Kindergarteners Learn about Pumpkin Life Cycle

Student Grant Recipients Total: 54

Award Amount: $1,328.39

Our kindergarteners dive into a day full of hands-on learning that brings their science lessons to life. Thanks to STARS, the $1,328.39 grant fully covers district bus fees, tickets for 54 students and 21 parent/guardian chaperones, and a pumpkin for everyone to take home!

At the farm, students hop on a tractor ride to the pumpkin patch, where they see pumpkins growing right on the vine. They observe the different stages of the pumpkin life cycle and some students even watch as their chosen pumpkins are cut fresh from the field. Outside of pumpkin learning, the kids explore Swan Trails’ 45-acre farm, meet friendly barn animals, navigate a hay maze, jump around on the bouncy pillows, and take a corn box "swim.”

This experience connects real-world observations to their curriculum back at school. Pumpkin-themed stations make learning even more exciting. In Mrs. Martin’s room, students explore the pumpkin life cycle and crafted pumpkin people. In Mr. Kindelberger’s room, they create spinning season wheels and measured and weighed pumpkins, also testing whether pumpkins float. The Kindergarteners also get hands-on with science experiments, mixing vinegar and baking soda inside pumpkins in Ms. Spengler's room.

Field trips like these are possible thanks to your support of the STARS Foundation. We thank you for helping us continue enriching our students’ learning with more memorable adventures.