Make a Sponge Sailboat!

Hi readers,

Are you looking for a fun summer craft? Try making this sponge sailboat—it even floats!

*Remember to get an adult’s help when using the scissors and skewers.

You’ll need:

• Sponges
• Colourful construction paper
• Wooden skewers
• Scissors

What to do:

• Cut a triangle out of construction paper to make you sail. Make sure the triangle is a bit longer than the wooden skewer.
• Using the skewer, poke two holes in your triangle. (One near the top point and one near the flat bottom.)
• Slide the skewer through the two holes. Make sure to leave some room at the bottom of the skewer to stick into the sponge!
• Attach the skewer to your sponge until an inch of skewer pokes through the bottom.
• Place the sponge in water with the sail up and watch your sailboat float!

Do you like boats? Let us know in the comments below!

-Taylor, chirpblog@owlkids.com