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At Gangway to Galilee, all of our Bible lessons are on or around the Sea of Galilee! So these
fishing boats are a must-have prop for story time.
Depending on the number of kids and the size of your space, that could change your boat
proportions. But we’re gonna give you a step-by-step guide on what we did.
Ours was eighteen inches high, eight feet long, and four feet wide.
Start by cutting your cardboard pieces to your designated size. We made the front bow
of the boat a little taller. Line up all of your pieces first to make sure that you’ve
got the boat shape.
Then take craft shipping tape or duct tape to attach the ends together. You’ll want
to leave a quarter inch between each seam so that you can easily fold your boat up for
carrying.
Once all the pieces are together, we took the two brown shades and painted the detailing
on the outside of the boats.
Start with a dry brush and dip it into each of the colors. You’ll want your strokes
to go lengthwise with the boat so that they look like wooden planks.
Let the paint dry, then lay it out on the floor into a boat shape. For some fun and
added flair, you can even add some pool noodles to the edges!
And remember, your boats are portable for storytelling, so your kiddos can set sail
with their Lord!