Watch learning grow with this hands-on Pumpkin Science & Math activity plan! Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or fall STEAM events, this free printable download helps kids explore how plants grow and how math connects to the natural world.
 
Young scientists will plant pumpkin seeds, track their growth, and record their observations using the Pumpkin Science Journal Sheet. Then, they’ll use pumpkin seeds for fun math challenges—like estimating, sorting, and graphing. Together, these activities build curiosity, critical thinking, and data skills while aligning with NGSS 2-LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems (plants depend on water and light to grow).
 
This fall-themed STEAM activity is simple and full of discovery—perfect for encouraging kids to explore the science and math of the pumpkin patch!
 
Perfect For:
Classrooms (Grades 1–3)
Homeschool Enrichment
Library STEAM Corners
Family Learning Activities
Fall Festival or Pumpkin Week Themes
 
For more pumpkin fun, read our Pumpkin STEAM Activities for Kids: Hands-On Halloween Fun post!