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Art · The activity desk
Crab by the shore picture
Draw a crab with claws and make a shore scene.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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Paper and large child-appropriate crayons.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Place paper and crayons on a stable table.
Adult's role: Stay beside the child and offer to draw an outline if wanted.
Let's make it happen
- Draw a wide rounded body and add eyes above it.
- Add legs on both sides and two arms with claws.
- Color the crab and draw sand, water, or a shell nearby.
Make it simpler: Color an adult-drawn crab and add a few waves.
Clean up: Put away crayons and save or recycle the picture.
Observe live crabs from a distance without handling them.