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Five Little Pumpkins Finger Reim and Felt Story for preschool

Five Little Pumpkins Rhyme and Felt Story

What you need:

Felt board (e.g., picture frame with black felt backing)
5 pumpkins cut out of orange felt
Fence made of brown felt
Optional: felt pieces for witch, wind, or stars
Fingerplay rhyme “Five Little Pumpkins”


Learning Goals and Standards:

  • Language Development: Chanting rhymes, learning new words (fence, wind, witch, Halloween).
  • Math Skills: Counting from 1–5, early subtraction in play.
  • Motor Skills: Finger movements, clapping, blowing, rolling actions.
  • Social Skills: Taking turns, group participation, shared fun.
  • Creativity & Imagination: Pretend play as pumpkins in the story.