Using acorn tops or walnut shells, children can create boats that actually float! Take the clean, halved shell and place a small amount of clay in the bottom. Stick a toothpick in the clay. Cut a small square-shaped sail out of paper, put this sail on the toothpick by poking it through the toothpick. Put it in the water and watch it float.
Materials Needed: Walnut shell or acorn top, toothpick, paper, clay
Ages: 3-6 year olds
nice idea, also good for party favors.
- Posted on 05-01-2008
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