For this week’s Slacker Saturday activity, Emily and I made paper boats! She liked decorating hers with crayons, and get this…. they float! For a little while, anyway. At least until the paper becomes too soggy. These are very simple to make, and you start off with a simple paper hat. There are only a couple more folds before it turns into a boat. For more instructions, click here. She was able to follow along with me quite well, but younger kids might need some help. These use regular letter-sized paper, and they are quick and easy to make! Have fun!
May 17th, 2009 on 7:15 am
Paper boats are great! Come over and grab your award
May 17th, 2009 on 11:15 am
Great idea! We’ll have to make these sometime.
May 18th, 2009 on 7:51 am
To make them last a little longer, you can dip the bottom of the boats in melted parrafin.
May 18th, 2009 on 8:19 am
Cool! I’ve always wanted to know how to make these. We’re going to try these today and sail them in our pond.
May 18th, 2009 on 2:01 pm
@ bookworm — That’s a great idea!!
May 20th, 2009 on 2:09 pm
Thanks for the instructions! sunnyboy is fascinated with boats at the moment but I’d forgotten how to make these