Colouring activity
Colour in Ria
A printable colouring sheet featuring Ria the Anxious Hermit Crab for pupils to make their own.
- Original character artwork
- Creative independent activity
- Printable PDF
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For primary classrooms
Free, practical materials for starting thoughtful conversations, building stories, and helping more pupils take part with confidence.

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Every resource is lightweight, print-friendly, and designed to be adapted around your pupils and timetable.
Colouring activity
A printable colouring sheet featuring Ria the Anxious Hermit Crab for pupils to make their own.
Colouring activity
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Puzzle activity
A printable maze challenge for pupils to help Ria find her way through an ocean-themed puzzle.
Writing activity
A printable letter-writing activity inviting pupils to share their ideas and messages with Ria.
Puzzle activity
A printable word search inviting pupils to find Ria, Bruno, and words from their story.
These resources are for classroom use. Please adapt activities in line with your school’s curriculum, safeguarding procedures, and pupils’ individual needs.
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