This boat craft for kids is a great Summer activity. Is there anything more fun than playing in the water? We have free printable sails too!
These boat crafts and Summer crafts and activities are always more fun with water. That is why everyone will love this boat craft for kids that are put together with simple supplies.
Lazy days and fun in the sun this Summer has us excited that Summer Break is here! Bring on popsicles, cold water cooldowns, and sun-kissed cheeks. Boat races filled with preschool boat craft or any homemade boats make for the best part of a water-fun afternoon. They are classic summer activities.
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Summer Sailboat Craft Ideas
We are always looking for easy paper crafts that the kids will love during these warm Summer months. Inevitably we always end up in or near water. Kids and water go together like salt and pepper.
A fun boat craft is always a fun idea. These are great for preschoolers and young children up to older kids. No matter the age, kids love to just see them float, and it's always a great time in the pool trying to get the boats across.
All boats are a great time. Whether it's sponge boats, twig boats, an egg carton boat, driftwood boats, popsicle stick boats, or origami boats. We've even seen a great idea of pool noodle boats. The intrigue of boats is universal and The little boats are also lots of fun during bath time.
We have yet to find a way to actually race the boats across with the wind, but we will let you know as soon as we figure it out. These DIY boat crafts are a great way to have some fun with water and make this simple craft.
Supplies to Easy Boat Crafts
- Juice Boxes
- Printable Flags (download below)
- Straws
- Paint
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Tape (simple scotch tape or duct tape)
How to Make the Paper Boats Craft
- Start by poking small holes in the top of the juice cartons approximately ⅓ down from the top.
- Drain the juice into a cup for drinking later. Ours never last longer than a few minutes with my kids.
- Paint each of the boats. I typically set out a space for the kids with brushes and paints and let them go to town. This is where their creativity can be showcased. But we recommend different colored boats so you know which one is which.
- Grab the free printable sails below and print.
- Cut out triangle sails out of the piece of paper.
- Fold the paper sail in half
- Tape drinking straws to the inside fold of the sail. We like one piece of tape at the top and one toward the bottom. You could also use a wooden skewer or popsicle sticks instead of a paper drinking straw.
- Create a round piece of tape, and seal the two ends of the sail together from the inside.
- Stick straw sail into the boat.
- It's boat sailing time
Note: You may need to cut the straw down in height if your boat is having trouble staying upright.
Viola, you have your own boats that are so much fun!
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Boat Craft For Kids
This boat craft for kids is a great Summer activity. Is there anything more fun than playing in water? We have free printable sails too!
Materials
- 4 – Juice Boxes
- Printable Flags - Paper
- 4 - Straws
- Paint
Tools
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
- Tape
Instructions
Poke a small hole in the top of the juice boxes approximately ⅓ down from the top. Drain the juice into a cup for drinking later. - Paint the boats. Cut out triangle sails. Fold sail in half
Tape Straw to the inside fold of the sail. Create a round piece of tape, and seal the two ends of the sail together from the
inside. Stick straw sail into a boat.
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