Step-by-step tutorial
Step 1
First slice a fresh pumpkin in half. Make sure an adult cuts the pumpkin. Since pumpkins are tough, there will be some sawing action. My daughter had a ball watching me cut the pumpkin with all of my strength.
Step 2
Next, you want to scoop out the pumpkin guts and seeds with a spoon. Giving your child a spoon provides a great opportunity to work on those fine motor skills.
Step 3
Or if your child wants, they can scoop the seeds out with their hands-- this is the method my daughter enjoyed the most. She loved feeling the "slimy" seeds. Allowing your child to get a little messy is half the fun!
Step 4
Next, separate the pumpkin guts from the pumpkin seeds. I gave my daughter a special bowl to put the seeds into.
Step 5
Have your child pour the pumpkin seeds into a colander.
Step 6
If you feel comfortable you can let your child rinse the seeds. My daughter happily grabbed a stool to do the important task of rinsing in the kitchen sink.
Step 7
After your child rinses the pumpkin seeds, dry the pumpkin seeds on a linen towel to dry for a few hours.
Final result!
Once the pumpkins seeds are dry, place the seeds on a baking sheet and mix with coconut oil, cinnamon and sea salt. Spread the seeds out and bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Enjoy this light and crispy snack!