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Fall Festival Fun

daryl.kwiatkowski

Tier 2
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Festival Fun Craft

Students will create a simple pumpkin craft to celebrate fall festivals while practicing yes/no question-response patterns. They will improve fine motor skills and reinforce understanding of yes/no questions.

This lesson supports social engagement and language development in a small-group setting. It builds fine motor control through crafting and helps students practice question-response skills critical for classroom participation.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Hands-on crafting paired with guided yes/no questioning.

Materials

  • Pumpkin Template Sheets, - Safety Scissors, - Glue Sticks, - Crayons or Markers, - Yes/No Question Cards, - Chart Paper and Marker, and - Tissues or Paper Towels

Prep

Prepare Festival Craft Materials

5 minutes

  • Gather and arrange scissors, glue sticks, crayons/markers, pumpkin templates, and cleanup supplies.
  • Print enough Yes/No Question Cards for each student.
  • Pre-cut or organize pumpkin template sheets at each station.
  • Draw two columns labeled “Yes” and “No” on chart paper and place marker nearby.

Step 1

Welcome and Introduction

2 minutes

  • Greet students and introduce the fall festival theme.
  • Show an example pumpkin craft and model coloring/cutting.
  • Ask a demonstration yes/no question (e.g., “Is a pumpkin orange?”) and have students respond aloud.

Step 2

Craft Activity

8 minutes

  • Distribute pumpkin templates, scissors, glue, and coloring tools.
  • Guide students to cut, color, and assemble their pumpkin faces.
  • Circulate and prompt each student with simple yes/no questions (e.g., “Do you like fall?”), reinforcing correct responses.

Step 3

Question Practice

3 minutes

  • Pair students and give each pair a set of Yes/No Question Cards.
  • Students take turns asking and answering cards for two rounds.
  • Tally responses with students’ help on the chart paper under “Yes” or “No.”

Step 4

Cleanup and Reflection

2 minutes

  • Instruct students to return materials and wipe tables with tissues.
  • Ask a final reflection question (e.g., “Did you have fun making pumpkins?”).
  • Praise participation and collect crafts for display.
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Slide Deck

Festival Fun Craft

Celebrating Fall Festivals &
Practicing Yes/No Questions

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the fall festival theme. Explain that today we’ll make a pumpkin craft and practice answering yes/no questions.

Objectives

  • Create a simple pumpkin craft
  • Practice yes/no question-responses
  • Build fine motor skills & social engagement

Spend about 1 minute on this slide. Read each objective aloud and ensure students understand.

Materials

  • Pumpkin Template Sheets
  • Safety Scissors
  • Glue Sticks
  • Crayons or Markers
  • Yes/No Question Cards
  • Chart Paper & Marker
  • Tissues or Paper Towels

Quickly show each material so students know what’s coming. Hold up an example Yes/No card when mentioning it.

Welcome & Introduction

  • Greet students and introduce our fall festival project
  • Show and describe a sample pumpkin craft
  • Model coloring, cutting, and assembling
  • Ask a demo question: “Is a pumpkin orange?”

(2 minutes) Greet students by name. Show an example finished pumpkin. Demonstrate coloring and cutting. Ask:
“Is a pumpkin orange?” Pause for chorus response.

Craft Activity

  • Hand out pumpkin templates, scissors, glue, and coloring tools
  • Students cut, color, and assemble pumpkin faces
  • Ask each student simple yes/no questions as they work

(8 minutes) Distribute materials. Circulate and help with cutting/gluing. Prompt each child:
“Do you like fall?” or “Is this leaf green?” Encourage clear yes/no answers.

Question Practice

  • Students form pairs and receive Yes/No Question Cards
  • Take turns asking and answering two rounds of questions
  • Record responses under “Yes” or “No” on chart paper

(3 minutes) Pair students. Give each pair a small stack of cards. Model one round with a volunteer. Use chart paper to tally responses.

Cleanup & Reflection

  • Return and organize materials; wipe tables
  • Ask: “Did you have fun making pumpkins?”
  • Praise participation and collect crafts for classroom display

(2 minutes) Guide students in cleaning up. Ask a final reflection question and praise all efforts. Collect crafts for display.

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Lesson Plan

Fall Festival Fun Lesson Plan

Students will explore global fall festival traditions by practicing yes/no question-responses and create an autumn-themed pumpkin craft to strengthen oral language and fine motor skills.

This lesson builds listening comprehension, oral language, and social engagement through culturally meaningful content. Crafting enhances fine motor control while reinforcing question-response routines crucial for classroom participation.

Audience

2nd Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Hands-on craft paired with guided questioning.

Materials

  • Pumpkin Template Sheets, - Safety Scissors, - Glue Sticks, - Crayons or Markers, - Yes/No Question Cards, - Chart Paper and Marker, and - Tissues or Paper Towels

Prep

Prepare Festival Craft Materials

5 minutes

  • Gather and arrange scissors, glue sticks, crayons/markers, pumpkin templates, and cleanup supplies.
  • Print enough Yes/No Question Cards for each student.
  • Pre-cut or organize pumpkin template sheets at each station.
  • Draw two columns labeled “Yes” and “No” on chart paper and place marker nearby.
  • Review Yes/No Question Cards to familiarize yourself with the questions.

Step 1

Welcome & Introduction

2 minutes

  • Greet students and introduce the fall festival theme.
  • Show an example pumpkin craft; model coloring, cutting, and assembling.
  • Ask a demonstration yes/no question (e.g., “Is a pumpkin orange?”); have students respond chorally.
  • Differentiation: Provide sentence stems (e.g., “Yes, I do.” / “No, I don’t.”) for students needing support.
  • Assessment: Note students’ response accuracy and participation.

Step 2

Craft Activity

8 minutes

  • Distribute pumpkin templates, safety scissors, glue sticks, and coloring tools.
  • Color the Pumpkin Body
    • Instruct students to use crayons or markers to color the pumpkin outline.
  • Cut Out the Pumpkin
    • Guide students to carefully cut along the pre-printed edges of their colored pumpkins.
  • Color and Cut Facial Features
    • Have students color eyes, noses, and mouths on a separate template and cut them out.
  • Arrange Your Design
    • Ask students to place facial pieces on their pumpkin bodies and choose a design layout.
  • Glue the Pieces
    • Model applying glue to each feature and pressing it firmly onto the pumpkin body.
  • Allow to Dry
    • Remind students to set their pumpkins aside for 1–2 minutes to let the glue dry.
  • Prompt Yes/No Questions
    • Circulate and ask: “Is your pumpkin smiling?” / “Are its eyes big?” to reinforce responses.
  • Differentiation: Offer extra verbal prompts or simplified choices for English learners.
  • Assessment: Observe fine motor control and accuracy of yes/no responses during crafting.

Step 3

Question Practice

3 minutes

  • Pair students and give each pair a set of Yes/No Question Cards.
  • Students take turns asking and answering cards for two quick rounds.
  • Record responses under “Yes” or “No” on chart paper.
  • Differentiation: Pair stronger students with those needing support to model responses.
  • Assessment: Tally correct responses per pair to monitor comprehension.

Step 4

Cleanup & Reflection

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Fall Festival Fun

Celebrating Fall Festivals & Practicing Yes/No Questions

Welcome everyone to our Fall Festival Fun lesson! Introduce yourself and explain that today we’ll learn about fall festivals, practice yes/no questions, and make a pumpkin craft.

Objectives

  • Explore fall festival traditions around the world
  • Practice answering yes/no questions clearly
  • Create a simple pumpkin craft to build fine motor skills

Read each objective aloud and check for understanding. Emphasize fun, speaking, and fine motor skills.

Materials

  • Pumpkin Template Sheets
  • Safety Scissors
  • Glue Sticks
  • Crayons or Markers
  • Yes/No Question Cards
  • Chart Paper & Marker
  • Tissues or Paper Towels

Show or hold up each item as you read the list. Point out the Yes/No cards link.

Welcome & Introduction

  • Greet students and introduce the fall festival theme
  • Show and describe a sample pumpkin craft
  • Model coloring, cutting, and assembling
  • Ask a demo question: “Is a pumpkin orange?”

(2 minutes) Greet students warmly. Show a finished pumpkin craft example. Demonstrate coloring, cutting, and gluing. Ask: “Is a pumpkin orange?” Pause for chorus.

Craft Activity

  • Hand out pumpkin templates, scissors, glue, and coloring tools
  • Students cut, color, and assemble pumpkin faces
  • Ask each student simple yes/no questions as they work

(8 minutes) Distribute materials. Circulate to assist cutting and gluing. Prompt each student with questions like “Do you like fall?” Encourage clear yes/no responses.

Question Practice

  • Students form pairs and receive Yes/No Question Cards
  • Take turns asking and answering two rounds
  • Record responses under “Yes” or “No” on chart paper

(3 minutes) Pair students and hand out Yes/No cards. Model one round with a volunteer. Tally responses on chart paper under “Yes” or “No.”

Cleanup & Reflection

  • Return and organize materials; wipe tables
  • Ask final reflection: “Did you have fun making pumpkins?”
  • Praise all efforts and collect crafts for display

(2 minutes) Guide students to return materials and wipe tables. Ask: “Did you have fun making pumpkins?” Praise participation and collect crafts for the classroom display.

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Worksheet

Yes/No Question Cards

Cut apart the cards below. Read each question aloud and have students answer “Yes” or “No.”

Card 1Card 2
Do you like fall?Is a pumpkin orange?
Card 3Card 4
Do people color Easter eggs on Halloween?Are leaves green in the fall?
Card 5Card 6
Do people Trick or Treat at Thanksgiving?Do people wear costumes on Halloween?
Card 7Card 8
Do leaves change color in the fall?Do people jump into leaf piles?
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Activity

Pumpkin Craft Activity

Materials:

  • Pumpkin Template Sheet
  • Safety Scissors
  • Crayons or Markers
  • Glue Stick
  • Newspaper or scrap paper (for workspace)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Your Workspace
    • Lay down newspaper or scrap paper to keep your table clean.
  2. Color the Pumpkin
    • Use crayons or markers to color the pumpkin outline on the template sheet.


  3. Cut Out the Pumpkin Body
    • Carefully cut along the edges of your colored pumpkin shape.





  4. Color and Cut Facial Features
    • On the same sheet or a second template, color the eyes, nose, and mouth shapes.
    • Cut out each facial piece neatly.





  5. Arrange Your Design
    • Place the eyes, nose, and mouth on the pumpkin body in different layouts.
    • Try making a happy face, a spooky face, or a silly face.
  6. Glue the Pieces
    • Apply glue to the back of each facial feature.
    • Press them firmly onto the pumpkin body.


  7. Practice a Yes/No Question
    • Ask your partner: “Is your pumpkin smiling?”
    • Listen for their “Yes” or “No” answer, then swap roles.









  8. Dry and Display
    • Allow your pumpkin to dry for 1–2 minutes.
    • Help hang your pumpkin on the classroom bulletin board for our Fall Festival gallery.
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Cool Down

Fall Festival Reflection

Name: ______________________ Date: _______________

  1. What is one fall festival you learned about today?



  1. What was your favorite part of making your pumpkin craft?



  1. Did you enjoy practicing the yes/no questions? (Circle one)
    Yes  No
  2. Draw a picture of your pumpkin craft or something you liked about today’s lesson:









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