Animal Pals, ages 5 to 7
How to draw Turtle
Draw a happy turtle from the side: half an oval for the shell, a flat rim, and stubby legs peeking out underneath. You will make a pattern of shapes on the shell and colour it in two greens.
- Level
- Easy
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Steps
- 7
- Ages
- 5 to 7
How to draw Turtle
What you need
- Paper Plain printer paper is perfect.
- Felt-tip markers Washable ones, with a black for outlines.
- Crayons Wax crayons or oil pastels.
Step by step
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01Big shapes
A dome shell
Draw a big dome, like half a ball, a little below the middle of your paper.
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02Big shapes
The rim
Draw a long flat band under the dome, poking out a little at each end.
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03Big shapes
Head, legs and tail
Add a round head peeking out, four stubby legs, and a tiny pointy tail.
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04Details
A pattern on the shell
Draw a six-sided shape in the middle of the shell, then lines out to the edges.
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05Details
A happy face
Two shiny eyes and a big smile. Your turtle is saying hello!
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06Colour
Colour your turtle
Colour the shell dark green, the middle shape and skin light green, and the rim yellow.
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07Finishing touches
Cheeks and toes
Add pink cheeks and two little toe lines on every foot.
Ages 5 to 7
