How to include your child(ren): Have your child(ren) scoop out the seeds from the butternut squash before roasting as a sensory activity. Teach them about the anatomy of the squash and all of its edible parts (science!). If you plan on roasting the seeds, give them the job of separating them from the pulp. Removing the seeds from the pulp and placing them in a separate bowl teaches them sequencing, an essential problem-solving component.