The idea behind storybook pumpkins is simple: students select their favorite book character and decorate a pumpkin to represent that character. This project allows children to express their artistic skills while deepening their connection to literature.
Once a character was chosen, students used paint, crafting materials and accessories to make the character come to life.
“I chose Fly Guy from Fly High Fly Guy and Buzz because I love the character and the adventures in the book,” said Indie Sullivan.
The project also meant family involvement.
“I talked to my mom about choosing Elf on the Shelf,” said Harley Gomes. “She thought it was a good choice. We then spray painted the pumpkins and got all the accessories, including lights.”
“My mom helped me with the eyes and the wings of Fly Guy. Overall, we worked on it for three days.,” added Sullivan.
Gomes especially enjoyed the project and wants there to be more like them for a couple of reasons.
“It was a fun-cool project. These are the projects we really want to keep doing in school. We got to be very creative and I am very proud of my fellow classmates with how much effort they put into their pumpkins,” said Gomes.
This project serves multiple educational purposes including literacy development, artistic expression, and teamwork and collaboration.
Families were invited to view students’ pumpkins on Thursday and hear the background behind each creation.