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Art · The activity desk
Paper crab collage
Arrange paper shapes to make a crab beside the sea.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A background sheet, colored paper, a large child-appropriate crayon, and a non-toxic glue stick.
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: An adult prepares a large paper oval and several broad, short strips.
Adult's role: Stay beside the child, handle the glue, and remove small scraps.
Let's make it happen
- Place the oval on the background for the crab's body.
- Arrange broad strips on both sides for legs, then ask an adult to add glue.
- Press the shapes down and draw eyes, claws, and waves around the crab.
Make it simpler: Place the oval and draw the legs instead of using paper strips.
Clean up: Close the glue stick and recycle loose paper scraps.
Keep paper and glue out of mouths and supervise younger siblings.