5 Fun Facts & Crafts to Try With Your Kids - Mango Madness - Everyday India

Nothing says summer quite like the sweet, golden taste of a ripe mango! In Indian culture, mangoes aren’t just a favorite fruit—they’re a symbol of love, prosperity, and celebration. As we get started on enjoying summer and endless mangoes, let’s turn snack time into learning time with 5 mango facts to share with your little ones, followed by a fun mango garland craft to keep the vibes festive!

🍋 5 Mango Facts to Share With Your Kids

1. Mangoes are the national fruit of India!
   They're called aam in Hindi and have been loved in India for over 4,000 years.
2. There are hundreds of varieties.
   Alphonso, Kesar, Langra—each mango has a different flavor and story.
3. Mango leaves are used in Indian celebrations.
   They're often strung together as a toran to decorate homes for good luck.
4. Mangoes are good for your body!
   They’re full of vitamins A and C, and make the yummiest smoothies and lassis.
5. Mango trees can live for 300+ years.
   Imagine a tree that gives juicy fruit for generations!

✂️ And now lets get crafting with a few DIY Mango Crafts (Perfect for Toddlers + Preschoolers!)

Here are 3 easy mango crafting ideas:

1. Simple Mango Garlands
   Print the mango shapes on white paper and let your child color or paint them. Cutout the mango shapes and string them with green yarn or ribbon. It’s a cute way to decorate for summer or celebrate any Indian holiday.
2. Fingerprint Mangoes Painting (perfect for toddlers)
   Use thumbprints in yellow and orange paint to make mango shapes on white paper. Cut out, add a little leaf, and hang them up!
3. Collage Mango Door Decor
   Print the Mango shape and tear up some orange, yellow and green paper pieces and collage them to fill in the mango. If you don't have colored paper, get creative and tear up some magazine or flyers. Once complete cutout the shape and hang it on your door to welcome summer!

Download the mango outline printable templates here.

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