For what age range is this safety tip most appropriate?
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School
Middle School
High School & Beyond

This tip is for
General Safety

Describe your safety tip:
When it comes to carving pumpkins, have your children draw the face and scoop the seeds. Leave the actual cutting and candle lighting to the adults.

Have the children use markers to delineate the face they want carved out of their pumpkin.

Once the seeds are scooped, rinse and spread them out on a cookie sheet, sprinkle with salt, and roast at about 325 degrees Farenheit for about 15 to 20 minutes. Munching the seeds while the pumpkin is being carved will help to keep your child involved and occupied while the actual carving is taking place.

Once the pumpkin is carved, if you're using a candle to light up your jack-o-lantern, have an adult do the lighting.