About This Project

A 10–30 minutes craft for ages 3–7, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Disposable Plates, and Googly Eyes.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
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    Make Paper Plate Turtle Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Color your turtle's shell.

    Take your paper plate. This will be your turtle's shell! Use your crayons to color the bottom of the paper plate with any colors you like. Make it bright and fun!

    Step 2: Cut out your turtle's body parts.

    May need grown-up help
    Get the turtle craft template. You can print it on green paper or color it green. Ask a grown-up to help you cut out all the turtle's body parts from the template, like its head, legs, and tail.

    Step 3: Glue the turtle's body to its shell.

    Now, use your glue stick to attach the turtle's head, legs, and tail to the paper plate. Make sure they are stuck on well!

    Step 4: Decorate the turtle's shell with washi tape.

    It's time to make your turtle's shell super colorful! Take your washi tape and tear off small pieces. Stick them onto the paper plate to make cool patterns and designs. You can make it simple or fancy!

    Step 5: Add the finishing touches to your turtle.

    Almost done! Glue the googly eyes onto your turtle's head. Now, you can add any other details you like to make your turtle special and unique. Be creative!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Disposable Plates
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Disposable plates may be compostable or recyclable! Do your part to keep trash out of the landfill.
    • A cartoon of Googly Eyes
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Washi Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Crayons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
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    Celebrate

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Great job!"

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