March 9 — National Crabmeat Day NationalCrabMeatDay

I wanted to share another #Holiday that can be studied when #Homeschooling. The #Holiday fell on March 9th and it was National Crabmeat Day. I’ve included a #Homeschool Lesson Plan and a #kidfriendlyrecipe you can make with your family.

Then you can color this fun coloring sheet I’ve created for your family. If you love Crabs you might want to do a #MovieNite and watch The Little Mermaid where you will see Suzzane’s favorite Crab Sebastain. Do you like the Little Mermaid?

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Kid‑Friendly Fun Facts

• Did you know Crabs have 10 legs and walk sideways because of how their joints bend? See if you can walk like a Crab.
• There are over 4,500 species of crabs around the world. Research and write a report on one breed of Crab.
• Crabmeat is naturally sweet, which is why kids often enjoy it in simple dishes.
• Many families use imitation crab for budget‑friendly, allergy‑friendly meals. Have you done this?
• Crabs communicate by drumming their claws — like tiny ocean percussionists. Can you drum your claws like a percussionists?

Kid‑Friendly Recipe

Mini Crabmeat Pizza Bites

Ingredients

• 1 cup crabmeat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 1 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Old Bay or mild seasoning
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
• Optional: chopped green onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Flatten each biscuit into a mini pizza circle.
3. Mix crabmeat, mayo, cream cheese, lemon juice, seasoning, and cheese.
4. Spoon mixture onto each biscuit.
5. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and melty.
6. Let kids top with green onions or mild salsa.

Kids Can Help

• Mix the filling
• Press biscuit dough into circles
• Sprinkle cheese
• Arrange pizza bites on the tray

Homeschool Lesson Plan

Theme: Crabs, Oceans, and Coastal Ecosystems Subjects: Science • Reading • Math • Art • Writing

Science

Topic: Crustaceans & Ocean Habitats

• Learn what makes a crab a crustacean.
• Compare crabs to shrimp, lobsters, and insects. What makes them different?
• Watch a short video about tide pools.
• Activity: Label crab body parts (claws, shell, legs, eyes).

Reading

Book Suggestions:

• A House for Hermit Crab — Eric Carle
• Commotion in the Ocean — Giles Andreae
• The Rainbow Fish — Marcus Pfister
• Clumsy Crab — Ruth Galloway

Vocabulary Words:

• Crustacean
• Habitat
• Tide
• Shell
• Claws

Art

• Paper Plate Crab Craft: red paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners.
• Pastel Ocean Collage: soft blues, corals, and florals to match your brand.
• Fingerprint Crabs: kids make tiny crabs using finger paint dots.

Math

• Count crab legs and compare to spiders (8) and insects (6).
• Simple addition: “Two crabs walk sideways together — how many legs total?”
• Sorting activity: shells by size, shape, or color.

Writing

• “If I lived in a tide pool…” short creative writing prompt.
• Kids describe what their crab would eat, where it would hide, and how it would move.

Movies for Kids

• Finding Nemo (ocean ecosystem tie‑in)
• The Little Mermaid (Sebastian the crab)
• Octonauts episodes featuring crabs
• A Turtle’s Tale (gentle ocean‑themed adventure)

More Book Ideas

• Crab Cake — Andrea Tsurumi
• The Life Cycle of a Crab — Bobbie Kalman
• Under the Sea — DK Readers

Fun Clothing Ideas– Perfect for a themed homeschool day or blog roundup:

• Crab‑print pajamas
• “Feeling Crabby” kids T‑shirt
• Pastel ocean‑themed leggings
• Cute crab socks
• Tequise Crab Costume Set, Crab Eyes Headband with Antenna Giant, Crab Claws Gloves, Sea Creature Cosplay Set

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates