Have an afternoon full of adventure this summer by making thiseasy paperboat craft.

Our printable template makes this sailboat craft super simple for preschoolers and kids of all ages to create.

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Print out template and cut out two pieces

Begin by downloading and printing out thesailboat template.

Cut out the two pieces of the template.

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Cut out each of the pieces.

Cut three blue construction paper strips

Cut three pieces of blue construction paper the length of 1-inch x 12-inch.

Every 1-2 inches along the construction paper strip, add a small bend in the paper.

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Continue until you reach the opposite end of your paper.

The folds in the construction paper add great texture and dimension to your paper craft looking like ocean waves.

Add another line of glue above the blue construction paper strip you just added.

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Then complete step 4 again with another blue paper strip.

you’re free to also add lines inside your sailboat with a brown crayon at this time.

check that to position it towards the left side of the boat to leave enough room for your sail.

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Glue it onto your craft stick.

Then add glue on your blue cardstock paper, behind the center of the sail.

This creates a fun 3D effect to your sailboat craft.

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