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Build a pretend boat for the whole family
Grab some sofa cushions, cardboard boxes, pillows and/or blankets and construct your family-sized vessel. Then, climb in your boat and let your imagination carry you away. Where will you travel to? Who/what will you see?
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Create a boat collage
Choose a water image and print it out as your background.
Add in some boats by drawing them, using found images in magazines/newspapers, or printing out some of these!
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Why Play This Way?
Who says you need water to set sail? Not us! These activities invite your little ones to learn more about boats not only by “researching,” but also by using their imaginations to bring their boat play to life. We love the way this play encourages children to dive deeper into both play and learning!
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