The Sunshine class has enjoyed reading about, singing about, and examining pumpkins. Today the class got the inside view, as we removed the top and scooped out pulp and seeds. Leo counted seeds and looks forward to planting some. Eli, an experienced home gardener, explained to the class what a vine is; "Green like a stem and the gourds (and pumpkins) grow on it." In a discussion of planting the seeds, several children speculated about what might grow from a pumpkin seed, and there were a wide range of answers, including a rose bush, and oranges. The growing cycle is an interesting concept to the children and we look forward to planting and following the progress of our seeds. We will also use our pumpkin top as a stamp to make prints, and will bake with pumpkin.
I love that Eli was able to explain what a vine is to his friends. I am looking forward to helping the class with planting in the spring!
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