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Rocking shark plate
Decorate a folded plate as a shark that rocks like a wave.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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One plain paper plate 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: Fold the plate in half and set it on its curved edge on a clear table.
Adult's role: Stay beside the child and help fold the plate if needed.
Let's make it happen
- Draw a shark face, fin, and tail on the outside of the folded plate.
- Color the shark and add a pattern if you like.
- Set the plate on its curved edge and tap it gently to make the shark rock.
Make it simpler: Color a shark face an adult draws on the folded plate.
Clean up: Put away crayons and recycle the plate when finished.
Keep the plate on a stable surface and remove any torn pieces.