Mai Lesson

Jack-o'-Lantern Feelings

Language Arts · 20 min · Any age · You and your child together

Is your pumpkin happy, grumpy or surprised? Your child designs jack-o'-lantern faces that show different feelings, finds describing words for each one, and explains why each pumpkin feels that way. No carving needed.

What your child gets out of it

• Name feelings and recognize them in faces
• Use describing words to add detail
• Explain an idea in a full sentence using "because"

What you need

• Paper — For 4 pumpkin outlines - draw them, or print the Jack-o'-Lantern page from the Halloween pack.
• Crayons or markers
• A mirror — Optional.
• A real pumpkin and washable markers — Optional.

How it runs

1. Feelings Face-Off · 4 min
2. Draw the Pumpkin Faces · 6 min
3. Describing Words · 5 min
4. Why Does It Feel That Way? · 3 min
5. Pumpkin Patch Show · 2 min