Watermelon crafts for kids are wonderful ways to have some frugal and fun creative times.
Watermelons are such cool themes for crafts! The red, black, and green colors are eye-catching and can be used in a variety of ways. Plus, these crafts featuring watermelons are fantastic reminders of these healthy treats.
My boys and I have enjoyed so many watermelon crafts over the years. I’ve gathered our favorite crafts and sharing them (along with some tips) with you. Get ready for some sweet craft fun with these watermelon ideas!
Do you need frugal ways to help your kids enjoy screen-free activities? Maybe you’d like some simple crafts for summer or rainy day fun? Perhaps you’d like some craft ideas for kids to spark creativity?
Well, these watermelon crafts for kids are wonderful ways to do all of those things and more!
Watermelon is often associated with summer. My boys and I absolutely love this juicy fruit any time of year we can get it!
Over the years, we’ve had a blast during our craft times together. Creative activities (especially one with fun themes like watermelons) have been fantastic ways to enjoy hands-on fun while chatting about all sorts of stuff going in our lives or whatever random things that pop into our heads.
Recently, I was cutting up a scrumptious watermelon for us to have as a tasty treat after dinner. I found myself looking back on all the amazing watermelon crafts that my boys and I have made. I knew that it was time to round-up all of our favorites and share them with you!
Recommended Materials for These Watermelon Crafts
Before you begin any craft time with kids, I highly recommend that you have all the materials that you’ll need to enjoy your experience. There’s nothing worse than gathering your children for an activity and discover that you’re missing an essential supply! Avoid all of that frustration and disappointment by making sure that you have these materials for watermelon crafts for kids.
Craft time with kids can be stress-free and fun. The key is to set clear expectations and rules. I put together this list so we can make the most of our creative time:
- construction paper
- scissors
- glue sticks
- wood craft sticks
- cardboard
- string
- paper plates
- yarn
- paint
- googly eyes
- empty toilet paper roll tubes
- straws
- fabric paint
- cloth napkins
Colorations Construction Paper for Kids – 7 Bright Colors – 600 Bulk Sheets of 9Westcott 13168 Right- and Left-Handed Scissors, Kids’ Scissors, Ages 4-8, 5-Inch Blunt Tip, Assorted, 2 PackElmer’s All Purpose Glue Sticks, Washable, 22 Grams, 3 CountKTOJOY 100 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Natural Wood Popsicle Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY CraftsJOLLY CHEF Compostable Heavy Duty Plates 10 Inch [300 Pack] Eco-Friendly Disposable White Paper Plates Made of Bagasse Biodegradable Plates Bulk for Party Dinner Sugarcane Fibers Round PlatesPaint Set with Art Supplies Included, Washable Paint With Paint Brushes and Cups for Kids And Toddler, Complete Painting SuppliesTULIP Soft Fabric Paint Kits – 10pk Rainbow 5 Color Fabric Paint (10 Pack)Cieltown Polyester Cloth Napkins 1-Dozen, Solid Washable Fabric Napkins Set of 12, Perfect for Weddings, Parties, Holiday Dinner
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Cool Ways to Enjoy More Watermelon Fun
Need some ideas and inspiration for when to use these watermelon crafts? A few ideas are:
- National Watermelon Day (August 3)
- Letter of the week fun (for “Ww”)
- Summer camp
- Homeschool co-op
- Storytime activities at the library
- Rainy day fun (or when the weather is too hot to safely go outside!)
Keep the fun going with watermelons with books, games, and accessories, like:
Watermelon (Books for Young Learners)This Watermelon Is Not Round: A fun and cute book about kindness, self-love and anti-bullying for kids aged 3 to 6 (I Love Being Different)One Watermelon SeedThe Watermelon SeedWatermelon Party (The Dorothy and Orrie)Mudpuppy Watermelon Pupsicle 48 Piece Scratch and Sniff Shaped Mini PuzzleKFNER Watermelon Bingo Games – Summer Bingo Card – 24 Players Bingo Game Set for Adult Family Friends – School Classroom Indoor Outdoor Activities – Fruit Themed Birthday Party Favors Supplies -C08Bananagrams Word-a-Melon: Family-Fun Word Search Game for Kids Age 6+Eureka Watermelon Stickers – Scented
The Best Watermelon Crafts for Kids
Here are the 15 best watermelon crafts! Get that watermelon vibe going without all the messy juice and seeds.
Watermelon Paper Plate Craft: How to Make a Cool Fan
This watermelon paper plate craft is a wonderful way to make a decorative fan that you can really use.
With just a few supplies (that you probably already have in your home or classroom), your kids can create a paper plate watermelon fan. My boys and I had a blast making our fans – and we hope you do, too.
Paper Plate Watermelon Suncatchers
Making a paper plate into a suncatcher worthy of any window is easier than you think. Plus, this project can be applied to different subjects to make decorations for any time of year.
by Crafts by Amanda
Watermelon Dexterity Puzzle
Kids will love this dexterity puzzle so much! It isn’t that difficult to make, and they will spend hours trying to get all the “seeds” into the proper holes.
by Little Ladoo
Easy Watermelon Paper Fan Craft For Kids
Another summertime essential is a portable folding fan. Make this fan with a watermelon pattern for cooling or decoration.
by Mombrite
Paper Plate Watermelon
Paper plates are the perfect canvas for a watermelon slice craft. But this one ups the ante by making two slices that can be opened to reveal the red fruit within.
by Easy Peasy and Fun
Watermelon Craft
This watermelon craft is great because it offers a template, so even young kids can assemble theirs independently. However, it also offers steps that older kids can follow to make theirs by hand.
by The Best Ideas for Kids
DIY Watermelon Pinwheel Craft
Making a pinwheel might sound daunting, but it’s actually quite doable. And making this watermelon pinwheel without any templates is easier than you would imagine.
by Kids Craft Room
Paper Plate Watermelon Book Bag
Ready for one of the cutest craft ideas ever? Kids can color up two paper plate watermelon slices, then convert them into a bag to hold their books while not reading them. This must be seen to be believed.
by Arty Crafty Kids
Kusama Watermelon Art
Yayoi Kusama is an artist known for using bright, vibrant colors, and polka dots. This Kusama-inspired watermelon craft is the perfect way to introduce kids to a new art style.
by Little Bins for Little Hands
Toilet Paper Roll Watermelon and Pineapple Crafts for Kids
With this activity, you can turn toilet paper rolls into cute watermelon decorations. As a bonus, there is also an option for pineapples.
by Two Kids and a Coupon
Easy Paper Watermelon Craft
Use the provided template to help set up this watermelon craft. Then, make the stitching practice craft that lets kids work on fine motor skills while having fun.
by Simply Full of Delight
Awesome Paper Watermelon Craft
This watermelon craft looks so cool! The 3D effect is helped along by the template provided, which ensures that everything will match up like it’s supposed to.
by In the Bag Kids’ Crafts
Watermelon Painted Napkins Craft
Ever wanted to be the house with the cute, slightly fancy cloth napkins that match the occasion? Follow the steps here to make watermelon-painted napkins that will wow guests at your next gathering.
by Ann’s Entitled Life
Paper Plate Watermelon Craft
This paper plate watermelon craft is fun and easy for kids. Even better, you can teach them fractions by cutting them into slices.
by Mommy Made That
Coffee Filter Watermelon Craft
While there are loads of paper watermelon crafts out there that look great, there is one quality they all lack. Use coffee filters to give the craft that slightly translucent look that actual watermelon has for an extra dose of reality.
by Life with Darcy & Brian
Get Ready for Sweet Craft Times with Kids!
WooHoo! These crafts featuring watermelons look absolutely awesome! I love how these crafts make it easy to enjoy screen-free activities with kids.
We would love to know which of these watermelon craft ideas you’ll be trying first. And what are some of your ideas for having more fun with watermelons? Please let us know in the comment area at the bottom of the post!
