Do your children love learning about animals? Here is a craft they can make after they've done some reading and research on sea turtles. Perhaps they'd like to write about them too.
There are 3 ways to make them, and each has 3 shell options - a detailed trace, a simple trace and one where students can draw their own.
Draw a Turtle
You could even have your children draw their own turtle and then:
Dip a sponge in paint and then dab it all over the turtle's shell. This will create a textured look.
Use a small paintbrush to paint the turtle's head, legs, and tail. Be sure to paint the eyes and mouth.
Use a cotton swab to paint the turtle's toes, claws, and shell markings.
Use a sponge to paint the turtle's shell.
Dip a sponge in paint and then dab it all over the turtle's shell. This will create a textured look.
Use a paintbrush to paint the turtle's body.
Use a small paintbrush to paint the turtle's head, legs, and tail. Be sure to paint the eyes and mouth.
Use a cotton swab to paint the turtle's details.
Use a cotton swab to paint the turtle's toes, claws, and shell markings.
Classroom Turtle Display
Once the turtles are made - display them!
On Bulletin Boards:
Bulletin boards are a classic way to display children's artwork at school. They are a great way to showcase student work and celebrate their creativity. Hang blue paper, twist streamers for seaweed and add the turtles!
Create an Art Gallery:
If your school has an art gallery, it is a great place to display the turtles and more ocean art projects. Art galleries provide a more formal setting for displaying student work and can be a great way to recognize students' artistic achievements. A long hallway, big board entryway or teh back wall of a library can be a school 'art gallery'.
Digital Display:
In the digital age, there are many ways to display children's artwork digitally. You could create a digital portfolio of the turtles or share some pictures on school websites and pages.