Sometimes you just need a super quick and super easy seasonal craft. This push pin pumpkin craft is just the ticket!
Push pin pumpkins?
You mean, let kids make art with push pins?!
Yes!
It develops their fine pincer grasp, an understanding of pressure, and teaches them how to safely handle sharp objects.
This fall craft for kids is as simple and quick as they come. It is also a great, less-mess way of decorating pumpkins. Here’s how we made these push pin pumpkins.
Supplies:
- Pumpkin (any size or variety!)
- Push pins
- Small hammer (optional)
Directions:
- Set out the pumpkin alongside the push pins and the hammer.
- Invite your child to decorate their pumpkin using push pins. It can be helpful demonstrating with the first pin, pointing out which side is the sharp side. If your child finds it difficult to push the pins through the pumpkin’s rind, offer them the use of a small hammer.
- Display your push pin pumpkin!
When you are done showing off your push pin pumpkin craft, remember to remove the push pins before composting your pumpkin.
Love these push pin pumpkins, but needing another fall craft to do with your kids? Check out this blog post round up of my favorite fall crafts for kids. Celebrate the arrival of fall with ten easy art projects for kids.
Needing more low-prep activities for the fall season? Then you might love this activity pack for preschool and kindergarten! These 10 Halloween-themed activities work just as well at a school as they do at home.
Happy creating, friends!