# Sail a box boat together

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Last updated: 2026-10-12T19:22:46.747Z

Set a large open cardboard box on a rug and sit two children inside it, one behind the other\. Pick a pretend place to sail to, like an island or Grandma's house, and have them row together with their arms while you slide the box slowly across the floor\. Call \\"land ahoy\!\\" when you arrive and let them climb out to explore\.

## Activity facts

- Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration: 10 min
- Location: At home
- Category: Playdates
- Type: Activity

## Why it matters

Rowing one pretend boat to the same pretend place gives two toddlers a shared story to play inside, even before they can talk it through\.

## Benefit

Pretend play

## Materials

- Large sturdy cardboard box

## Safety note

Check the box for staples and sharp edges, slide it slowly on a soft floor away from stairs, and stay beside it\.