Sam, from London, sent in this great ship making idea. Let’s take a look at it…
What did you do?
We make amazing 3D models of olden day ships.
– Using paper art straws create the hull of the ship by using PVA glue and masking tape to create a semi circle shape with the straws.
– Using Paper mache or Mod-Roc cover the entire hull of the ship and allow to completely dry.
– Once dry, use a glue gun to glue two pieces of wood/sticks to make the masts
– Paint the ship in your desired colour, and once dry add any other details that you want.
– Use paper to cut out masts, and once decorated use a glue gun to stick them on.
This can be adapted for any kind of ship to suit any art project: Mayflower boats, tea clippers, Viking boats.
The children loved creating these ships and it was so easy. There is minimal adult supervision required (only the glue gun). It was a great problem solving activity as the children had to work out how big the hull and masts should be.
Tell the Housebound With Kids community a bit about yourself…
My name is Sam. I am a Literacy Teacher, from London. Teaching Upper Key Stage 2.
@aliteracyteacher
Do you have any tips for other parents?
Have fun! Don’t get too stressed.
What are your family’s favourite board game(s)/card game(s)?
What are your children’s favourite books?
George’s marvellous Medicine, Who Let the Gods Out
Has this website and community helped you?
Has some lovely ideas which can be adapted and used within the classroom and across the curriculum.
