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8 Creative Jack-O-Lantern Designs for Kids

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Who doesn’t LOVE pumpkin carving?? I look forward to it every year and every year I am in search of the coolest jack-o-lantern designs to make with my boys.

Creative Jack O Lantern Designs for Kids

Fun Facts about Pumpkin Carving

Before diving into these amazing ideas, I thought it would be fun to let you in on a bit of jack-o-lantern history. There is great folklore around jack-o-lanterns. I encourage you to research the stories! In the meantime, here are a few fun facts about jack-o-lanterns:

  • Originated in Ireland
  • First used turnips and potatoes rather than pumpkins
  • The name “jack-o-lantern” came the 17th century and referred to a man carrying a lantern or to a night watchman.
  • The tradition came to the United States with Irish immigrants in the 19th century
  • Were known to ward off evil spirits

Related Read: Montessori Halloween Activities

Creative Jack O Lantern Designs for Kids

Jack-O-Lantern Designs for Kids

For some kids ‘carving’ a pumpkin is just too difficult, especially for our littlest ones! That’s why I love this one! Making a hedgehog is the perfect jack-o-lantern activity for toddlers and preschoolers!

Pumpkin With Braces

Creative pumpkin ideas are so fun to browse through! I loved this pumpkin with braces! A few sequins and a sparkly string are all it takes to make a pumpkin with braces!

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Baby’s First Jack-O-Lantern

For you itty bitty’s- here is the cutest idea to make a jack-o-lantern that welcomes your newborn into the world! I’ve also seen pictures of newborns inside a carved pumpkin, so if you get a big enough pumpkin you can start with some adorable photos! :)

Baby's First Halloween Jack-O-Lantern

Carrot Nose Pumpkins

Frosty has a carrot nose, so why not do the same for a pumpkin?! I thought these carrots made the perfect witch nose! They would be such a cute decoration on your front porch!

This jack-o-lantern is so pretty! And such a perfect way to introduce a lesson on astronomy!

Clock Pumpkin

How very Montessori is this adorable time telling pumpkin?!

Finding Nemo Pumpkin

I thought this was way too perfect! This is probably one of the most adorable pumpkins I have seen!

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Marnie Craycroft

About Marnie Craycroft

Marnie hails from Maine where she spent summers buried in sand and winters buried in snow. She is the daughter of a nearly four decade veteran of the public school systems. Teaching has always been a part of her life. She founded Carrots Are Orange in 2010.

Carrots Are Orange is a Montessori learning and living website for parents and teachers.

Marnie graduated from Wesleyan University in 1999 with a BA in Economics. She spent nearly a decade working in investment management. In 2006, she earned her MA in business from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business.

Marnie moved to the west coast in 1999 and currently lives in Boulder with her husband and three sons. She is Montessori trained. Her work has been featured on Apartment Therapy, Buzzfeed, PBS Kids, BabyCenter, the Melissa & Doug blog, Huffington Post, and WhattoExpect.com. Besides writing, passions include running (usually after her three sons), photography, and outdoor adventures.

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