Today we are having a day exploring outer space. James wants to pretend he is an astronaut exploring new planets, finding aliens and collecting samples (this means lots of sand and rocks in his pockets as astronauts don't carry bags!). We have covered the couches with blankets to pretend they are planets. There is a big cushion on the floor as a moon. We have conscripted the soft toys to play the part of aliens. The only thing missing is a rocket to travel between these interesting places.
A quick rummage through the craft cupboard unearthed these boxes, a few pieces of cardboard and some wool. I am sure this will make an adequate rocket.
Since rockets have a pointy tip and wings, we started with cutting out two large triangles and one small one. We used masking tape to attach the smaller shoe box to the long box. Then we attached the wings and nose to the rocket. The small shoe box is perfect for the cabin of the rocket since the plastic lid opens easily. This means the astronauts can get out of the rocket to explore each planet.
James found some material and ribbon scraps to make the flames coming out of the engines.
Our two little men are made from a cardboard tube cut in half. The orange hair is a small ball of wool pushed inside the tube. The brown hair is a small pompom pushed inside the second tube. It turns out that the brown haired tubeman is afraid of heights and we drew his eyes open. Poor man. At least rockets are fast and he won't be in the air for long!
