Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch Game for Kids

Use your left over pool noodles from summer for this Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch number art game! Roll, count, and stamp to create a cute pumpkin patch artwork for kids to take home and hang on their fridge.

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Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch Art Game

Learning Objective:

Explore a variety of art materials.

Materials Needed:

• Pool noodle piece
• Orange and green paint
• Paper plate
• Dice
• Newspaper
• White paper

How to Set Up the Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch Game

1. First, set the newspaper on your painting area.
2. Then, put the orange paint on a paper plate. Spread thinly.
3. Next, place the pool noodle piece next to the paint.
4. Last, set a piece of paper next to the paper plate.

How to Play

1. First, the child rolls the die and count the number of dots.
2. Then they stamp the same number of orange circles aka pumpkins in their pumpkin patch.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 three or more times until their paper is full of pumpkins.
4. Afterwards, allow the orange pumpkins to dry.
5. Finally, have the child paint one green stem on each pumpkin. They can also paint the vine if desired.

Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch Game Variations

• Give all children a specific number of pumpkins to stamp on their paper.
• Stamp a few pumpkins. Let them dry and have the children cut them out.
• When dry, write the numbers in order in the middle of each pumpkin.

Literacy Connections to Pumpkin Pattern Path:

The Biggest Pumpkin Ever
Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins
From Seed to Pumpkin (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)

For even more Pumpkin reading, here are our favorite pumpkin books for kids!

Skills a Child Can Learn from Stamp Painting Pumpkins…

Here are the skills that a child can learn from stamp painting pumpkins with a pool noodle and paint:

• Fine motor skills: Using a pool noodle to stamp paint requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Creativity: Children can be creative with their designs and use their imagination to create unique pumpkins.
• Problem-solving: Children may need to problem-solve if the paint is too thick or if the pool noodle is not cooperating.
• Sensory development: Children will experience different textures and colors as they paint their pumpkins.
• Self-expression: Children can express themselves through their designs and colors.
• Fun: This is a fun and festive fall activity that children will enjoy.

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