Teal Pumpkins - What do they mean?
Summary:
Displaying a teal pumpkin for trick-or-treaters means you have small toys, stickers or other non-food items on offer and promotes inclusion for children with food allergies or other conditions.
The Teal Pumpkin Project
This movement was inspired by a local awareness activity run by the Food Allergy Community of East Tennessee (FACET). It was originally designed to make Halloween a more enjoyable event for those who manage food allergies, but has become more inclusive. It keeps Halloween a fun, positive experience for all!
How can I participate?
Place a teal pumpkin in front of your home to indicate to passersby that you have non-food treats available
Provide non-food treats for trick-or-treaters
Spread the word! Share the Teal Pumpkin Project with your friends and family
If you don’t have time to paint a pumpkin or can’t find one in your local stores, print this sign and display it in your yard or on your porch. There’s a color option and one for you to decorate.
Teal Pumpkin sign with BLT logo
What can I have on hand to support the Teal Pumpkin Project?
There are a few considerations when choosing which non-food items to hand out. Not all non-food treats are safe as they may contain allergens.
For example, some brands of moldable clay contain wheat. Some small toys may contain another known allergen: latex. Try to choose latex-free items.
Non-food treats provide a safe, fun alternative for children with food allergies and other conditions for whom candy may present a problem. All kids love non-food treats like glow sticks or small toys.
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Why we like it:
Use of language to describe “long” and “short” concepts. Each character can have a sound effect.
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Not only does it come with a cute teal jack-o-lantern, the packets are ready to share!
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Wind up toys promote language use because most young children need help to make the toy work. Focus on words like “again,” “go,” and “move.”
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You can talk about the emotions these cute keychains depict. Use them like bean bags and talk about where they land.
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Promote handwriting and pretend play with a monster cafe theme or spooky reporter news notes.
