Looking for fun summer activities? Here’s 21 Easy Watermelon Crafts for Preschool plus some fun Watermelon themed activities as well!
I asked my fellow bloggers for their best Watermelon Crafts and Activities, and wow, they had some amazing ideas!
You’ll find lots of fun watermelon craft ideas for your summer theme. Plus there’s fun watermelon themed printable games, worksheets and more.
You can use these fun Watermelon activity ideas for the Letter W, a Watermelon Day, or just some fun during the summer season.
Let’s dive in and explore some fun Watermelon crafts and activities for preschool!
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1) Easy Paper Watermelon Craft
This Easy Paper Watermelon Craft is from my blog Simply Full of Delight.
Kids can lace the green rind of the watermelon and add little black seeds to create this easy craft.
These little watermelon slices are so cute and the perfect way to work on fine motor skill development!
2) Watermelon Fan
This sweet Watermelon Fan is from Make and Takes. I love how simple this art project is and it’s functional too!
This paper fan watermelon craft is great for the summer heat.
3) Printable Watermelon Memory Game
Looking for a game of summer fun? This Free Printable Watermelon Memory Game is by The Purple Pumpkin Blog.
Kids of all ages will enjoy playing this classic game together! It would work well in centers at summer school or just a fun way at home to beat the heat in the summer.
4) Toilet Paper Roll Watermelon
Check out this adorable Toilet Paper Roll Watermelon is by Two Kids and a Coupon.
There’s a free template kids can color and cut out to create these awesome toilet paper roll crafts!
5) Paper Plate Watermelon Purse
This super cute Paper Plate Watermelon Purse craft is from Mama of Minis.
Kids will love painting and creating their very own wearable purse! Such a fun idea!
6) Watermelon Paper Fan Craft
Ready for something super cute? This awesome Watermelon Paper Fan Craft is by Mombrite.
Kids will love creating their own personal fan with a cute summer theme! It’s the perfect craft for a hot summer day.
7) Free Watermelon Bingo Game
Get some Free Printable Watermelon Bingo Cards over at The Purple Pumpkin Blog.
This free game is perfect for some family fun. There’s enough cards for 12 players and the Bingo tokens to mark your squares are ADORABLE!
8) Paper Plate Watermelon Craft
This Paper Plate Watermelon Craft is by The Gingerbread House.
Super simple and cute, this watermelon craft is perfect for preschoolers! That combination is hard to beat!
9) Painted Paper Plate Watermelon Craft
This Painted Paper Plate Watermelon Craft is by Gluesticks + Gumdrops. Such a simple idea but so full of fun! This easy paper plate watermelon is a great summer craft for younger children.
10) Shadow Matching Activity
You can find this Watermelon Shadow Matching Activity over at The Purple Pumpkin Blog.
This shadow match is a fun way to help kids work on problem-solving skills.
Kids simply look at the watermelon pictures and then find the shadow shape that matches. What fun!
11) Watermelon Dexterity Puzzle
This Watermelon Dexterity Puzzle is by Little Ladoo.
This simple DIY puzzle is made from cardboard and is a great way to kids to work on hand-eye coordination. So cute and fun!
12) Watermelon Playdough Mat
You can find a Watermelon Playdough Mat that’s perfect for summer here in my Etsy shop. Kids simply follow the prompt on each playdough mat to complete the picture! Such a fun way to work on fine motor skills.
13) Watermelon Cut and Paste Craft
You can find a simple Watermelon Cut and Paste Craft here in my Etsy shop.
Kids can practice those scissor skills as they cut and paste this simple summer craft together.
14) Watermelon Template And Craft
This Watermelon Template And Craft is from The Inspiration Edit. Kids can create this adorable watermelon themed craft with the easy template.
15) Watermelon Slime
Check out this fun watermelon sensory idea! Kids can make Watermelon Seed Slime with this simple tutorial from Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus.
What a fun sensory activity for summer!
16) Watermelon Tic Tac Toe
Here’s a fun summer game! You can find this Watermelon Tic Tac Toe over at Teach Me Mommy.
Kids will love this classic game with a watermelon theme!
17) Watermelon Painted Rocks
These Watermelon Painted Rocks are by Projects with Kids. Such a fun craft idea for kids of all ages!
Older kids as well as younger ones will have so much fun creating their every own watermelon rock.
18) Watermelon Perler Bead Keychain
Are your kids obsessed with Perler beads like mine are?! If so, they will enjoy making this Watermelon Perler Bead Keychain.
The simple tutorial can be found at Homemade Heather. Such a fun summer craft idea for kids!
19) Watermelon Pencil Cup
This super cute Watermelon Pencil Cup is by Red Ted Art.
I love functional crafts! This simple craft idea upcycles a tin can into something truly adorable.
20) Watermelon Card Craft
This Easy Watermelon Card Craft is by The Best Ideas for Kids. This little summer card craft is perfect for kids. Plus, it’s super simple with the free watermelon template!
21) Watermelon Sensory Bin
You can find this sweet Watermelon Sensory Bin on my blog Simply Full of Delight. Kids will enjoy creating slices of watermelon and practicing simple math skills with this fun sensory play idea.
And…..that’s it! I hope you’ve enjoyed these Watermelon Craft ideas. I know I’ve found some fun ideas for those long summer days!
More Summer Preschool Activities
Looking for more fun summer craft ideas and activities for young children? You can find tons of fun activities for summer here on my blog!
This Lemon Stamping craft is a fun activity for little ones. Such a cool process art idea!
There’s some fun Ice Cream Activities here. You’ll find cute summer craft ideas, sensory play ideas, and playful learning activities with an ice cream theme.
This Jellyfish Paper Craft is a fun idea for summer. It’s super easy with the free printable template.
Plus you can find a big list of Ocean Crafts for Kids here. An Ocean theme is perfect for Summer time!
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What a delightful collection of watermelon-themed crafts and activities for preschoolers! I especially love the simplicity and creativity behind each project, making them perfect for little hands to enjoy during the summer. The Watermelon Fan and the Paper Plate Watermelon Craft seem like a lot of fun and perfect for developing fine motor skills. Thanks for sharing these great ideas; they’re just what I needed to keep the kids entertained and learning through the summer break. Can’t wait to try some of these with my little ones!
Glad you found some fun summer ideas for preschoolers!