Paper plate turtle craft for 6-year-olds
Six-year-olds can make a flat turtle craft with a painted shell pattern and pre-cut body pieces. The list avoids small pieces that are hard to manage.
What to buy
Small white paper plates
1 per child
Green washable tempera paint
Blue washable tempera paint
Foam paintbrushes
Green cardstock sheets
Large green circle stickers
Large wiggle eyes
2 per child
Washable glue sticks
Child-safe scissors
Black washable markers
Paper plates for paint palettes
Plastic tablecloth
Who this list is for
A paper plate turtle craft is a simple choice for six-year-olds making a flat turtle with a painted shell pattern. The supplies avoid tiny parts and use large green circle stickers and large wiggle eyes instead.
How to use this list
Cover the work area with the plastic tablecloth, then give each child one small white paper plate. Put green and blue washable tempera paint on paper plates and offer foam paintbrushes for the shell. While the painted plate dries, children can cut pre-planned turtle body pieces from green cardstock sheets. Finish with washable glue sticks, large green circle stickers, two large wiggle eyes, and black washable marker details.
Common mistakes
Do not glue body pieces onto a wet paper plate. Keep the blue and green paint portions separate on the palette paper plates if children are making a shell pattern. Make sure each turtle gets two large wiggle eyes, not small loose decorations that are harder for six-year-olds to place.
What is on this list
The list includes small white paper plates, green and blue washable tempera paint, foam paintbrushes, green cardstock sheets, large green circle stickers, large wiggle eyes, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, black washable markers, paper plates, and a plastic tablecloth. Cross off supplies already available.
When you are done
Dry the turtle crafts flat before stacking or displaying them. Wash the foam paintbrushes, collect sticker backings, and wipe the tablecloth clean.
FAQ
Who is "Paper plate turtle craft for 6-year-olds" for?
A paper plate turtle craft is a simple choice for six-year-olds making a flat turtle with a painted shell pattern. The supplies avoid tiny parts and use large green circle stickers and large wiggle eyes instead.
How should I use "Paper plate turtle craft for 6-year-olds"?
Cover the work area with the plastic tablecloth, then give each child one small white paper plate. Put green and blue washable tempera paint on paper plates and offer foam paintbrushes for the shell. While the painted plate dries, children can cut pre-planned turtle body pieces from green cardstock sheets. Finish with washable glue sticks, large green circl…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper plate turtle craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not glue body pieces onto a wet paper plate. Keep the blue and green paint portions separate on the palette paper plates if children are making a shell pattern. Make sure each turtle gets two large wiggle eyes, not small loose decorations that are harder for six-year-olds to place.
What is on the "Paper plate turtle craft for 6-year-olds" list?
The list includes small white paper plates, green and blue washable tempera paint, foam paintbrushes, green cardstock sheets, large green circle stickers, large wiggle eyes, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, black washable markers, paper plates, and a plastic tablecloth. Cross off supplies already available.
What should I do when I am done?
Dry the turtle crafts flat before stacking or displaying them. Wash the foam paintbrushes, collect sticker backings, and wipe the tablecloth clean.
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