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Learning About Crabs - Crafts

Crafts for Crabs Unit Study

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There are four crafts for this lesson. Do all four of them or choose the ones you like best. Materials needed for each craft are listed here and on the master materials list.

Puppet Play

Make the puppets and act out A House for Hermit Crab.

  • Patterns
  • Crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Crab Beaded Safety Pin

Follow this pattern and the basic directions on the safety pin jewelry page to complete this project.

  • 14 - 1 1/16 inch Safety Pins
  • 1 - 2 inch Safety Pin
  • Seed Beads (see picture for colors needed)

Pop-up Crab

Make this pop-up crab card.

  • Printer
  • Card stock or construction paper
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Glue

Terra Cotta Crab

Cute and fun, this Clay Pot Crab won't grab your fingers, but it'll sure touch your heart.

  • DecoArt Patio Paint, Daisy Cream
  • DecoArt Patio Paint, Fern Green
  • DecoArt Patio Paint, Sprout Green
  • DecoArt Patio Paint, Tango Blue
  • DecoArt Patio Paint, Tiger Lily Orange
  • Beads, oval, ½-¾-inch, 18
  • Beads, round, 14mm, 2
  • Beads, round, 25mm, 6
  • Chenille stem, green
  • Clay pots, 1¼-inch, 2
  • Clay saucer, 3¼-inch, 2
  • Craft glue, thick
  • Paintbrush, flat, No. 12
  • Water container

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