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Paper plate watermelon

A half plate painted red and green with fingerprint seeds, looking good enough to eat.

Paper plate watermelon
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time20 minutes plus drying
Cost$1 to $3
SummerDollar storeGroups

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use paint labeled washable and non-toxic (look for the AP seal), and wipe hands before snack time.

  1. Step 1: Cut it
    1

    Cut it

    Grown-up step: Cut the plate in half.

  2. Step 2: Paint the rind
    2

    Paint the rind

    Paint the curved edge green together.

  3. Step 3: Paint the fruit
    3

    Paint the fruit

    Let your toddler paint the middle red.

  4. Step 4: Dry it
    4

    Dry it

    Wait 20 minutes.

  5. Step 5: Add the seeds
    5

    Add the seeds

    Dip a fingertip in black and press dots on the red.

Edie's tip

Serve real watermelon after. They'll compare.

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