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Fold a little paper boat
Fold a paper boat and imagine its journey.
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A little plan for play
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One rectangular sheet of paper; a shallow unbreakable dish and a little water are optional.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Let's make it happen
- Fold the rectangle in half crosswise. With the folded edge at the top, fold it in half side to side and reopen to mark the center.
- Fold both top corners to the center crease. Fold the loose bottom strip up on each side to make a paper hat.
- Open the hat from the bottom and bring its corners together to make a diamond. Fold each bottom point up to meet the top, making a triangle again.
- Open the triangle from the bottom into another diamond. Gently pull the two top points apart and open the base to make a boat.
- Tell a story about the boat, or place it briefly in a little water while the adult watches. Remove wet paper and empty the dish afterward.
For ages 5 and up with an adult. Adult helps with folds, stays within arm's reach of any water, empties the dish immediately, and dries spills. Keep paper away from mouths.