Today we have a simple boat craft for toddlers and preschoolers. But kids of all ages will love this boat craft. It’s simple, fast, and only requires budget-friendly craft supplies. It is easy to set up. You can use this boat craft in the classroom or at home.
Boat Craft
Make your own sail boat using a few art supplies. This boat craft is an easy 5-10 minute craft and can be paired with a story, part of curriculum, or just for fun.
Kids can practice fine motor skills, explore colors, and have fun. Crafts don’t have to be complicated to be fun. And I love crafts that little ones can do with ease.
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Supplies Needed For This Boat Craft
How To Make This Boat Craft
Step 1
Trace a line across the paper plate. It needs to be less than half the paper plate.
Step 2
Cut across the line.
Step 3
Glue the jumbo popsicle stick to the inside of the paper plate.
Step 4
Paint your paper plate on the outside.
Step 5
Cut out a right triangle from your decorated paper or construction paper.
Step 6
Glue it onto the jumbo popsicle stick. You’re done!
How To Make This Paper Plate Craft Your Own
Just like all of our crafts you can change this to fit your needs. You can do things like:
- Painting the popsicle stick
- Put sails on both sides
- Add details to your boat
- Add stickers to your boat
- Glue it to a background of water
Our Experience With This Boat Craft
I was wanting to do a simple craft. We didn’t have a lot of time, but I wanted to do something with my kids before bed because we had been so busy all day.
This was perfect. It didn’t take long and we were able to make a sail boat like the ones we like to watch on the water during the summer. I also doubled it with a sailing story for kids.
But I hope your kids have as much fun with this simple craft as mine did.
Super Simple Boat Craft For Toddlers
Make a boat using a few crafting supplies. It's simple, fun, and budget-friendly.
Materials
- Paper Plate
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Craft Glue
- Pencil
- Decorative Paper or Construction Paper
- Scissors
Instructions
- Trace a line across the paper plate. It needs to be less than half the paper plate.
- Cut across the line.
- Glue the jumbo popsicle stick to the paper plate.
- Cut out a right triangle from your decorated paper or construction paper.
- Glue it onto the jumbo popsicle stick. Youโre done!
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How did your boat craft turn out?
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