Teach through storytelling

Little stories.
Big discoveries.

Explore the pumpkin life cycle with a five-scene narrated story, a three-question check and a printable activity. For K–2 · Allow 10–15 minutes · Use together as a class or in a small group.

Bean, a tan mouse with round glasses, blue jacket and backpack, exploring gears in his workshop.

Meet your story guide

Explore with Bean.

A curious mouse with a big question: how does a tiny seed become a pumpkin? Follow the stages, then share what you notice.

☁️

🌱

SCENE 1 · THE SEED

Hello, explorers! I'm Bean. Ever wondered how a pumpkin grows?

Scene 1 of 5 · 30–45 second lesson

Narration uses the device's built-in voices. Speech quality and availability depend on the browser. Use the captions and narration to discuss each scenario.

Check understanding

Bean's three-question challenge

Question 1 of 3

Little stories.Big discoveries.

Explore with Bean.

Bean's three-question challenge

Bean Explains: How Does a Pumpkin Grow?

Little stories.
Big discoveries.