My son and I went to our local Nature Center for a class on Tortoises and Turtles. We both had a good time and I must say I learned way more than I ever thought I would about turtles.
Did you know that a turtle's shell is covered in scales? The pretty pattern we see is actually made up of individual scales that can be peeled off to reveal the bone underneath! (Not that I recommend doing that, though!) Who knew?! Anyway, no need to bore you with all of my new found turtle facts!
However, I did want to share a very simple craft--making a paper turtle. J.R. had fun making this craft and he named his turtle "Bug." :o) You probably already have everything you need to get started.
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| J.R. and "Bug" |
Materials:
- paper plate
- green construction paper
- tissue paper (green, brown, cream)
- glue stick
- crayons
- "googly" eyes (optional)
Instructions:
- using the construction paper, cut out a head (large oval), 4 legs (small ovals), and a tail (triangle)
- glue them to the under side of the paper plate (the turtle shell)
- cut the tissue paper into medium-sized squares (the shell scales) and glue them to the top side of the paper plate
- glue "googly" eyes on the turtle head (or draw eyes)
- draw on a nose and mouth
Tips:
- glue tissue paper on in a random order or create a pretty pattern
- use different color combinations for the turtle scales just for fun (i.e. girls might like a pink and purple turtle)
- instead of cutting tissue paper in squares, let the children rip into pieces (keeps them involved, good task for younger children)
HAPPY TURTLE MAKING!
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