Celebrate fall and Halloween with this fun and easy Pumpkin name craft! Using our free printable pumpkin template, kids can color their pumpkins and personalize them by spelling their names on big seed-shaped letters.
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Pumpkin Name Craft
Celebrate the fall season with a fun and educational activity that’s perfect for Halloween!
This pumpkin name craft is a hands-on project that lets kids get creative while practicing name recognition and fine motor skills.
Using our free printable template, children can color in their own pumpkin, add goofy eyes and a smile, and then spell out their name on bright, oversized pumpkin seeds.
It’s a great way to combine seasonal fun with early learning, making it an ideal craft for home, school, or classroom Halloween parties.
Craft Supplies You’ll Need:
- Pumpkin Template – Grab your free printable template at the very bottom of this blog post.
- White Cardstock – We recommend Neenah White cardstock for its thickness and durability—perfect for crafting with kids.
- Coloring Materials – Markers, colored pencils, crayons, or even paint pens for a bold, vibrant look.
- Scissors – For cutting out pumpkins and pumpkin seeds.
- Glue Stick – To attach the name seeds to the pumpkin.
- Black Marker or Sharpie – Great for outlining, adding facial features, and writing each letter of your child’s name.
Pumpkin Name Craft Instructions
- Print the Template -Download and print the free pumpkin name craft template on white cardstock. You’ll find the printable at the bottom of this post.
- Color the Pumpkin – Use markers, crayons, colored pencils, or paint pens to color in the pumpkin, and pumpkin seeds. Get creative with the colors—there’s no wrong way to decorate your pumpkin!
- Cut Out the Pieces – Carefully cut out the pumpkin, eyes, and as many seeds as you need to spell your name.
- Add the Eyes and Face – Glue the eyes onto the pumpkin and use a black marker or Sharpie to draw a mouth or any other fun facial features.
- Spell Your Name – Use a black marker to write one letter of your name on each pumpkin seed.
- Glue the Seeds – Arrange the name seeds along the bottom of the pumpkin and glue them in place.
- Let It Dry – Allow the glue to dry completely before displaying your adorable pumpkin craft.
Download Instructions
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More Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids
If your kids had fun with this pumpkin name craft, they’ll love these other creative and screen-free Halloween ideas:
- Jack-O’-Lantern Craft – A fun and easy paper craft that lets kids design their own silly or spooky jack-o’-lantern faces.
- Free Printable Witch Hat Template – A simple and versatile witch hat template perfect for Halloween coloring, crafting, or costume play.
- Easy Bat Craft – A quick Halloween paper craft that turns ordinary shapes into adorable bats.
- Printable Halloween Ghost Craft – Kids can make a ghostly friend with this easy printable Halloween ghost activity.
- Halloween Bucket List for Kids – A fun list of kid-friendly Halloween activities to enjoy all spooky season long.
- Free Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues – Set up a spooky scavenger hunt with these ready-to-use Halloween-themed clues.
- Halloween Bingo for Kids – A festive printable bingo game that’s perfect for Halloween parties, classrooms, or family game night.
- Halloween Color by Number Pages – These spooky color-by-number sheets are a fun way to practice number recognition while getting into the Halloween spirit.
- I Spy Halloween Printable Worksheet – A fun and challenging “I Spy” activity filled with Halloween images kids will love to search through.
Before You Go
I’d love to see how your pumpkin name craft turns out!
Whether you’re making a pumpkin name craft in the classroom, at home, or during a Halloween themed activity, be sure to snap a photo and share it.
Tag me on social media (Facebook or Pinterest) or leave a comment below—I’m always so thrilled to see these crafts in action and celebrate your kids’ creativity!
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