These disguise a pumpkin printable templates make it easy to tackle the Halloween twist on a classic school or home project. It gets kids thinking outside the box, and it’s super fun. If you are still planning all the Halloween crafts and activities to do with the kids this year, this one just has to make it to your list.
I love the no-carve painted pumpkin decorating, and this pumpkin in disguise project can also serve as a starting point to plan your Halloween decor. If you are making this project with your class, you can also throw a competition – the most creatively disguised pumpkins your students make can then be transformed into a real painted pumpkin.
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One of my favorite learning and writing activities of the year is hands down, disguise a turkey! There’s just something magical about giving the kids a “blank” slate and having them come up with a original disguise for their creature. Some just use markers or crayons and some go beyond this, using scraps of paper, cotton, fabric… All kinds of materials to put together a one of a kind outfit.
With that said, it’s almost a shame that this activity would be limited to one holiday only.
How to use the Pumpkin in Disguise Printable Templates
I am sharing a bunch of different kinds of printables (and sizes) for this project so go with one that works best for your needs..
What you need:
- any of our templates
- paper – cardstock is great; regular print paper works as well
- coloring supplies
Just print out, hand out to students and wait for them to get creative!
Get the Kids Writing
This Halloween activity is also great when paired with a writing assignment. Have the kids decorate their pumpkin and transform it into a fun character. And then, ask the kids to write about the disguise; either describe it or have them explain why the pumpkin is disguised.
Disguise a Pumpkin Ideas
If you are a parent (or a teacher) looking for some ideas on how to disguise a pumpkin, here are ten of our ideas to kick-start the imagination.
I’m Not a Pumpkin, I’m a Bat
One of my favorites! You can draw the wings directly on the printable template or go beyond the borders. Just cut out a pair of wings from black construction paper and stick them onto the sheet.
Pumpkin Disguised as a Fox
Disguising a pumpkin as a fox is a no-brainer. The shape is perfect. This one also transfers to a real pumpkin without any trouble.
A Not so Scarry Mummy
This one captures the spirit of Halloween. With just a few lines and some black marker scribbling between the lines, a pumpking quicky becomes a mummy.
A Homage to the Original!
Disguise your pumpkin as a fun-looking turkey!
A Fierce Shark Pumpkin
A pumpkin can easily become a shark too! How cool is that?
Cupcake
Add some dimension. There is no need to stick to markers and crayons only with this disguise a pumpkin project; go bold, use different materials. Get creative!
I’m Not a Pumpkin, I’m a Ladybug
Another super easy disguise idea is to turn a pumpkin into a cute little ladybug.
I’m Not a Pumpkin, I’m Cactus
What a clever disguise! Just draw a pot, color the pumpkin green and draw a few lines for cactus spikes.
Pumpkin disguised as a unicorn
I’m Not a Pumpkin, I’m a Frankenstein (well Frankenstein’s Monster)
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