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Paper Fan Watermelon Craft for Kids

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Keep the kids cool this summer with this Paper Fan Watermelon Craft for Kids! This paper fan craft is easy to make using only a few common materials you probably already have in your home or classroom. Your kids will enjoy some fun, summer crafting and you’ll love how frugal and easy it is!

*Pair with our Summer Centers & Activities for Pre-K/Kindergarten!

Grab our easy Paper Fan Watermelon Craft for Kids using frugal supplies you already have on hand!

Paper Fan Watermelon Craft for Kids

These watermelon paper fans would be a great activity for the kids to do on a rainy day, or as part of a summer party or outdoor picnic!

This craft pairs perfectly with the book, The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli! Read aloud the book and then get crafting!

With just a few supplies, it’s time to get started!

Supplies

  • paper plates
  • large crafting sticks
  • masking tape
  • pink, green, and black tempera paint
  • paintbrush
  • cotton swabs

How to Assemble the Watermelon Craft for Kids

Begin by flipping the paper plate over so the bottom is facing up.

Invite your child to paint the center of the paper plate with pink tempera paint as shown. Painting is a great way for kids to work on developing fine-motor skills!

Begin by painting the center of the paper plate with pink tempera paint.

Next, kids can paint the rim of the paper plate with green tempera paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Next, kids can paint the rim of the paper plate with green tempera paint.

Once the paint has dried, invite your child to use a cotton swab dipped in black tempera paint to add the seeds!

*Optional – Sneak in a little early math skills practice by asking your child to count the number of seeds as they paint.

Invite your child to use a cotton swab dipped in black tempera paint to add the seeds.

Once the black tempera paint has completely dried, fold the paper plate in half as shown.

When the paint is dry, fold the paper plate in half.

Open the plate and use masking tape to attach a large craft stick for the handle of the fan.

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Open the plate and use masking tape to attach a large craft stick for the handle of the fan.

Adults can use a stapler around the outer rim of the plate to seal the edges of the plate shut.

Now you’re ready to cool down this summer with this Paper Fan Watermelon Craft for Kids! Have fun!

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Valerie Deneen is the author of Inner Child Fun, where she inspires parents to spend more quality time with their kids, and less money doing it. Inner Child Fun celebrates simple pleasures for all ages—with more than 1,000 frugal and creative projects sure to bring out the “kid” in you too! Follow Valerie on Twitter or say “Hi” on Facebook.
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About Valerie

Valerie Deneen is the author of Inner Child Fun, where she inspires parents to spend more quality time with their kids, and less money doing it. Inner Child Fun celebrates simple pleasures for all ages—with more than 1,000 frugal and creative projects sure to bring out the “kid” in you too! Follow Valerie on Twitter or say “Hi” on Facebook.

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  1. Katie

    July 12, 2019 at 6:23 pm

    Yes! I totally love this – and will most definitely try it out with my kids before summer is up! <3 Maybe we can make a snack to go along with it – something to celebrate summer. (Of course, couldn't just be watermelon!) Thanks for the great idea!

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    • Mandy

      July 16, 2019 at 7:52 am

      Hi Katie,
      Thanks for letting us know! What a great idea for pairing this watermelon craft with a snack! Have a great summer!

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