Pumpkin Carving Tips for Family Fun

Pumpkin craving is a great project for parents to do with their kids. Let your child design the Jack 0’lantern face. The adult can do the carving and the child can help to clean out the pumpkin.

Here are the steps to create your Jack 0’lantern:

 • Place the pumpkin on newspaper for easy clean-up.
 • Cut a circle around the stem and remove the “hat” of the pumpkin.
 • Use a long handled spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp. Kids will have fun reaching inside the pumpkin and pull out the seeds. (the seeds can be washed, dried, and roasted in the oven for a healthy snack).
 • Before making the face on the Jack 0’lantern, turn the pumpkin around to fine the side that is smooth and clean for drawing the face.
 • Let your child design the face on a sheet of paper. You can show or give examples of shapes you can cut on the pumpkin but let the child made the decision as to how the Jack 0’lantern should look.
 • After the face has been designed, follow the pattern and draw the eyes, nose, and mouth onto the pumpkin.
 • Using a sharp paring knife, cut out the designs. Remove the cut-out pieces by pushing them out from inside of the pumpkin.
 • The finished result is ready to be lit by placing a small “t-light” candle inside on that special spooky night.

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