Thanksgiving · ABOUT 15 MINUTES · AGES 3–6 WITH HELP

Pretend paper pumpkin pie

Decorate a pretend pumpkin pie slice using orange paper, a zigzag crust and a fluffy cotton-paper topping.

Illustrated example of a finished Pretend paper pumpkin pie
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✓ Finished-project concept✓ Supply checklist✓ Four clear steps✓ Adult supervision

Make it together

  1. Have a grown-up cut one large orange triangle for the pretend pie filling.
  2. Cut a narrow tan paper strip to fit along its wide end as the pie crust.
  3. Draw wavy lines and glue the paper crust onto the slice.
  4. Crumple one large white tissue square into pretend whipped cream and glue it to the middle.

Learn while you create

Practice shapes: a triangle for the pie slice and a wavy line for the crust.

Safety note: This is pretend food made of paper and glue; never put craft pieces in mouths.

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