Paper sailboat race flag craft for 6-year-olds
This simple project gives six-year-olds a set of colorful race flags for indoor pretend games. It makes flags only, not a boat model or water activity.
What to buy
Colored cardstock sheets
18 sheets
Paper drinking straws
12
Wooden craft sticks
12
Triangle flag templates
12
Number stickers
2 sheets
Dot stickers
2 sheets
Washable markers
1 set
Glue sticks
6
Clear tape
1 roll
Child-safe scissors
6 pairs
Modeling clay tubs
6
Who this list is for
Indoor pretend races get a colorful prop with this paper sailboat race flag craft for six-year-olds. The project makes flags only; it is not a boat model and does not require water play.
How to use this list
Trace or cut the triangle flag templates onto colored cardstock, then let children decorate the flags with washable markers, number stickers, and dot stickers. Glue or tape each finished flag to a paper drinking straw or wooden craft stick. Use the modeling clay tubs as tabletop bases so the flags can stand during pretend games.
Common mistakes
Do not treat the paper flags as outdoor equipment or place them in water. Make sure tape and glue have set before putting a flag into modeling clay. Keep triangle shapes broad and simple, and use the child-safe scissors only for the cardstock flag pieces.
What is on this list
You will need colored cardstock sheets, 12 paper drinking straws, 12 wooden craft sticks, and 12 triangle flag templates. The list also includes number stickers, dot stickers, washable markers, six glue sticks, clear tape, six pairs of child-safe scissors, and six modeling clay tubs. Cross off what is already available.
When you are done
Stand the finished flags in modeling clay and assign numbers for an indoor pretend race. Collect loose stickers and cardstock scraps, and keep the flags flat or upright so their triangle tops do not bend.
FAQ
Who is "Paper sailboat race flag craft for 6-year-olds" for?
Indoor pretend races get a colorful prop with this paper sailboat race flag craft for six-year-olds. The project makes flags only; it is not a boat model and does not require water play.
How should I use "Paper sailboat race flag craft for 6-year-olds"?
Trace or cut the triangle flag templates onto colored cardstock, then let children decorate the flags with washable markers, number stickers, and dot stickers. Glue or tape each finished flag to a paper drinking straw or wooden craft stick. Use the modeling clay tubs as tabletop bases so the flags can stand during pretend games.
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper sailboat race flag craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not treat the paper flags as outdoor equipment or place them in water. Make sure tape and glue have set before putting a flag into modeling clay. Keep triangle shapes broad and simple, and use the child-safe scissors only for the cardstock flag pieces.
What is on the "Paper sailboat race flag craft for 6-year-olds" list?
You will need colored cardstock sheets, 12 paper drinking straws, 12 wooden craft sticks, and 12 triangle flag templates. The list also includes number stickers, dot stickers, washable markers, six glue sticks, clear tape, six pairs of child-safe scissors, and six modeling clay tubs. Cross off what is already available.
What should I do when I am done?
Stand the finished flags in modeling clay and assign numbers for an indoor pretend race. Collect loose stickers and cardstock scraps, and keep the flags flat or upright so their triangle tops do not bend.
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