© 2008 This project is dedicated to Gurudev.
For use in Balavihar classrooms (or personal use) only.
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This is a fun project to do with "The Talkative Tortoise" or "The Tortoise and the Hare." And, if you decorate him grandly then you will create कूर्मः (kuurmaH), Lord Vishnu's first avataara!
Materials
Green poster board
Paper salad bowl
Crayons or markers
2 Wiggly eyes
Double sided tape or glue
Gemstones (optional)
Print the template below. Click on image for full view.
Directions
1. Cut the template out and trace onto green poster board.
2. Cut the body out of the poster board.
3. Color and decorate the paper bowl.
4. Glue the bottom rim of the bowl and place onto the green poster board. (If there is limited time to do the project, then double sided tape is perfect for adhering the bowl to the turtle's body. Simply apply 4 or 5 strips of tape (equally spaced) onto the rim. Peel off the paper and press the bowl onto the poster board.
5. Place the wiggly eyes on and complete the face with a nice smile.
