Quadrilateral Pumpkin Patch Project 3rd Grade Geometry Activity

Make geometry hands-on and festive this fall with this Quadrilateral Pumpkin Patch Project!
This engaging math craftivity helps your 3rd graders identify and describe the attributes of quadrilaterals—including squares, rectangles, rhombuses, trapezoids, and parallelograms—all while creating their own adorable pumpkin patch scene.

Use this activity to reinforce 3rd grade geometry standards or as a fun extension after reading Spookley, the Square Pumpkin! Students will love connecting their math learning to a seasonal favorite while practicing key geometry skills in a creative, memorable way.

✨ What’s Included:

• Quadrilateral Attributes Reference Poster – a quick-glance guide for student support

• Pumpkin Craft Pieces – all the shapes you need for easy assembly

• Quick Print Options – perfect for fast prep or sub days

• Teacher Directions + Student Example – to make setup a breeze

🧡 Skills Covered:

• Identifying and describing quadrilateral attributes

• Comparing parallelograms, trapezoids, rhombuses, rectangles, and squares

• Applying 3rd grade geometry standards in a hands-on activity

• Making math connections through literature (Spookley, the Square Pumpkin)

💡 Classroom Ideas:

• Use as a culminating geometry project

• Add to your October math centers or bulletin board display

• Pair with a Spookley read-aloud for an engaging cross-curricular lesson

📦 Perfect For:

• 3rd Grade Geometry

• Fall Math Activities

• Cross-Curricular Math + Reading Lessons

• Math Centers, Sub Plans, or Seasonal Projects

Bring your math standards to life and turn your classroom into a pumpkin patch of geometric learning! 🎃