Pumpkin Anatomy Foldable Book

Help kids explore the parts of a pumpkin with the Pumpkin Anatomy Foldable Book. Designed for preschool and kindergarten, this hands-on science activity lets children color, trace, cut, and assemble an accordion-style booklet showing four pumpkin parts. Use it during a fall science lesson, pumpkin unit study, or classroom activity.

Why Choose This Pumpkin Anatomy Foldable Book?

• Introduce four pumpkin parts using simple illustrations that children can color.
• Create an accordion-style booklet that folds closed into the shape of a whole pumpkin.
• Choose between two black-and-white versions, one with tracing labels and another with regular labels.
• Combine science learning with coloring, tracing, cutting, and folding practice.

Skills Children Can Practice

• Science: Identify the stem, flesh, pulp, and seeds of a pumpkin.
• Fine Motor Skills: Color, cut, fold, and assemble the pumpkin booklet.
• Handwriting: Trace the names of the four pumpkin parts using the tracing version.
• Vocabulary: Recognize and name the parts of a pumpkin using labeled illustrations.
• Following Directions: Follow the steps to create an accordion-style booklet that opens and closes.

What’s Included?

This 3-page printable PDF includes:

• Pumpkin Template and Instructions (1 page): A black-and-white pumpkin illustration with a dotted center line and step-by-step assembly directions.
• Pumpkin Anatomy Foldable with Tracing Labels (1 page): Four illustrated pumpkin parts with light lettering for tracing.
• Pumpkin Anatomy Foldable with Regular Labels (1 page): The same four illustrated parts with printed labels for children to read.

The four pumpkin parts covered are:

1. Stem
2. Flesh
3. Pulp
4. Seeds

Product Details

• 3 printable pages total
• 1 foldable booklet activity with 2 labeling versions
• 4 illustrated pumpkin parts
• Black-and-white designs
• PDF digital download
• Recommended for PreK–K
• Assembly instructions included
• No separate answer key

How to Use

1. Print the pumpkin template and your preferred booklet version.
2. Have children color the pumpkin template and anatomy illustrations.
3. Trace the names of the pumpkin parts if using the tracing version.
4. Cut out the booklet strip and pumpkin template.
5. Cut the pumpkin along the dotted center line.
6. Fold the booklet strip back and forth like an accordion.
7. Attach one pumpkin half to each end of the folded strip.
8. Close the booklet to make a whole pumpkin, then unfold it to explore the different parts.

Supplies Needed: Printer, paper, crayons or colored pencils, scissors, and glue.

Adult help is recommended for cutting and assembling the booklet.