Comments on: Magic Pumpkin Science https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=magic-pumpkin-science Empowering teachers with the tools, training, and support you need to help EVERY student learn to read. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:47:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Must-Try Simple Fall Science Activities - Preschool Inspirations https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-477031 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-477031 […] Magic Pumpkin from Playdough to Plato […]

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]]> By: Ashley https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-358317 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-358317 In reply to Karla Neumann.

Hi Karla,
Yes! M&Ms will work too!
We just used Reese’s pieces because it had more of the colors we needed.
Hope you enjoy!
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Karla Neumann https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-358069 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-358069 Do you have to use reese’s pieces? My school is nut free and I have a student who has a peanut allergy. Will m&ms work too

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]]> By: Ashley https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-274795 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-274795 In reply to Jessica.

Yep! This would work just as well with M&Ms!
Thanks for asking!
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Jessica https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-274568 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-274568 Does this work with M&Ms? We can’t have nuts at our school.

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]]> By: Kimberleigh https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-234701 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-234701 In reply to Stacey.

Aw, thank you, Stacey! It is SO much fun- I hope you and yours have a wonderful time!
Stay inspired!
Warmly,
Kimberleigh // Happiness Ambassador

]]> By: Stacey https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-234637 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-234637 We’ve done the rainbow Skittles experiment like this…but we’ve never tried it with Reese’s Pieces. I love the idea of creating a pumpkin!

]]> By: Kimberleigh https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-232575 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-232575 In reply to Liz.

Yes, it will just change the colors 🙂
Have a blast with your class!
Warmly,
Kimberleigh // Community Manager Playdough to Plato

]]> By: Liz https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-232560 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-232560 Can you use skittles for this because of peanut allergies?

]]> By: Malia Hollowell https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-185720 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-185720 In reply to Georgeann.

Great question Georgeann! The “magic” starts within the first 10 seconds and the whole pumpkin fills with color within 2-3 minutes. 🙂

]]> By: Georgeann https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-185686 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-185686 How long does it take for the “magic” to happen once you pour the hot water on the plate?

]]> By: linda m. quezada https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-184039 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-184039 thanks for sharing. cool

]]> By: Crystal https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-183752 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-183752 I can imagine PJ trying his hand at this…how will we manage the wait? Oh, the suspense:) I’m already excited for him to try this myself:)

]]> By: Kathy https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/magic-pumpkin-science/#comment-183747 https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/?p=30983#comment-183747 I can’t wait to try this with my kids. They will love it!

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