Parts of a Pumpkin Adapted Book | Vocabulary Science | Fall SLP SPED Autism PreK

Teach the parts of a pumpkin the hands-on way! This "Pumpkins Have Parts" Adapted Book & Vocabulary Activities uses simple rhyme and interactive matching pieces to teach the parts of a pumpkin and their functions — then keeps the learning going with four extension activities. Students match a word and picture to each page, then practice sequencing, sorting, positional concepts, and labeling. Perfect for both inclusive and self-contained classrooms.

📦 What's Included

• 1 interactive adapted book ("Pumpkins Have Parts") with matching word and picture pieces
• 1 sequencing stick activity
• 1 sorting / classification activity
• 1 positional concepts activity
• 1 set of vocabulary labeling cards
• Print, laminate, and assemble with Velcro for years of reuse

📖 Sample Text

"Pumpkins have parts.

Pumpkins have seeds.

Pumpkins have parts that fulfill all their needs.

Pumpkins have leaves.

Pumpkins have skin.

Pumpkins have parts that are out and are in!"

📚 How to Use

• In a small group, the teacher or therapist reads the story while students follow along and match a word and picture to each page
• After the book, extend learning with the supplemental activities: sequencing, sorting and classification, positional concepts, and vocabulary labeling
• Place the book and activities in a literacy center or workstation for independent practice
• The simple, rhyming pattern makes it great for beginning readers
• Great for whole group, small group, or 1:1

🎯 Skills Targeted

• Parts of a pumpkin and their functions
• Pumpkin and fall science content
• Early and emergent reading (simple rhyme)
• Sequencing
• Sorting and classification
• Positional concepts
• Vocabulary labeling
• Matching, comprehension, and following directions

💛 Perfect For

• Speech-language therapy (vocabulary, feature/function, concepts)
• Special education classrooms (SPED)
• Autism classrooms and ABA programs
• Inclusive and self-contained settings
• Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten
• Science and literacy centers
• Pumpkin, fall, and life cycle units, early childhood, ECSE, and homeschool

🌟 Why Teachers Love This Resource

• A book PLUS 4 extension activities — lots of value
• Teaches pumpkin parts AND their functions (great science vocabulary)
• Simple, rhyming text builds confidence for beginning readers
• Targets vocabulary, sequencing, sorting, AND positional concepts
• Matching pieces let every level of student participate
• Reusable year after year once laminated

🎃 More hands-on pumpkin, fall, and apple activities:

• Hands-On Pumpkin Activities
• Hands-On Fall Activities
• Apple Themed Activities

📚 Browse more: Complete Adapted Books Collection