Make this cute turtle craft with your kids. Print, color, cut, and glue the turtle pieces together for a fun and easy ocean-themed activity kids will love.
I love this adorable turtle craft. It’s such a fun and easy activity for kids. My kids had so much fun coloring, cutting, and gluing their little turtles together.
This craft is great for a quiet afternoon or a quick classroom project. It’s simple, but it keeps kids busy and creative.
Each part of the turtle is separate. Kids get to color the head, shell, legs, and tail however they want. Then they cut out the pieces and glue them together to make their turtle.
You can use crayons, markers, or colored pencils. I like to print the craft on cardstock so it’s a little sturdier.
When your turtle is finished, you can hang it on the wall, add it to a bulletin board, or just let your child show it off proudly.
This craft helps kids practice coloring, cutting, and gluing, all while having fun. It’s a great mix of creativity and learning.
If your child loves ocean animals, this turtle craft goes perfectly with other sea creature crafts like fish, crabs, or dolphins.
Print your turtle craft today and have fun making your happy turtle.

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Supplies Needed
- Craft template (link below)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How to Video
For a video tutorial on how to make the animal craft, please watch the YouTube video below.
How to Make a Turtle Craft
Step 1: Print
Print the turtle craft template. See link below.
Step 2: Color
Color each part of the turtle.

Step 3: Cut
Cut out all the turtle pieces carefully.

Step 4: Glue
Glue the pieces together to make your turtle. Start with gluing the top shell to the bottom shell. Then add the head, legs, and tail.
When you’re done, you’ll have your own adorable turtle. You can hang it up, add it to an ocean display, or use it for pretend play.
Turtle Craft

This turtle craft template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the craft template.
I hope you and your kids enjoy making this ocean craft.
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