It's that time of year again to play dress up with your kids. It's also time to decorate with Jack 'O Lanterns. But how come you carve a pumpkin with children? Do you just throw them on the bare table with knives? I will explain the process of carving pumpkins with children. First, you need some supplies: pumpkins, newspaper, carving safety tools (or carving kits work too), and a giant bowl. I say a giant bowl because we carve four pumpkins at a time; however, you can use a smaller bowl depending on the size and quantity of your pumpkins. Secondly, you need an action plan. Last but not least, you need a little creativity and a little leniency to get a little messy. To begin the process of carving a pumpkin you must first gather all your supplies. I don't help the children pick pumpkins, that's grandma's job. Then, when we come home from the pumpkin patch, we wash the outside of our pumpkins and let them dry overnight. I usually grab a carving book with tools on my way to the grocery store. Then, the newspaper… this is a little difficult for some why not ...