Racing Sailboats
by Suzana Mohamad Ali
#Scienceofplay14
Boats are used for work and play. Boats transport us from one place to another. Boats move at different speeds.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Suitable For: 4 - 5 years old
Estimated Time: < 15 mins
Environment: Indoors

Learning Framework
Physical - Eye-hand coordination (weaving) , Object Control(blowing)
Intellectual - Observing, comparing, problem solving, questioning, prediction
Emotional - Confidence, engagement
Social - Interacting with peers, communicating
Materials

Step 1
Cut a triangle from a piece of construction paper. (This will be your sail). You can decorate the sail with washi tapes or other materials.

Step 3
Prepare 4 strips of washi tape and cut 2 of them into thinner strips.

Step 5
Secure the sail with the remaining 2 washi tape strips and you are ready for a sailboat race in the tub!

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Used plastic lid (like the lid from a margarine tub)
Drinking straw
Scissors
Coloured paper
Washi tapes
A big tub of water
Step 2
Cut the straw

Step 4
Cut the end of the straw like in the picture and secure the straw with the thinner strips.

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