Paper Plate Crab Craft For Kids [Free Template]

One of the things our kids enjoyed doing while hanging out at the beach was digging for little crabs!

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If your kiddos love crabs and the beach, they’ll have fun making this paper plate crab craft!

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Supplies

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Download the crab template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Paint a paper plate in 1-2 thin coats of red paint. Let dry completely before moving on.

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Place the crab body template in the middle of the paper plate, trace, and cut it out.

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Glue the eyeballs to the eye stalks, then arrange them in the middle, top of the crab body.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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