The theme for this activity is WATERMELON. For this idea – select and buy a watermelon with seeds.

• For a math activity, cut a slice of watermelon and let a child estimate how many seeds are in the slice. Next, remove the seeds and count to see how close he was to the estimated number of seeds. Save the seeds.
• Next, show how to paint your own slice of watermelon. Use a small or large paper plate and paint the inside red and green on the edge.
• When dry, let your child cut the plate in half and write a number on the edge up to 10.
• Encourage a child to say the number written on the painted watermelon slice and place the correct number of seeds on the slice.
• Cut the watermelon into small cubes with a plastic knife and save to make Watermelon Lemonade.

Watermelon Lemonade

3 cups cubed watermelon
6 strawberries
½ cup of water

• Blend the above ingredients in a blender until smooth.
• Add sugar to taste and ¼ cup lemon juice. Chill and serve over ice.