Last Updated on October 4, 2025 by Sheryl Cooper
Inside: Add a bit of fine motor to this pumpkin color sorting activity by using magnetic wands! Preschoolers love seeing how many pumpkins will fit on the wand as they are transferred into a container.
You know when you see something that you just have to have for a preschool activity? And you purchase it and are so excited when it arrives in the mail that your family rolls their eyes as you excitedly tear open the package? Yeah, that happened to me recently. And I think you teachers will get it. I found the perfect thing for a simple pumpkin sorting activity.
Pumpkin jingle bells!
Seriously, you guys, these are the cutest things ever! You might recall my love for using magnet wands with jingle bells in December. Oh, and we also painted with jingle bells. Well, now we can have fun with these cute pumpkin jingle bells in October!
Giddy, I tell you!
This pumpkin science activity is a fun way to explore magnets, and I can’t wait to share.
Learn About Magnets With This Fun Pumpkin Color Sorting Activity
By now you must want to know where I found these, right? Well, I’m a little addicted to Amazon. It’s my go to when I am looking for materials because I love how it comes right to my doorstep. I found the orange wand there, too. Because I just had to be color-coordinated!
Note: The pumpkin bells in these pictures is no longer available but I linked to something that is close.
Supplies
- Pumpkin Bells
- Magnetic Wands
- 12 Count Egg Carton
- Markers the Same Colors as the Pumpkin Bells
Modification
You can substitute color sorting bowls for the egg carton.
Before the Activity
We read a couple of fun pumpkin books and had pumpkins in most areas of the classroom. Very fun!
Preparation
- Color the bottoms of an empty egg carton the same colors as the pumpkin bells.
- Place the pumpkin bells in a container along with the magnetic wand.
Goal
The goal was to transfer the bells from the dish to the egg carton using the magnetic wand, releasing the bell in the matching cup.
This activity works fine motor and color recognition skills.
The Activity
Show the children how to transfer the pumpkin bells using the magnetic wand.
Since the pumpkins have bells inside, they make a little tinkling noise as they are moved, especially when dropped into the egg carton. A fun activity for the sense of hearing!
The hands also get involved as the bells are placed inside the egg cups.
These independent activities can be done easily at home, too. Just store everything in a gallon-size plastic storage bag and it’s ready to go.
A fun pumpkin science activity that also works on fine motor and color recognition skills!
Looking for sorting activities that are geared for toddlers? Check out this post: 20+ Fun and Simple Toddler Sorting Activities
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The adorable pumpkin jingle bells are fantastic- I share in your excitement!
Anything with magnets and magnet wands totally hold their attention – I love it!
Thank you, Nadia! I’m sad to pack them away until next year!