Paper Plate Turtles

Supplies

• Paper plates (1 per child)

• Green paint or markers

• Green card or paper (for legs, head, and tail)

• Scissors

• Glue stick or PVA glue

• Googly eyes (optional) or black marker

• Paintbrushes

• Paint the back of the plate

  • Turn the plate upside down and paint the back green (or add patterns with different greens/yellows).

  • Let it dry while you prep the other parts.

• Cut out turtle body parts

  • From green paper or card, cut:

    • 4 legs – oval or paddle shapes

    • 1 head – rounded on one end

    • 1 small triangle for the tail

• Stick the parts to the plate

• Once the plate is dry, flip it upside down (painted side up).

• Glue the legs to the sides, the head to the front, and the tail at the back – all underneath the plate rim.

• Add the eyes and face

  • Glue on googly eyes to the head, or draw them with marker.

  • Add a smile, nostrils, or even a little tongue if you like!