Description
How to use it: Ship in a Bottle Craft
In short: print, color, cut and build a ship inside a paper bottle. Ages 4-9. PDF download – prints on US Letter or A4.
A ship in a bottle is a small mystery – how did it get in there? This paper version lets children answer that themselves by building it piece by piece, and the finished craft has the same pleasing oddity as the real thing sitting on a shelf.
What is included
- Printable bottle, ship, sails and sea elements
- Pieces to color, cut out and assemble
- Room for children to design their own sails
- Finished crafts stand up on a shelf or pin to a board
| Ages | 4-9 (pre-K through grade 3) |
|---|---|
| Skills | Cutting, gluing, spatial arrangement, imagination |
| Prep | Print, set out scissors, glue and crayons |
| Format | PDF – prints on US Letter or A4 |
When to use it
- Ocean, pirate and summer theme weeks
- Art lessons and craft centers
- End-of-year projects before the summer break
- Summer camps and family afternoons
Teacher tip: let children write their name on the sail. It turns a craft into a boat that belongs to somebody.
Questions teachers ask
How much help do young children need?
A four-year-old will want help cutting the bottle outline. Everything after that they can manage.
Do I need a color printer?
No – the pieces are designed to be colored by the children.
Can I print it every year?
Yes. Your license covers unlimited printing for your own classroom or family.
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