Crafting with kids is a wonderful way to spend time together while also helping them learn and develop new skills. This watermelon paper craft is a great activity for exploring colors and practicing fine motor skills.
Materials:
- Printable page from the Pond Coloring Club
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored paper scraps (long strips)
Instructions:
- Print the watermelon craft on thin card if possible - this will make it easier to work with.
- Paint or color the watermelon with pink, red, green and black crayons or colors.
- Cut out the watermelon shape and help your child with the slits using a craft tool.
- Cut long strips of colored paper to weave through the slits.
- Weave the paper strips through the slits on the watermelon - giving your child verbal support - in and out, under/over etc
- Secure each paper strip with some glue on the reverse side of the watermelon.
- Trim the slits to sit neatly with the watermelon shape.
- Allow the glue to dry completely.
- While waiting for the craft to draw your children can write a story or acrostic poem about watermelon.
Color Exploration:
This activity allows children to explore different colors and use them in a repeating pattern to weave.
Fine Motor Skills:
Cutting and gluing the paper strips helps children develop their fine motor skills.
Creativity and imagination:
Children can use creative thinking skills to write about watermelons after their craft making.
This watermelon paper craft is a fun and educational activity that is perfect for kids of all ages. It is a great way to explore colors, practice fine motor skills, and encourage creativity and imagination.