Adult-led activities
Life on the ocean waves
Make wonderful pirate ships.
Key learning intentions
Realise that tools can be used for a purpose
Understand that equipment and tools have to be used safely
Make three-dimensional structures
Further explore an experience using a range of senses
Adult:child ratio 1:2
Resources
Squares or triangles of thick, white paper ,thick colouring pencils ,flat pieces of soft wood ,four-inch nails ,hammers ,safety goggles ,sandpaper ,hole punch ,Pirate Boy by John Wallace or similar book (see box) ,water tray ,blue food colouring ,sea posters ,globe
Preparation
* This activity should only be undertaken by children with experience of working at a woodwork table.
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