Spookley the Square Pumpkin Graham Crackers
Fall is the perfect time to bring a little seasonal magic into your home or classroom. One of the most beloved fall read-alouds is Spookley the Square Pumpkin by Joe Troiano, the story of a pumpkin who is different from all the others. Spookleyโs tale of courage and kindness makes it a wonderful book for teaching about acceptance, diversity, and celebrating what makes each of us unique.
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To extend the story into a hands-on activity, these Spookley the Square Pumpkin Graham Crackers are a fun and easy treat that children can help create. They make the perfect snack after reading the book, and they give kids the chance to bring Spookley to life in a sweet and memorable way.
Ingredients To Make These Spookley the Square Pumpkin Graham Crackers
- Square graham crackers
- White frosting mixed with orange food coloring
- Black decorating gel
- Candy eyeballs
- Green candy for the stem (such as gumdrops, green M&Mโs, or jelly beans)
Directions For the Spookley the Square Pumpkin Graham Crackers
First, prepare the orange icing by mixing white frosting with orange food coloring until you reach the desired shade. Spread the orange frosting evenly across the top of each graham cracker.
Next, add two candy eyeballs to the frosted cracker and place a small green candy at the top to serve as Spookleyโs stem.
Finally, use the black decorating gel to draw a smile on each pumpkin. Allow the gel to set for a few minutes before serving.
Classroom and Home Connections
These pumpkin graham crackers pair beautifully with a reading of Spookley the Square Pumpkin. After the story, invite students or children to decorate their own Spookley snack. This simple recipe reinforces the bookโs message that being different is something to celebrate, because no two snacks will look exactly the same.
In the classroom, this activity works well as a fall party treat, a fun Friday project, or as part of a pumpkin-themed literacy unit. At home, families can enjoy reading the story together and then making the snack as a cozy fall afternoon activity.
Tips for Success
If you are making these with a group of children, prepare the frosting ahead of time and have it ready in small bowls with plastic knives or popsicle sticks for spreading. Lay out the graham crackers on paper plates so each child has their own decorating space. To reduce mess, provide small cups of candy decorations and gel so students can share without crowding.
You can also let children get creative with their designs. Some might want to give Spookley silly faces or unique expressions, which ties in perfectly with the storyโs message about individuality.
Why This Activity Works
This activity is quick, affordable, and requires very little prep, but it makes a big impact. It combines literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills in a fun, seasonal way. Most importantly, it helps bring the story of Spookley off the page and into an activity children will remember.
A Sweet Way to Celebrate Spookley
Reading Spookley the Square Pumpkin is a fall tradition in many classrooms and homes. By adding this simple snack activity, you can make the story even more meaningful for your students or children. These graham cracker pumpkins are not only delicious, but they also give children the chance to celebrate Spookleyโs story of being unique and specialโone square pumpkin at a time.
