Columbus Day Origami - Paper Boats!

Let's face it, Columbus Day is one of those holidays that doesn't get much recognition, but since making these paper boats last year and "racing" them across a bathtub full of blue-food-coloring tinted water, my kids are actually counting down the days, especially Noah.

All together now - "Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492!"

Who would have thought paper boats would be such a big hit? Once my kiddos learned how to fold them, they started making them all the time! Noah even wanted to have a paper "pirate ship race" at his birthday party -

Don't expect them to stay afloat very long, but if your kids are like mine, they'll love making and decorating the boats just as much as blowing them across the bathtub (...or baby pool)!

Happy Columbus Day!

***10/10/11 - Update -  This year's Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria before they set sail!