Pumpkin Wagon Name Craft

Looking for a fun and festive fall craft that helps kids practice name recognition? This adorable Pumpkin Wagon Name Craft lets little learners personalize their own wagon filled with pumpkins—one for each letter of their name!

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Pumpkin Wagon Name Craft

We had so much fun making this pumpkin wagon name craft!

It’s the perfect fall activity for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary kids who are learning to recognize and spell their names.

Using our free printable template, children can color in a cute wagon and add just the right number of pumpkins to spell out their name.

This pumpkin wagon name craft is a simple, hands-on craft that combines autumn fun with early literacy skills—great for home, school, or a fall-themed classroom activity!

Supplies

• Pumpkin Wagon Template – Download the free printable PDF at the bottom of this blog post.
• White Cardstock – We recommend Neenah bright white cardstock for best durability.
• Coloring Tools – Use markers, colored pencils, crayons, or even acrylic paint pens for bold, vibrant colors.
• Scissors – Child-safe scissors work well for little hands.
• Glue Stick or White Glue – For assembling the pumpkins onto the wagon.
• Black Marker or Sharpie – Perfect for writing one letter of your child’s name on each pumpkin.

Instructions

Print the Template – Download and print the free pumpkin wagon name craft template on white cardstock. You’ll need one wagon and enough pumpkins to spell your child’s name (plus a few extras just in case).

Color the Pieces – Use crayons, markers, colored pencils, or paint pens to decorate the wagon and pumpkins. Encourage kids to get creative with fall colors!

Write the Letters – Use a black marker or Sharpie to write one letter of your child’s name on each pumpkin. Make sure the letters are large and easy to read.

Cut Out the Shapes – Carefully cut out the wagon and each pumpkin. Young kids may need help with this step.

Assemble the Craft – Glue the wagon onto a fresh sheet of cardstock or construction paper as a background. Then, glue the pumpkins in a row above or inside the wagon to spell out your child’s name.

Let It Dry – Allow the glue to fully dry before displaying the craft.

More Fall Crafts For Kids

Apple Tree Name Craft – A fun name recognition activity where kids create their own apple tree using a free printable template.

Pumpkin Name Craft – Kids spell out their name by adding one letter per pumpkin in this festive and educational fall craft.

Apple Photo Name Craft – This adorable keepsake craft combines name practice with a personal touch using your child’s photo.

Apple Lacing Craft – A simple fine motor activity that helps kids build hand-eye coordination as they lace around a bright red apple.

Fall Leaf Puppet Craft – Turn real or paper leaves into playful puppets perfect for imaginative autumn storytelling.

Easy Fall Paper Bag Scarecrow Craft – Kids will love creating their own silly scarecrow using a paper bag and free printable pieces.

Thanksgiving Bingo Printable – A festive, screen-free game perfect for keeping kids entertained during Thanksgiving gatherings.

Easy Paper Bag Turkey Craft – This easy-to-make turkey craft is a fun Thanksgiving project for preschool and early elementary kids.

Newspaper Apple Craft – A creative recycled craft that turns newspaper scraps into adorable apples with a fun fall twist.

Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable template to make a pumpkin wagon name craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

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I’d love to see how your pumpkin wagon name craft turns out!

Whether you’re making a pumpkin wagon name craft in the classroom, at home, or during a fall 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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