Turtle Handprint Craft
If your kiddo has ever stopped mid-walk to admire a turtle crossing the sidewalk (or begged to bring one home from the pet store), this turtle handprint craft is going to be a hit! With just a few simple supplies and their own little hand, kids can make an adorable turtle friend that won’t try to escape the backyard.
Whether you're diving into an ocean theme or chatting about reptiles, this craft pulls double duty: it's equal parts cute and educational, plus it’s fantastic fine motor practice.
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What You'll Need for This Handprint Turtle Craft
How to Make a Turtle Handprint Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies! You’ll need green and white construction paper, scissors, glue, and a black marker.
Step 2: Cut the Handprint and Shell
Trace and cut out your child’s hand on dark green paper. This will become the turtle’s legs.
Cut a large half-oval shape from the light green paper to create the turtle’s shell.
Step 3: Attach the Legs
Glue the handprint behind the shell so the fingers peek out like legs.
Step 4: Cut the Head and Eye
Cut a rounded head shape from dark green paper and a small white circle for the eye.
Step 5: Add the Head
Glue the head to one side of the shell and attach the white circle as the eye.
Step 6: Decorate the Shell
Cut out various rounded shapes from dark green paper and glue them onto the shell to create a turtle shell pattern.
Step 7: Finish the Face
Draw a black dot in the center of the white circle to complete the eye.
Use a marker to draw a small smile on the turtle’s face.
All done!
Your handprint turtle is ready to swim!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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