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This adorable paper plate turtle craft is a fun ocean-themed activity 🐢 that helps build fine motor skills while encouraging creativity. It’s simple to make and perfect for summer learning.

Materials:

  • Paper plate
  • Green paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Green construction paper
  • Scissors (Adult use only)
  • Glue
  • Googly eyes
  • Black marker

Instructions:

  1. Paint the paper plate green and allow it to dry completely.
  2. Sketch out the turtle head, four legs, shell details  and tail on the green construction paper.
  3. Cut out the turtle head, four legs, shell details and tail from the green construction paper. (Adult use only)
  4. Glue the head, legs, and tail onto the back of the paper plate.
  5. Glue the shell details to the top of the paper plate.
  6. Glue googly eyes onto the head.
  7. Use a black marker to draw a mouth and add shell details on the plate.
  8. Let everything dry before displaying your turtle!