We’ve got some juicy fruit crafts for kids to try out this summer! Perfect to celebrate Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day on May 21st.

Mother’s Day is over, and Father’s Day is coming up next month. In the middle of these, I was surprised to learn that there was a special day to celebrate eating more fruits and vegetables – how fun is that? It’s true, 21st May is National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day!

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What is Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day?

This day was started by the Dole Food Company in 2015, when they decided that obesity was on the rise, and that something needed to be done to remind people about healthy food habits. They found that nearly all experts recommend increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables for optimum health. In fact, the American Heart Association suggests filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

That’s how the Thursday before Memorial Day, 21st May this year, came to be National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day. It is a great time to find new ways to add more fruit to your diet, and also to have fun making some fruit crafts for kids!

20 Fabulous Fruit Crafts for Kids

1. Printable Fruit-Themed Shape Match

These printable fruit shape mats can be used in multiple ways, and kids can choose which one according to their likes. You can either mould playdough to match the shape and color of the picture or use the provided cutouts.

2. Fruit Themed Play-Dough Mats

We’re big fans of playdough mats, and this one is the perfect one for summer! Kids can have fun rolling play-dough into strings or balls and arrange them on the mats according to the shapes.

3. Easy Origami Apple Craft

One of the earliest fruits we feed our kids is an apple, so it’s only fair that we dedicate a craft to it in this list of fruit crafts for kids! This Origami craft is easy enough for beginners, so kids should find it fun.

4. DIY Pineapple Planter Art

Give your old planter a makeover by turning it into a pineapple base! If you plant something like aloe vera in it, you’ll have a beautiful green head too!

5. Printable Apple and Mango Tic Tac Toe

One of the most celebrated summer fruits is mango, and this printable tic tac toe game is a great way to have some fun with the fruit, apart from eating it, of course!

6. Frosted Lemonade Paper Craft

Fruit isn’t just great for eating, it’s also a good ingredient to add to your juices and smoothies! Take a hint from this special pink lemonade craft that features both lemons and strawberries!

7. Back-to-School Apple Bookmark

If you’re looking for fruit crafts for kids that also fit the back-to-school theme, this apple stick bookmark is perfect! Go ahead and make the full set that features a school bus and a pencil.

8. Fruit-Themed Coloring Page

One of the easiest fruit crafts for kids under the age of four is a coloring page, and we love this one that features multiple fruits like mango, watermelon, strawberry, pear and more!

9. Standing Paper Fruits

Have you seen those images of people standing fruits upright on a table and then drawing or painting them from a distance? Well, you can do the same with these upright paper fruits from Krokotak!

10. Printable Fruit Puppets

If you’re putting on a puppet show where anyone and everyone is welcome as a character, we invite you to try these printable fruit puppet characters from Simple Everyday Mom!

11. Paper Plate Fruit Craft

Making fruit crafts for kids out of paper plates is super easy, as this project from Crafts by Amanda shows. Since most fruit, when sliced, appears round, a circular paper plate is perfect!

12. Fruit Paper Fans Summer Craft

When the temperatures rise and the electric fans aren’t cutting it, you need a paper fan, and what better than a juicy, fruity one! Check out Moms and Crafters for the instructions to make these cute fans.

13. Pretend Play Fruit Templates

We love pretend play food – you can use them for farmer’s markets, supermarkets and even a juice shop! Mr. Printables has some amazing printables that you can use to create an assortment of paper fruits.

14. No-Mess Summer Fruit Magnets

Want some fruit crafts for kids that don’t generate a mess to clean up later? Well, Handmade by Kelly has just the thing for you! These fruit fridge magnets are adorable and super easy for kids to make.

15. Hanging Citrus Fruit Paper Craft

Sometimes just the sight of fruit makes you feel refreshed, doesn’t it? That’s why we love these hanging citrus ornaments from Buggy and Buddy – hang them in your room and see how much cooler you feel!

16. Giant Foam Fruit Craft

These fruit crafts for kids are also excellent resources in case you’re planning a DIY fruit-themed party, particularly these giant fruits from Studio DIY – perfect for centerpieces!

17. Printable Summer Fruit Gift Bags

Here’s something else you can use for a fruit-themed party as goodie bags – cute fruity gift bags from Make and Tell! We can’t get over how pretty they look!

18. Fruit Perler Bead Magnets

If you’ve got kids who love playing around with Perler beads, this project from Frugal Mom Eh! is a fun one to try this summer, and they’ll make for great decor pieces when put up on the fridge!

19. DIY Fruit Wrapping Paper

If you’ve got a party to attend this season, we recommend wrapping your gift in style with these gift wrapping ideas from The House That Lars Built!

20. DIY Fruit Pumpkins

Our fruit crafts for kids aren’t just for summer; Style Me Pretty shows us that you can also turn Halloween pumpkins into huge fruits to decorate your porch!

Just looking at these fruit crafts for kids is making me crave some fresh fruit! The best part is that there are projects here that are suitable for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to tweens. We hope this will also encourage kids to eat more fruit and more healthy foods overall!

If these crafts have inspired you to eat more fruit, check out these recipes: