Paper Plate Watermelon Craft
Create a colorful watermelon craft in under 15 minutes using supplies you already have at home!
This paper plate watermelon craft is a simple summer art activity for preschoolers. Using a paper plate, paint, and a few basic supplies, children can create a bright watermelon craft while practicing fine motor skills and creativity.
Whether you’re planning a watermelon theme, summer preschool activities, or fruit-themed crafts, this easy preschool craft works well at home, in the classroom, or at daycare.
How do you make a paper plate watermelon craft?
To make a paper plate watermelon craft, paint the center of a paper plate red or pink, add a green rind around the edge, and glue or paint black seeds. Once dry, children can use their finished watermelon craft as part of a summer or fruit-themed learning unit.
How to Make a Paper Plate Watermelon Craft
This simple paper plate craft is an easy summer art activity for preschoolers. Children paint a paper plate, add a crepe paper rind, and finish their watermelon with thumbprint seeds.
Supplies Needed
Directions
Step 1: Paint the Watermelon
Paint the center of a paper plate pink. Set the plate aside to dry completely.
Step 2: Cut the Plate
Once the paint is dry, cut the paper plate in half to create two watermelon slices.
Step 3: Add the Watermelon Rind
Cut strips of green crepe paper and glue them around the curved edge of each paper plate half to create the watermelon rind.
Step 4: Make the Seeds
Dip a thumb into black paint and press thumbprints onto the pink section of the watermelon to create seeds. Allow the paint to dry.
Step 5: Display Your Craft
Once everything is dry, display the finished watermelon slices on a bulletin board, refrigerator, or summer-themed display.
Parents Also Ask
This watermelon craft works well for preschoolers ages 3 to 5. Younger children may need help with painting and cutting.
Children practice fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, creativity, and following directions while creating their watermelon craft.
Yes. Children can glue red, pink, green, and black paper pieces onto the paper plate instead of painting.
This paper plate watermelon craft is a simple way to add creativity to your summer preschool activities. With just a few basic supplies, children can practice painting, fine motor skills, and self-expression while creating a colorful watermelon craft they’ll be proud to display.
Whether you’re planning a watermelon theme, a fruit unit, or looking for an easy summer art project, this hands-on activity is a great addition to your preschool plans. Be sure to explore our other watermelon activities, summer crafts, and paper plate crafts for even more learning and fun. v
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