A friend and her son invited us over a few weeks ago for a boat building playdate. I thought I'd share a few pictures here because I thought it was such a great idea and my boys had so much fun.
My friend had all sorts of materials set out for boat building - beeswax, corks, origami paper, tiny sticks for masts, straws, etc. She even had made a few boats from milkweed pods, which came out so pretty:
My boys were so excited they could hardly choose what materials to work with. I love how the numerous materials made for so many possibilities:
There was an indoor "testing station" set up so that there would be no disappointments outside with boats that didn't float. I think my littles would have been completely happy with just this tub of water alone!
All 3 boys enjoyed the "ice boats" my friend had made by freezing water and a straw in small plastic cups. Of course, they made fun treats once we got outside too!
We brought some shells and lego people (of course!). All of the boys had fun trying them out as well:
My friend brought out a hose that her son uses often in his water play. The boys took turns sending ping pong balls down it:
We were also sent home with some sweet wee boats for our nature table. My friend made them by pouring melted beeswax into walnut shells:
We were sent home with a tiny acorn boat too. I'm still working on making a felt leaf small enough to fit on it ala Tiptoes Lightly!