Today’s craft is an educational Thanksgiving kids craft. What makes this paper plate Mayflower ship special is that it rocks back and forth.
This simple craft was also a teaching moment for my kids. They asked a lot of questions regarding the Pilgrims sailing on the ship and coming to America.
The Mayflower ship brought the Pilgrims (Puritans) from England to the United States. It sailed in 1620. We remember the Mayflower around the Thanksgiving holiday.
My kids had fun playing with the completed craft. My son loved rocking the ship back and forth. I hope you enjoy making this Mayflower boat craft.
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Paper Plate Mayflower Ship Supplies
Paper Plate Mayflower Ship Instructions
Paint one side of the paper plate brown. Let dry completely.
Next, fold the painted brown paper plate in half.
Then, use a black marker to draw lines that will look like wood on the folded, brown paper plate. I used a ruler to help me draw straight lines.
Draw 3 sails on white paper. I made one big sail and 2 small sails. Cut them out.
Next, glue one craft stick to the center and one craft stick to each end of the folded, brown paper plate.
Then, glue the paper sails to the top of the craft sticks. (Glue one paper sail to each of the craft sticks).
When your Mayflower ship is dry, stand it up on a flat, hard surface. Gently tap on the edges, it will rock.
I hope you enjoyed making this DIY paper plate mayflower ship.
