Pool Noodle Boat Craft

how to make a boat

Looking for something fun and easy to do this summer? Try out this pool noodle boat craft!

Supplies Needed:

One craft foam sheet (You can find this at most craft stores or search online “craft foam sheet.”)

Straws (We usually have some hanging around from fast food places.)

One pool noodle. (You can find cheap pool noodles at the dollar store.)

Hole punch or scissors to create two small holes.

materials

Step one: cut the craft foam sheet into a triangle

Step two: make two holes in the foam triangle

3: Cut 2 inches off the pool noodle. This will be your boat!

add straw

Step 4: push the straw into the pool noodle

build

Step 5: Add the triangle foam piece onto the straw.

Now, your boat is ready to float!

boat

We filled a plastic bin with water and took it outside to float our boats. They worked great!

A fun game is to have a boat race by blowing your boat across the water. These are also super fun for bath time!

floating boats

This craft is great for all ages, but my 3-year-old seems to love it the most.  It’s also a fun way to get kids outside in warmer weather.

they work

This craft is great for so many occasions:

  • Birthday Parties
  • 4th of July
  • Summer
  • Warm weather
  • Playing in the bath
  • Making with little kids

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