Build a Pumpkin Pie Craft for Kids with a Free Template
As the leaves turn red, orange, and yellow,it’s that time of the year again when pumpkins reign supreme. With Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to introduce a fun and easy Build-a-Pumpkin Pie craft for kids. This engaging activity not only brings out the festive spirit but also allows kids to develop their fine motor skills.
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Build a Pumpkin Pie Craft
This cut-and-paste pumpkin pie craft comes with a free printable template. It is a one-page template that is available in black and white, and in color.
Materials
- Build-a-Pumpkin Pie craft template PDF (download form is below)
- White printing paper or cardstock
- Coloring supplies (crayons, markers, or coloring pencils)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Optional: cotton balls
How To Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Craft
Black and White Version
- Print the free pumpkin pie craft template.
- Color in the different images on the template.
- Cut the pieces out.
- Glue them together to create your own pumpkin pie.
Color Version
- Print the free pumpkin pie craft template.
- Cut the pieces out.
- Glue them together to create your own pumpkin pie.
How to Assemble Your Pumpkin Pie Craft
Black and White Version
After the template is colored in and cut out, it is time to put the pieces together.
- Glue the pumpkin pie filling on the pie crust.
- Space the whipped cream swirls on the pumpkin pie.
- Glue them into place.
- Optional: gently pull apart cotton balls to fluff them up and glue them on the whipped cream swirls.
Color Version
After the pieces are cut out, it is time to put them together.
- Glue the pumpkin pie filling on the pie crust.
- Space the whipped cream swirls on the pumpkin pie.
- Glue them into place.
- Optional: gently pull apart cotton balls to fluff them up and glue them on the whipped cream swirls.
Benefits of Cut-and-Paste Crafts for Kids
1. Fine Motor Skill Development
Engaging in cut-and-paste crafts helps improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, which are crucial for activities like writing and drawing.
2. Cognitive Development
Assembling different parts helps kids understand spatial relationships and enhance their cognitive abilities.
3. Patience and Focus
Completing a craft project requires patience and focus, instilling valuable life skills in kids from an early age.
Take a Picture of Your Pumpkin Pie Craft!
Have your kids or students made this pumpkin pie craft? If so I would love to see how it turned out! You can share it on Instagram and use the hashtag #thelittlemomaid or tag @thelittlemomaid.
More Fall Crafts:
- Build a Turkey Craft
- Spookley the Square Pumpkin Craft
- Free Printable Leaf Templates
- Make Your Own Scarecrow Craft
- Halloween Pumpkin Craft
Free Build a Pumpkin Pie Craft Template
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Grab the template above, and have fun crafting!
I hope you and your kids enjoy using this simple and fun Thanksgiving Craft!
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