Copy-Cat Pumpkins

Copycat Pumpkin Faces

Setting: classroom, daycare or at home

Ingredients:

Paper

Felt

Scissors

Markers

Glue

Instructions:

 Take felt and cut out pumpkin templates

 Next cut out different shapes and create different faces by gluing smaller shapes on the pumpkins.

 Cut out or have the individual cut out his or her own pumpkin templates using scissors and regular paper.

 Next have them copy the pumpkin that they see above using markers.

Purpose: The purpose of this activity is for the individual to identify with shapes and different faces. Having them verbally say how they think the pumpkin is feeling judging by facial expression can help them identify the needs of others and express their own emotions using body language and faces. Also having them mimic the pumpkin template that is given using the felt can help to problem solve and follow simple directions. Following directions is necessary in school and work areas and helps by identifying attention needs of the individual. This all was identified by using a sequencing task of making the face by focusing on one area of the face at the time (the nose, mouth, eyes, ect). Use of felt can also create sensory stimulation in the difference in feel from that and the rough paper. Fine motor skills were also used in that the face was drawn by the individual. This helps their pinch grip needed in writing skills and ADL’s such as buttoning shirts or zipping zippers.

Little Family Fun. (October 15, 2011). Copy-Cat Pumpkin Faces. [Blog post].

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