Hey everyone, this is a picture of a watermelon that I wanted to share because I have found that it is something great to draw with very young kids who are just learning to color and draw. If the kids can’t draw the green part, then they can probably color in the pink watermelon part, and if they can’t do that, then they can probably add some black marks as seeds. Also, I think it is something they can remember so another time if they are drawing, they have something recognizable that they can try to draw. Some other fruits are also easy, and if kids can draw the green arch of the watermelon, then they can also probably learn how to draw a rainbow. I drew a watermelon like this with my nieces, and we had a great time. The light pink Mr. Sketch marker smells like watermelon, but crayons or paint would probably also work.
I think the main benefit of this kind of drawing has to do with task mastery. I drew this with kids, but some adults might also enjoy drawing a watermelon and other related drawings.
Hi Sarah, thank you for sharing this. I totally agree with you on having the child or client build task mastery. I think it also helps build confidence in him/her and possibly even trust if you help teach the child something new and fun. Doing an exercise like this might help "open the door" for a child who is shy or challenging in communicating with. Interestingly, she/he may doodle this watermelon when they are much older, and remember when you or other social workers taught the child how to make it for the first time.
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