{"product_id":"the-fierce-yellow-pumpkin-read-aloud-companion-activities-preschool","title":"The Fierce Yellow Pumpkin | Read-Aloud Companion \u0026 Activities | Preschool","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fierce Yellow Pumpkin | Read-Aloud Companion \u0026amp; Activities | Preschool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTurn your preschoolers into \u003cb\u003eFierce Field Agents\u003c\/b\u003e with this playful read-aloud companion for \u003ci\u003eThe Fierce Yellow Pumpkin\u003c\/i\u003e! This no-prep resource combines early literacy, math, science, shapes, expressive language, and social-emotional learning into a fun fall learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStudents become pumpkins-in-training at \u003cb\u003eScarecrow’s Academy\u003c\/b\u003e, completing simple missions and earning badges as they explore the story. The activities provide opportunities to talk about how the pumpkin grows and changes, practice sequencing and counting, experiment with movement, explore shapes, play with voice and expression, and talk about what it means to be fierce, brave, and happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eMeet the Words\u003c\/b\u003e – Introduce key story vocabulary including pumpkin, scarecrow, blackbird, candle, stem, and fierce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eGrow, Pumpkin, Grow!\u003c\/b\u003e – Sequence four pictures to show how the pumpkin grows and changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eGrow! Tell It Back\u003c\/b\u003e – Use picture pieces to retell the story and discuss what caused the pumpkin to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eGlow-Up Pumpkin Craftivity\u003c\/b\u003e – Create a pull-tab pumpkin that grows from little and green to fierce and glowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFierce Voice Dial\u003c\/b\u003e – Practice changing voice volume and tone from a tiny whisper to a big roar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eVoice Log\u003c\/b\u003e – Record and reflect on the different voices students try.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eScarecrow Count the Eyes\u003c\/b\u003e – Practice counting with scarecrow pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eScarecrow Science: Wind Test\u003c\/b\u003e – Make a prediction, test different materials, and observe which moves the most in the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePumpkin Math: Little to Big\u003c\/b\u003e – Sort pumpkins by size from smallest to largest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePumpkin Math: Counting\u003c\/b\u003e – Count zigzag pumpkin teeth in sets up to 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDesign a Fierce Face\u003c\/b\u003e – Use circles, triangles, and zigzags to create a unique pumpkin face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eHow Does Your Pumpkin Feel?\u003c\/b\u003e – Identify feelings and explore the idea that being fierce can mean being brave and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFierce Field Agent Badges\u003c\/b\u003e – Collect badges as students complete their missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFierce Field Agent ID Card\u003c\/b\u003e – Finish training and become an official Pumpkin-in-Training at Scarecrow’s Academy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKILLS \u0026amp; CONCEPTS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e• Story vocabulary\u003cbr\u003e• Story sequencing and retelling\u003cbr\u003e• Oral language\u003cbr\u003e• Counting to 5\u003cbr\u003e• Size comparison\u003cbr\u003e• Shapes\u003cbr\u003e• Prediction and observation\u003cbr\u003e• Simple science exploration\u003cbr\u003e• Expressive reading and voice\u003cbr\u003e• Feelings and self-expression\u003cbr\u003e• Fine-motor practice\u003cbr\u003e• Creativity and pretend play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe activities can be used across several days or mixed and matched to fit your preschool classroom, fall theme, or Halloween activities.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePERFECT FOR:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e✓ Preschool\u003cbr\u003e✓ Fall and pumpkin themes\u003cbr\u003e✓ Halloween activities\u003cbr\u003e✓ Read-aloud centers\u003cbr\u003e✓ Small groups\u003cbr\u003e✓ Whole-group activities\u003cbr\u003e✓ Early literacy practice\u003cbr\u003e✓ Hands-on learning\u003cbr\u003e✓ Fall craftivities\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEACHER NOTE:\u003c\/b\u003e The resource includes a suggested five-day path, but the activities can easily be used individually or rearranged to fit your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA little pumpkin fun + a little imagination + a whole lot of fierce learning!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you use this resource, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find it and lets me know what to create next. 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