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Pumpkin Fun at PEACE, Inc. Head Start: Families Create, Learn, and Celebrate

Oct 28, 2025 | News and Information

This October, children and families at PEACE, Inc. Head Start had fun with pumpkins. They painted, carved, and learned together.

At Roxboro Head Start, families joined their children to paint pumpkins. The pumpkins were donated by Tim’s Pumpkin Patch. Nurse Ryan talked to the children and parents about the differences between candy and medicine to help keep children safe.

At Merrick Head Start, Room 211 children and their parents carved and decorated pumpkins. Each child took home their pumpkin. In Room 106, infants and their parents painted and decorated paper pumpkins. These activities helped families spend time together and have fun while learning.

At Sumner Head Start, Classroom 104 explored pumpkins in a hands-on way. Children touched and scooped the pumpkins. They also made a Fruit & Pumpkin Dip together.

PEACE, Inc. Head Start pumpkin events are a fun way for families to learn, create, and enjoy time together.

To learn more about our Head Start and Early Head Start programs, visit www.peace-caa.org/programs/hs/

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