Easy Watermelon Paper Craft for Kids

Looking for an easy watermelon paper craft for kids? This fun summer activity is a simple and creative way for preschoolers and elementary-aged kids to make a colorful watermelon craft using basic supplies you probably already have at home. Whether you’re planning a summer theme, fruit unit, classroom activity, or just need a fun rainy-day project, this watermelon paper craft is easy to make and full of creative possibilities.

One of the best things about this easy paper watermelon craft is that kids can make it completely their own. Add silly faces, glitter, patterns, extra seeds, or fun colors to create a one-of-a-kind watermelon masterpiece. Since no two watermelons need to look the same, this craft encourages imagination while building important fine motor skills.

This easy watermelon craft is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary-aged kids and works well for summer camps, classroom art centers, homeschool activities, or boredom busters during warm-weather months.

If you liked this watermelon craft you will also like these other watermelon crafts like this Watermelon Slice, Watermelon Coasters and this Hanging Watermelon Decorartion.

Skills This Watermelon Paper Craft Builds

This watermelon paper craft is more than just fun—it also helps children practice important developmental skills while creating something colorful and creative.

Kids practice:

• Fine Motor Skills
• Scissor Skills
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Creativity
• Following Directions
• Color Recognition

Watermelon Paper Craft Variations

Rainbow Watermelon Craft

Who says watermelons have to be red and green? Let kids use bright rainbow colors, glitter, stickers, or fun patterns to create silly and imaginative watermelon paper crafts. This is a great way to encourage creativity and let children personalize their finished project.

Torn Paper Watermelon Craft

For younger kids, skip the scissors and turn this into a torn paper craft instead. Tear pieces of red, green, white, and black construction paper to create a textured watermelon design. This version is especially great for preschoolers practicing fine motor skills.

3D Watermelon Paper Craft

Add dimension to the craft by folding pieces of paper or layering watermelon sections with foam tape. Kids can even add folded paper seeds or accordion-folded details to make their watermelon pop off the page.

Watermelon Garland Craft

Making more than one watermelon? Turn finished crafts into a fun summer garland! Punch holes in the top and string several watermelon crafts together to decorate a classroom, playroom, or summer party.

Best Ages for This Watermelon Paper Craft

Preschoolers

Preschoolers will love the bright colors and simple shapes in this watermelon paper craft. Younger children may need help with cutting, but they can easily glue pieces together and decorate their watermelon independently.

Kindergarteners

Kindergarten-aged kids can complete much of this summer craft on their own while practicing scissor skills, following directions, and creative thinking.

Elementary Kids

Older children often enjoy personalizing their watermelon with extra details, funny faces, patterns, or decorations to make their craft unique.

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Summer Books to Pair With This Watermelon Craft

Pairing a craft with a book is a great way to extend learning and make the activity even more memorable.

SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG

• Red construction paper
• Light green construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Q-tips
• Newspaper
• Green, white and black paint

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Step 1: Add the Rind

• Cut two equal light green strips of paper from the short side of the construction paper, each approximately 1/2 inch wide.
• Glue one strip onto the end of the red construction paper using the glue stick.
• Repeat this on the other end of the red paper.

Step 2: Paint

• Place your red paper with the green ends onto a piece of newspaper
• Squeeze out a little bit of the dark green, white and black paint
• Using the q-tip, make a green line on the end of each side of the paper, on the edge of the light green paper
• Make another painted line using a q-tip with white paint where the light green and red papers meet on each side
• Last, make black painted dots with a q-tip

Step 3: Fold

• Once the paint is dry, fold the paper length-wise like an accordion
• Each fold should be approximately 1-inch wide

• After the accordion is created, fold it in half. Be sure that the painted dots are on the outside
• Finally, use the glue stick to connect the two sides of the folded accordion, where they meet

Now let’s turn these basic watermelon slices into even more easy watermelon paper crafts…

Step 4 (First Option): Make a Puppet

• To turn your finished watermelon slide into a puppet you will need:
  • Elmer’s glue
  • 2 Googly eyes
  • Black construction paper
  • Large popsicle stick
  • Tape
• Cut a smile from the black construction paper and use the glue stick to adhere it to the front of your watermelon
• Using the Elmer’s glue, put the eyes in place. Give the glue time to dry.
• You can use the Elmer’s glue or the tape to add the large popsicle stick to the back of the watermelon slice. I found tape to be a little bit easier to manage, and it did not require dry time.

Step 4 (Second Option): Make a Banner

• In order to make a banner you will need to form several watermelon slices…however many you want for the length of the banner you are planning. I made 5 so that I could write the word “Yummy” on it to hang over the food table at our next cook out.
• Additional supplies from the bag that you will need include:
  • Hole punch
  • White yarn
  • Black construction paper
  • Pencil
  • Tape
• Using your pencil, draw letters that are approximately 5 inches tall and cut them out to say whatever you want to say. There should be one letter per paper watermelon…OR type and printed letters first (using your favorite font blown up to about size 350) and then lightly tacked them to the black construction paper to make it easier to cut them out.

• Glue each letter in place, one on each watermelon slice, using the glue stick. You may need to hold it in place for a minute to give it time to grab on.

• Punch a hole in the point of each slice of watermelon. This takes some strength and may require adult help.
• Cut a length of yarn however long you want you banner and tape around the end of the yarn to make it easier to lace
• Then, put the yarn through the whole of each watermelon slice and hang it wherever you would like a little fun

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Ways to Use This Watermelon Craft

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Summer Theme Activities

Add this paper watermelon craft to summer units, camps, or rainy-day fun.

Fruit & Healthy Eating Lessons

Talk about fruits, colors, seeds, and healthy food choices while crafting.

Classroom Art Centers

This simple craft works great for preschool and elementary classroom stations.

Summer Party Activity

Set out supplies for an easy watermelon-themed birthday party or picnic activity.

Rainy Day Craft

Need indoor fun? This watermelon craft is simple, low-prep, and entertaining.

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