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Floating Sailboats from Pool Noodles

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A fun and educational craft for kids to learn about buoyancy while making their own sailboats from pool noodles.

Ingredients

  • Pool noodles
  • Lightweight cardstock or plastic sheets for sails
  • Scissors
  • Tape or glue
  • Optional: markers or paints for decoration

Instructions

  1. Begin by cutting the pool noodle into 12–18 inch lengths for your sailboats.
  2. Next, cut the cardstock or plastic sheets into triangles or rectangles for the sails.
  3. Use markers or paints to decorate the sails if you like.
  4. Once the sails are decorated, use tape or glue to attach them to skewers.
  5. Finally, place your sailboats in water to test their floating ability.

Notes

Encourage kids to experiment with different sail shapes and sizes for improved performance.

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