Making a paper boat is a fun and simple craft! Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Materials Needed:

• A rectangular piece of paper (like an 8.5 x 11 inch sheet)

Instructions:

1. Fold the Paper in Half:

   • Start with the paper oriented horizontally. Fold it in half lengthwise, then unfold it to create a crease down the center.

2. Fold the Top Corners:

   • Take the top two corners and fold them down to meet the center crease, forming a triangle at the top.

3. Fold the Bottom Edges:

   • Fold the bottom edge of the paper (the rectangle below the triangle) up towards the base of the triangle, creating a flap on each side. You should have a triangle on top with two flaps at the bottom.

4. Fold the Bottom Flaps:

   • Take the bottom flaps (the parts you just folded up) and fold them outwards, one to the left and one to the right.

5. Create the Boat Shape:

   • Now, hold the triangle from the bottom and gently pull the two sides apart to form the base of the boat. Flatten the bottom to help it stand.

6. Adjust and Decorate:

   • Adjust the shape as needed, and you can decorate your boat with markers or stickers if you like!

Enjoy Your Boat!

You can test it out on water or just display it. Making multiple boats can lead to fun races too!