Free Sea Turtle Life Cycle Worksheet for Kids

Get ready to explore the amazing world of sea turtles with our sea turtle life cycle worksheet!

This worksheet takes you through the life of sea turtles, from when they are eggs until they grow up.

Our free life cycle worksheets are a great way to learn more about these incredible sea creatures.

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It’s filled with interesting activities and information that will make you care even more about the ocean and its inhabitants.

Whether you’re teaching a class, looking for a fun activity at home, or just want to know more about sea turtles, this worksheet is designed for you.

Life cycle of turtle worksheet

Get ready for a fun and educational experience with our turtle life cycle worksheet! This engaging printable is easy to use and comes with everything you need for a dive into the fascinating world of sea turtles. You probably already have all the supplies at home!

This worksheet stretches over 9 detailed pages, each offering insights into different stages of a sea turtle’s life. From their beginning as tiny eggs in the sand to their life in the open ocean, this free printable science worksheet is a great way to learn and explore.

These free life cycle of a sea turtle worksheets are free to print but are for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

These free homeschooling printables are not just an activity; it’s a learning journey that brings the incredible story of sea turtles closer to home. So, grab your supplies and get ready to explore the life cycle of these amazing creatures through our engaging worksheet.

Research sea turtle information

The first worksheet is a planning sheet where the children have to find out about sea turtles. What their appearance is, their habitat and diet, movement, and any interesting facts.

Interesting facts about sea turtles

1. Sea turtles lay their eggs in a nest they dig in the sand with their rear flippers. The group of eggs is called a clutch.
2. Sea turtles usually lay 100-125 eggs per nest and will nest multiple times over several months. 
3. It depends on the temperature of the sand and the sex of the sea turtle. If it is colder it will produce males, and females if it is warmer.
4. Leatherback sea turtles have existed in their current form since the age of the dinosaurs!
5. Unlike other turtles, sea turtles do not retract into their shells.
6. As reptiles, sea turtles breathe air, but they have the ability to remain submerged for hours at a time. They even sleep underwater. 
7. There are 7 species of sea turtles.
8. Turtles don’t have teeth.
9. Marine turtle species vary greatly in size. The smallest measure around 28 inches long, and weigh up to 90lb, whilst the largest can reach up to 6ft long and weigh 1,100lb. 

These are just ideas, let the children come up with their own answers.

Opinion writing sea turtle vs fish

I love this opinion writing worksheet. Which do you like better a sea turtle or a fish?

Sea turtle fact sheet

The children will need access to the internet to complete the information about sea turtles. They need to find:

• In what countries can you find sea turtles in their natural habitat?
• How long do sea turtles live? In the wild, and in captivity
• How many babies do they typically have?
• The type of birth, is it egg or live?
• What food do sea turtles eat? How do they get their food?
• What is the population of sea turtles? What is their biggest threat?

Research the 4 main stages of the sea turtle’s life

Research the different stages of a sea turtle’s life cycle from eggs to hatchling, juvenile, and adult sea turtle.

Color and label the parts of a sea turtle

Label the parts of a turtle printable, bottom shell (plastron), eye, head, top shell (carapace), scute, and flipper. Then color in the sea turtle.

Color and label the different cycles of the sea turtle

On the next page, the children have to color the different stages of the life cycle of a sea turtle coloring page, and then label which is which.

We love to add the Life Cycles book to our studies.

Free sea turtle crafts

The first page is a fun sea turtle craft that involves coloring, folding, cutting, and gluing.

I recommend coloring the images in first, but if you are working with much younger children then you might want to cut them in advance.

Cut up the sea turtle craft, younger children may need some help.

Sort the images into the correct order and glue them under the nest. When you have glued the pictures you need to fold them along the dotted lines.

Younger kids will also love our free turtle worksheets for preschool.

Life cycle of a turtle printable spinning wheel

For even more animal life cycles for kids is the sea turtle spinner wheel.

Cut out the two circles, and make sure on the sea turtle life cycle image you cut out the blank quarter.

Place the sea turtle life cycle image with the quarter cut out on top of the other image and add a brass fastener to the middle.

Carry on the fun with our favorite turtle games for preschool.

Books about sea turtles for kids

The kids are going to love these turtle books for kids too:

• National Geographic Sea Turtles: Offers a detailed look at sea turtles’ lives, their environment, and conservation, enriched with stunning photos and facts.
• Go Wild Sea Turtles is an engaging book for kids featuring facts, activities, and stickers to explore sea turtle life and promote environmental awareness.
• Mission Sea Turtle Rescue: Focuses on conservation, detailing the threats to sea turtles and featuring rescue stories to inspire action towards their protection.

Check out all of our favorite turtle activities for preschoolers!

Get the free sea turtle worksheets here!

If you are running short on time you can download all of our life cycle worksheets. There are 247 pages over 23 different life cycles.

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Last Updated on 14 April 2025 by Clare Brown