Jack O Lanterns

Materials:
Orange and green tempera paint
White construction paper
Black construction paper
Glue
Scissors

Have students draw a big pumpkin on a white construction paper.
Paint the pumpkin orange and the stem green. Let it dry overnight.
Cut it out.
Give each student a 5x5" piece of black and a white construction paper.
They can cut circles, triangles, and other shapes to make the jack o lantern face.
Then glue them on the pumpkin.

Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board

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