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July 6, 2014 By SoberJulie 29 Comments

How To Cut a Watermelon For Kids

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When heading to the beach for the day with kids, we are inevitably found lugging fruit onto to the cutting board and chopping away. Fruit is a fantastic choice for the kids when we’re out in the sun; they are hungry all day and it’s a healthy choice. At the top of the list of my girls’ fruit choice is watermelon! It’s a universal favourite with all their friends and over time I’ve been found brushing sand off watermelon pieces after a child chooses a piece from the container. Finally I’ve found out how to cut a watermelon for kids to easily pick up!

This is super simple and when the watermelon is cut this way, it stores more in the bin and because it’s easier for the little ones to pick up there is less sand dropped onto other pieces.

How To Cut a Watermelon For Kids

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Begin by slicing your watermelon in half.

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Turn one half of the watermelon face down on a cutting board and begin making 1-2 inch thick slices. Turn the watermelon 90 degrees and repeat.You’ll have to use one hand to hold the watermelon slices together while making your cuts.

how to cut watermelon slicesThat’s it, you’ve not got watermelon slices which little fingers can easily hold and you can store more within your containers.

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Another GREAT tip article: How to Cut a Mango – the EASY WAY

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Filed Under: Desserts, Family, Featured, Healthy, Recipe, Slider, Snacks

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  1. Chandra Christine O'Connor says

    July 6, 2014 at 10:56 am

    hungry for it now

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  2. Sarah Robinson says

    July 6, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    Used this idea when making a fruit tray last week Julie! Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. Lynda Cook says

    July 8, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    love this! much easier for us adults to eat too, watermelon sticks never thought of cutting it this way, but I will from now on, thanks for sharing!!

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  4. kristen visser says

    July 8, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    too cool!! that definitely makes it easier for my daughter!

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  5. Anne Taylor says

    July 8, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    This is great! I’ve never seen a watermelon cut up this way before, but next time we have one, I’m going to copy you!

    Thanks

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  6. Donnas says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    These would be a whole lot easier to eat than the wedges I usually cut. Thanks Julie.

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  7. Wanda Tracey says

    July 14, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I love the way you cut that watermelon up.The kids will have an easier time of earing it than the regular wedges I am used to.Thanks for sharing this great idea!

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  8. Julie F says

    July 21, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I have never thought of cutting melon this way and it is so easy!

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  9. Charismatic says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    Ok I clicked on this thinking, seriously how hard is it to cut watermelon? That’s so dumb. But then I read it and thought holy cow I’m dumb! That’s the best way to cut watermelon. Humbled.

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  10. Judy Cowan says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Love this, I am definitely going to try this out next summer! Would make it easier to eat for everyone!

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  11. Nancy T says

    December 27, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    That’s a smart trick! We’ve had so many watermelons this past summer. It tastes delicious, the only thing about it is the mess after cutting watermelons. Thanks for sharing this handy trick. I can try this trick on honeydews, melons too.

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  12. Julie Wood says

    April 23, 2015 at 9:16 am

    This is really a great way to cut watermelon! I like that it is small and can be held by the hand and does not need plates and forks. I will have to cut my watermelon like this next time I go to the beach.

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  13. orangeheromama says

    May 19, 2015 at 10:44 am

    I learned this method a couple years ago. It truly is the best way to go!

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  14. Theres Just One Mommy says

    June 10, 2015 at 11:12 am

    Love this trick! We have one waiting to be cut up. Going to give this a try!

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  15. adam says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:53 am

    how do u get it to stay in place….? LOL I tried this once….and mine was all lop sided…..haha…..

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  16. kMAR says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Why, oh, why, were we taught watermelon should be I triangles?!?! I nearly cut off my fingers every time! Watermelon stix are CLEARLY the way to go!! Thanks for the awesome idea!

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  17. Dr. Jennifer Weinberg MD MPH MBE says

    August 30, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    What a fun and simple idea for enjoying a healthy snack! Pinning and sharing on my blog as part of my August favorites! Thank you!

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  18. Nikki says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:21 am

    Very smart! But you’ve got a typo: “That’s it, you’ve NOT got watermelon slices”

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  19. Yarikza Alexander says

    June 23, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    I am going to cut it now…my kids are teenagers…I figure it will be better to cut it your way…so wish me luck!

    Reply
  20. ROBIN says

    August 16, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    GENIUS!!!

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  21. Nancy says

    May 31, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    This is the best way to cut up watermelon, I just did it now with a medium size one that was round, it was so easy, Make sure your knife is very sharp, that way it glides thru it, but still be careful. Thanks Julie, it makes me want to eat watermelon more often now.

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  22. Amy Kelley says

    April 9, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    I use this technique for all our summer get togethers, but especially our crawfish boils. Thanks!

    Reply
  23. C.M.Patel says

    July 10, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    CC A very good and easy way of cutting a watermelon,i love the way of cutting it.

    Reply

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