Free Printable Lowercase t Turtle Craft for Kids & Teachers
Looking for a fun and friendly way to teach the lowercase letter t?
This lowercase t is for Turtle Craft is the perfect hands-on activity for preschool and kindergarten learners!
Whether you’re a teacher planning alphabet lessons or a parent adding creative learning at home, your little ones will love cutting, gluing, and building their own adorable turtle.
Download the free printable lowercase t turtle template and make learning the alphabet calm, cute, and engaging!
*By the way, this post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if an item is purchase through that link. For more information, click here.*
🐢 Letter t Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten
Make learning the lowercase letter t extra fun with these hands-on Letter t activities that pair perfectly with your Turtle Craft!
These ideas help preschool and kindergarten kids practice letter recognition, phonics, fine motor skills, and creativity while exploring a calm and adorable turtle theme.
1. Read Turtle & Ocean-Themed Storybooks
Pair your craft with a turtle-inspired storytime! Great picks include:
- Turtle Splash! by Cathryn Falwell
- The Foolish Tortoise by Eric Carle
- Old Turtle by Douglas Wood
- National Geographic Kids: Turtles
Invite children to listen for words starting with t — turtle, tiny, tree, tap, top — to reinforce the “t” sound.
2. Learn Fun Turtle Facts
Turn your lowercase t turtle craft into a mini science lesson! Teach kids that:
- Turtles carry their shells everywhere they go
- Some turtles live in water, others live on land
- Baby turtles are called hatchlings
- Turtles can live a very long time
Ask your little learners where their turtle might live — the ocean? a pond? the backyard?
3. Create an Ocean Alphabet Wall
Display your finished turtle crafts on an alphabet wall labeled t is for turtle.
Decorate it with:
- waves
- fish
- bubbles
- seaweed
- starfish
This creates a peaceful, watery alphabet display kids love looking at.
4. Letter of the Week: t Is for Turtle
If you’re doing a Letter of the Week, pair this craft with other fun t activities like:
- t is for tree
- t is for tiger
- t is for train
- t is for tomato
Add tracing worksheets, turtle-themed counting mats, and a “find the items that start with t” scavenger hunt.
Want to make letter learning even easier?
Grab all 26 printable alphabet crafts in one fun bundle — perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers!
✂️ Lowercase t Craft Supplies Needed
Gather a few simple supplies before you begin this fun lowercase alphabet craft.
These materials work well for both classroom use and at-home learning!
You’ll need:
- Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Colored Pencils, Markers or Crayons
- Printable Lowercase t for Turtle Template (found at the bottom of this post)
Once everything is ready, it’s time to create your adorable turtle craft!
🐢 Lowercase Letter t for Turtle Craft Instructions
1) Print the Template
Download and print the free printable lowercase t turtle craft template on white cardstock for sturdiness and easy assembly.
2) Color the Turtle
Let kids color their turtle in greens, browns, or any creative color they love!
Encourage them to say the “t-t-turtle” sound while coloring to reinforce early phonics.
3) Cut Out the Pieces
Carefully cut along the outlines of the lowercase t and turtle pieces.
Younger children may need your help as they strengthen fine motor and scissor skills.
4) Assemble the Turtle Craft
Glue the turtle pieces onto the lowercase t shape.
Watch the letter transform into a sweet turtle ready to join your alphabet collection!
Next, attach the turtle’s two legs.
Place them on either side of the letter T cutout.
Don’t forget to add the turtle shell!
Look how adorable your lowercase letter t turned into a fantastic turtle craft!
5) Display the Craft
Your lowercase t turtle craft is complete!
Display it on your alphabet wall, bulletin board, fridge, or keep it inside a learning binder for repeated review.
🧩 Bonus Ideas
- Add tiny circles or dots to the turtle’s shell for texture
- Draw waves or seaweed around your turtle
- Add googly eyes for extra cuteness
- Use the full-color template for an easy, no-prep activity
Ready to bring the entire alphabet to life?
🌟 Download the Lowercase Alphabet Craft Bundle and enjoy hands-on, no-prep learning fun for every letter A–Z!
📥 Free Printable Lowercase t Turtle Template
Make alphabet learning fun and engaging with this free printable lowercase t turtle craft!
Inside your download, you’ll find:
- 🖍 Black & White Template — perfect for coloring, customizing, and practicing fine motor skills
- 🎨 Full-Color Template — great for quick, no-prep classroom or at-home crafting
Both versions help preschool and kindergarten learners build letter recognition, fine motor skills, and creativity while learning the lowercase letter t in a playful, turtle-themed way.
Fill out the form below to download your lowercase t turtle template and start crafting today!
🌟 Share Your Alphabet Creations!
We’d love to see your child’s adorable turtle craft!
Share your finished lowercase t turtle craft on the Simple Mom Project Facebook Page or tag us on Instagram for even more alphabet fun and inspiration.
If your little learner loved this activity, keep the fun going with the lowercase s snack, lowercase u ukulele, and lowercase v violin crafts to continue building your full alphabet collection!
Kaitlen D.
💛 Keep the Alphabet Learning Calm & Creative!
Make learning every letter hands-on and exciting!
Download the complete Lowercase Alphabet Craft Bundle — perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool lessons.
