This Mandala Turtle 3D Craft is a fun and engaging hands-on project designed for children aged 9 years and above. It encourages creativity, focus, and fine motor skill development while allowing children to enjoy the process of cutting, folding, and assembling their own paper turtle.
The printable template makes this activity easy to use in classrooms, art sessions, homeschool settings, and at home. Children can follow simple steps to transform a flat paper design into a 3D turtle craft, helping them understand shapes, construction, and basic design concepts.
This activity is perfect for:
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Art and craft lessons
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Project-based learning
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Creative play and classroom displays
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Calm and focused activity time
Materials Required
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Black sketch pen
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Scissors ✂️
Procedure
Step 1: Cut a Circle and Radius
This paper turtle craft is very easy for young children.
Start by cutting a circle from green paper.
Now make one straight cut from the edge to the center of the circle (this is the radius).
Step 2: Apply Glue
Using a glue stick, apply glue on one side of the cut radius.
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Step 3: Make a Cone (Shell)
Overlap the other side of the cut onto the glued side and paste it to form a cone shape.
This cone will be the turtle shell.
Step 4: Make the Turtle Head
On green paper, draw a thumb-shaped figure using a pencil and cut it out.
Step 5: Cut the Curve
Make a small curved cut on one side of the head shape.
Step 6: Overlap and Paste
Apply glue on one side of the cut and overlap the other side to give the face a slight 3D shape.
Step 7: Make the Eyes
Paste googly eyes on the front of the turtle’s face.
Step 8: Draw the Mouth
Using a black sketch pen, draw a cute smile on the turtle’s face.
Step 9: Paste the Face
Paste the turtle’s face below the cone, at the front.
Step 10: Make the Tail
Cut a small triangle from green paper and paste it at the back of the cone.
Step 11: Make the Legs
Cut out four small leg shapes from green paper.
Step 12: Paste the Legs
Paste two legs on each side under the cone.
Step 13: Decorate the Shell
Decorate the turtle shell by pasting small hexagon shapes randomly on the cone using glue.
Your Easy Paper Turtle Craft Is Ready!
This easy paper turtle craft is a fun and creative activity for kids.
With simple materials and easy steps, children can enjoy crafting while improving fine motor skills and creativity.
A perfect activity for classrooms, home, or art time fun!
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Download the printable template and enjoy creating a cute and sturdy Mandala Turtle 3D Craft with your students or children.
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