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Trace the outline of a paper bowl's rim on green construction paper. |
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Draw a turtle's head on top of the circle, a tail at the bottom, and two pairs of legs along the sides. |
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Cut out the turtle outline. |
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Punch a small hole about an inch from the rim of the paper bowl. |
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Paint the paper bowl to transform it into a turtle's shell. Green turtles are pretty popular but you can choose your turtle's shell color. |
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Make big spots or other patterns on your turtle's shell. You can finger paint or use your paint brush. Once you're finished, set the bowl aside to dry. |
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Glue a pair of wiggle eyes or beads for your turtle's eyes. Draw a nose and mouth with crayons. |
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Slightly curl the head, legs and tail. |
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Cut a 2 to 3 feet length of string. |
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Insert one end of the string through the hole on the paper bowl. Make a knot on this end of the string. |
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Apply glue along the turtle's round body. |
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Glue the shell on top of the body, making sure the string (and the hole on the bowl) is aligned with the turtle's head. |
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Let the glue and paint dry completely before taking your turtle out for a walk. |
