Here is a fun, frugal summer project for you and the kids and the best part it teaches them a little math in the process! If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page.
Watermelon Math Fun
Materials:
- Red, green, and black construction paper
- Glue
Directions:
- Cut triangles using the red construction paper.
- Cut the “rind” shape using the green construction paper.
- Cut small circles from the black construction paper (we had self adhesive black foam so that’s what we used).
- Glue the green “rind” to the red fruit to create your watermelon pieces. Add black circles to create your “seeds”.
Educational Activities:
- Math: Create math problems using the watermelon pieces by making sure there are various numbers of seeds on the watermelon pieces. Write + or – and = signs on a sheet of white paper and allow your child to create and solve their own math problems.
- Language Arts: Labe your watermelon pieces with sight words or letters of the alphabet and help your child create a memory game with your desired learning skill