Here is a fun DIY craft where you can build a paddle boat project with your kids. This is a simple project that you can complete in 20-30 minutes. While this one moves the paddle propeller with the tension of a rubber band, they used to use steam to make the paddles move back in the 1800’s!
Fun Fact: A long time ago, people rode paddle steamers dressed in fancy clothes for parties and dances on the boat!
Here is what you need for this simple and fun single propeller paddle boat craft
- Wood Glue
- 1 Rubber Band
- Popsicle Sticks
- Xacto Blade (To cut the Popsicle sticks)
- Sandpaper (Optional to smooth out your edges)
Single Propeller Tutorial
Here is what you need for the more advanced double propeller paddle boat craft
- Wood Glue
- 1 Rubber Band
- 2 PlasticBottle Caps
- Popsicle Sticks
- Xacto Blade (To cut the Popsicle sticks)
- Sandpaper (Optional to smooth out your edges)
Double Paddle Propeller Tutorial
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