Turtle Bank

Paint the backs of two paper plates green. Dab on red and yellow markings as shown in the photo. Optional: While the paint is wet, use the edge of a quarter to etch in a shell pattern.

Paint the oval ends of four ice cream spoons green. Add red and yellow dots as shown.

Paint the oval ends of two ice cream spoons green. Add red and yellow streaks.

• For the turtle's head: Paint the cardboard oval green. Add red and yellow streaks.
• Let all painted objects dry thoroughly.

• Glue the feet, tail, and neck in place on the inside of one paper plate. Let dry. This will form the turtle's bottom half.
• Glue the remaining paper plate on top of the turtle's bottom half to make the complete body.  
• Glue the turtle's head on top of its neck. Glue wiggly eyes on the head.

Use scissors to cut a quarter-size hole in the top of the clear plastic cover. This will be the bank's coin slot. Glue the plastic cover on top of the turtle's back.