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Summer · ABOUT 20 MINUTES · AGES 3–6 WITH HELP

Watermelon paper fan

Fold a big sheet of colored paper into a cheerful watermelon fan for a pretend summer picnic.

Illustrated example of a finished Watermelon paper fan
Here's what you're making. Original concept illustration of a possible finished project, not a photograph. Your child's handmade craft may look different.

✓ Finished-project concept✓ Supply checklist✓ Four clear steps✓ Adult supervision

Make it together

  1. Decorate pink paper with large black marker seed shapes.
  2. Fold the paper back and forth into wide accordion pleats with grown-up help.
  3. Gather and tape one end securely to create a fan shape.
  4. Glue a wide green paper strip along the outer curved edge to make the pretend watermelon rind.

Learn while you create

Practice counting the folds and point out the pink and green colors.

Safety note: An adult should secure the paper and handle scissors; never swing paper fans close to faces.

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