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Coin Rubbing Art

Make it⏱ 5 minutesAges 4-10

The crayon only touches the raised bumps of the coin, so the picture shows up on the paper.

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Grab this

  • Coins
  • Thin white paper
  • Crayons with the paper peeled off
Supplies for Coin Rubbing Art

Do it in 3 steps

Coin Rubbing Art step 1
1

Lay the coins on the table.

Coin Rubbing Art step 2
2

Put the paper on top of the coins.

Coin Rubbing Art step 3
3

Rub the side of a crayon over them and watch the coins appear!

Tinker Ted with a stopwatchDO IT WITH ME

Your turn! Beat the clock.

Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.

5:00

⭐ Bonus round

Fill the whole page in rainbow colors.

🧠 Why it works

The crayon only touches the raised bumps of the coin, so the picture shows up on the paper.

A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.

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