How to fold: Paper Boat

Paper Boat

Age: 6-10 Difficulty: Medium 📄 8 steps

Print the step-by-step sheet and fold along with the drawings: the dashed line shows where to fold and the arrow shows the movement.

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💡 Tip: thinner paper folds more easily. Sharpen each crease with your fingernail.

How to fold: Paper Boat

dashed line = fold here ➜ arrow = folding movement
  1. Start with a rectangle sheet, standing tall
  2. Fold it in half, top to bottom
  3. Fold both top corners to the middle line
  4. Fold the front strip up, flip, do the other
  5. Open the bottom and flatten: now a diamond
  6. Fold the front point up, flip, same behind
  7. Open again and pull the tips to the sides
  8. Done! Your little boat is ready to sail

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