Pumpkin Name Craft For Kids [Free Template]

As the leaves begin to change color and the air grows crisp, it’s time to start thinking about all the fun that can be had during the fall season.

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This pumpkin name craft is perfect for kids of all ages and is a great way to learn how to spell their names.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity.

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First, encourage your child to glue the stem to the top and back of the pumpkin.

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Next, guilde your child to place the inside piece in the middle of the pumpkin and glue it in place.

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Finally, help your child to glue each of the seeds in order to have the child spell their own name.

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Be sure to check out our pumpkin crafts for kids while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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