Watermelon Wind Spinners: Paper Plate Craft for Kids

These super-simple watermelon wind spinners, made with a paper plate, are an easy craft for kids of all ages.

Summer is officially upon us! One of our favorite healthy treats is FRESH WATERMELON. While we were working on these patriotic spiral spinners for the holiday, my little lady suggested we make watermelon wind spinners too.

Materials

Paper Plates
Red Poster Paint
Green Poster Paint
Black Poster Paint
Paint Brushes
Child-Safe Scissors
String or twine

Optional Materials: Spill-Proof Paint Cups

Watermelon Wind Spinners

Learn how to make these cute watermelon wind spinners as a video tutorial or get step-by-step instructions below!

Step 1: Paint one side of the paper plate red. Let it dry.

Step 2: Paint the opposite side of the paper plate green. Eat watermelon while you're waiting for the paint to fully dry.

Step 3: Add seeds (aka: black polka dots) to the red side of the plate. Let it dry.

Step 4: Cut a spiral line from the outer edge and work toward the center.

Step 5: Add twine, hang and enjoy!

Note: For longterm use, showcase them inside away from potential rain.

We hung our watermelon wind spinners up next to the flag and our patriotic spiral spinners for the afternoon. They look great dangling from trees too!

Learn how to make these awesome American Flag Spiral Spinners over at Melissa & Doug's blog, The Playtime Press.