Watermelon Painted Rocks for Kids Activity

First, you'll need some supplies:

- River Rocks - Bright Red, White, Green, Black, and Gold Paint - Paint Brushes - Protective Table Cover

How To Paint Watermelon Rocks

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Paint the Base Red

Cover the bottom half of the rock with the red paint to make the flesh of the fruit

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Paint in the Rind

Add some realistic coloration by mixing the green with white to make a lighter green hue....

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Paint in the Watermelon Stripes

Create depth in the Rind by drawing lines that are both dark and light green

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Add Dots for the Seeds

Using both the black and gold paint, dot the rock with some "seeds" and Voila!

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Show off your Watermelons!