Stand up origami sailboats are fun to make and wonderful as a group project, as they look great together! Learning origami is a great summer activity for kids, and this sailboat is simple enough for 7 or 8 year olds, or even younger. Paper sailboats can be used in wall hangings, as cake toppers or as fun decor on a shelf somewhere, with the help of a tp roll stand! I've started a small crafting class for a group of 8 to 9 year old boys, and they loved this craft, and especially adding the flag at the end!
- origami paper, colored on one side and white on the other
- colored paper, for flag and waves
- toothpicks
- toilet paper tubes
- hot glue gun or high tack craft glue
How To:
- Practice folding these simple sailboats using scrap paper before using the origami paper. (google "simple origami boat" and you'll find many sources for instructions)
- Cut strips of blue waves to wrap around the toilet paper tube
- Cut slits in the toilet paper tube
- Glue parts of flag together and glue to sailboat
- Wrap waves around toilet paper tube and affix with glue or tape.