Who needs pool toys, when you can sail a boat? To change things up a bit during splash time, Ava and I made 20 paper boats with the stack of square fluorescent note sheets we had at home. I can't remember how old I was or who taught me how to make a boat, but after looking online to link for this post, I realized I do it a little bit differently. I'll have to share that with you in a second post. After doing it just once, Ava was able to make some of her own... and then we played the voices of the ships preparing to hit the high seas...
It was mesmerizing for the kids to watch these tiny boats quickly make their way to the other end of the pool. Some flipped and softened under the water, while others huddled, bumping into each other.
The giants came along to help...
as well as rescue...
After they were all saved, Ava put on her goggles and fished out the sunken ships. Noah crumbled the colored pieces of paper together - noting how the blue and pink made - purple! This was the longest morning we've spent in the pool - but I guess when it comes to making things float, sink, and sail over waves - is reason enough.
what colorful boats especially how the sunlight and crystal blue water hits on them. the kids will now always remember their first time making paper boats because you made it so special!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to have Ava teach me how to make these. Every time i try, it ends up looking like a spaceship. (a crooked one at that)
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