2.2. Folding a paper boat

With a paper boat, you are ready to tell the story of the captain’s shirt. Or let the boat sail the bathtub!

Prerequisite: To fold a paper boat, you will need a paper hat.

  1. Pull the sides out and flatten.

    Folding instructions for a paper boat, Step 1

  2. Fold the front and back layers up.

    Folding instructions for a paper boat, Step 2

  3. Again: Pull the sides apart and flatten.

    Folding instructions for a paper boat, Step 3

  4. Grab the upper corners and pull outwards. To shape the boat, gently press on the bottom. Then pull the sides up.

    Folding instructions for a paper boat, Step 4

Now that you made a beautiful paper boat, you are prepared to tell the story of the captain’s shirt as described in the next chapter.