Combine Halloween fun, procedural writing, and a pumpkin craft with this Jack O'Lantern Writing Activity! Students create their own pumpkin craft and complete a "How to Carve a Pumpkin" writing activity to practice explaining a process in the correct order.

This hands-on Halloween writing craft is perfect for teaching students how to write step-by-step directions while creating a colorful fall classroom display. It's a great addition to your October writing lessons, pumpkin unit, or Halloween bulletin board!

What's Included

• Jack O'Lantern Craft: Printable pumpkin craft pieces for students to assemble their own jack-o'-lantern

• How to Carve a Pumpkin Writing Page: Students write the steps for carving a pumpkin in sequential order

• Writing Display: Pair the completed pumpkin crafts with student writing to showcase their work

Skills Covered

• Procedural and how-to writing

• Sequencing events and steps

• Writing clear directions

• Organizing ideas in a logical order

• Connecting writing with a hands-on craft

How to Use This Activity

Begin by discussing the steps involved in carving a pumpkin. Students can brainstorm the process together before writing their own directions on the "How to Carve a Pumpkin" writing page.

Next, students assemble their jack-o'-lantern crafts using the printable templates. Display the completed pumpkins with their writing for a festive classroom display that highlights student learning.

Perfect For

• Halloween writing activities

• October writing lessons

• Pumpkin-themed classroom activities

• Procedural and how-to writing practice

• Fall bulletin boards and hallway displays

• Writing centers and independent writing

This pumpkin writing craft brings creativity and writing together in one seasonal activity that gives students an opportunity to practice organizing and explaining their ideas!