The Mystery of the First Grade Pumpkin

On Monday of this week, Ms. Gustafson brought in a pumpkin that she'd found in her garden. This wasn't just an ordinary pumpkin, however- this one came with a message!

Growing right out of the skin of the pumpkin itself were the words: "Hello 1st Graders!"

How could this have happened? The first graders went to work imagining and trying to solve the mystery. Here is a sampling of their ideas: 

Caitlynn: I think that the skin of the corn got on the pumpkin from the wind.

Daegan: I think a scarecrow walked to Ms. G.'s house and colored on the pumpkin. 

Gracie G.: I think there is a Garden Guy in Ms. G.'s [garden] and the Garden Guy took the pumpkin. 

Haydon: I think that a tarantula web is on it because the tarantula wanted to say hi to us. 

Rowan: I think a ghost tried to scare us.

Selena: I think a monster carved it late at night. 

Stop by to see the Mystery First Grade Pumpkin and read the other great first grade ideas!