deanna
    deannadesson19@gmail.com

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  74. I would LOVE a copy of your sequencing sheet - thanks!! mhaferkamp@comcast.net

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  75. can you please email me your observation and life cycle shhet please!
    roxxy_69@hotmail.com

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  76. I love it!!!Would love the pumpkin and the apple investigation sheets. The life cycle of the pumpkin would be great too! If possible please e-mail it to me at zesquijerosa@gmail.com

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  77. Could I please get the sequencing cards?

    Laura
    Lfnowak@cps.edu

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  78. I love your pumpkin activities! Can you email the sequencing sheet and the pumpkin investigation sheet? I'd love to use them?
    vpettijohn@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  79. I would love to have the pumpkin investigation and the sequencing sheet as well. These are very good activities. Thank you in advance if you are willing to email and share them with us.

    Melissa
    mabay410@gmail.com

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  80. Can I please get a copy of the pumpkin investigations and the pumpkin life cycle? thank you.

    christinerusco@yahoo.com

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  81. I would love to do this with my Kinders! Can I please get a copy of the pumpkin investigations and the pumpkin life cycle? Thanks so much for your time!
    valeriesiulua@vistausd.org

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  82. Could you email me any documents you still have on this? Especially the pumpkin investigation one? edvorak@bettendorf.k12.ia.us

    Thanks so much!
    Erika

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  83. WOW! So much for FREE> You need to sign up for something to get this so called FREEBIE!

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    1. This is now in my TPT store for FREE. This was a freebie that is no longer available through the link above. This original post was made 5 years ago...hence why the link is invalid. I can't update every blog post ever made with new links. Sorry!

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  84. Would you be so kind to share your pumpkin investigation sheet with me? Thanks so much! carrieipson@gmail.com

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