Rocking Boat : Ride On Boats

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You may be familiar with the classic toys, rocking horses. When I was a kid, my friends had a lot of ride on toys. So fun! They had rocking and bouncy animals, not just horses. These are boats, pirate ships, play boats.

Go on a voyage of imagination in your own home or yard. Taking iconic toys and furniture and seeking them out in boat or ship form -- even pirate ship form! -- adds a whole new level of fun to them.

When not in use, these are wonderful for collection display! Place your bear collection or dolls in the boat. How much more fun is that than placing them in a case? Less is more these days. Put a few out to enjoy.

It also allows you many new possibilities in decorating. Of course these go with nautical decor, but think of the rise in travel themed kids rooms and play rooms. These are just right. One of those memorable preschool Christmas gifts that looks great in home videos!

When you're looking for preschool activities, consider getting the most for your time and your money with something that provides a lot at once. A toy like this does just that.

Not just dramatic play, but also physical activity. The fact that it may be an heirloom toy passed through the family is a big bonus. Let your kids, dolls & teddy bears reenact the Gilligan's Island opening?! A three-hour tour, indeed.

I remember getting a real workout in their basement play room as we made up games with those toys that are still popular today. Kids make up their own worlds, they can go on vacations without ever leaving home. What a perfect aunt and uncle or grandparent Christmas gift to kids.

Teach your kids about travel, about oceans. If you homeschool or have day care in your home, how fun would it be for the kids to sit in the boat at story time? These are just another selling point as props for those who do child photography.

Always talk to your kids and family about boating safety. A rocking boat may be a way to get an idea across. May 19-25 was National Safe Boating Week 2012. Are you ready to go out on the sea?

Imagination, pretend play. Children enjoy rocking back and forth on the rocking boat just as though they are rocking on the ocean waves. Add a few costumes, toys and props -- some store-bought, some home made -- and you've got not just hours but generations of fun and memories if you make the right choices in the toys in which you invest. Where will your imagination take you??

Retro Rockers Pirate Boat

☠ Rocking Boats, DIY Boat, Cardboard ☠

Retro Rocker Runabout : Rocking Boat : Red, White and Blue

Guidecraft Wooden Runabout Boat Rocker


Sail the high seas in this whimsical rocking boat. Kids will love the bright nautical colors and vintage lines of classic wooden boats.

They will also delight in the "crashing waves" and friendly dolphins that frolic in the wake of the boat.

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With more than one rocking boat, you may have a virtual race! Create your own personal America's Cup pretend yacht race.

If you run a daycare facility this sort of toy is one of the best for imaginative pretend play. It suits boys and girls and a variety of ages. Great for bedrooms and playrooms. Pirate themes, nautical themed rooms.

Add any of Sarah's Silks Streamers and they can go fishing over the side of the boat!

Assembly required.Dimensions: 18" h x 16.5" w x 37" Weight: 21 lbs
Designer: Guidecraft

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Sarah's Silks Rainbow Streamer

Great idea to use these pretty ribbon streamers as fishing poles while you're in the boat. Children will come up with so many active imaginative ideas for these lovely streamers!


Parts of a boat : Basic Boat Terminology

Kids will enjoy learning the terms for the key components that make up the main structure of most boats. Then they can use the words when they talk about their boats and their travels in them!

The Hull: The main structural component of the boat which actually provides buoyancy for the boat.

The Deck: Roughly horizontal, but chambered structures spanning the hull of the boat..

Cabin: An enclosed space on a boat.

The keel: A lengthwise structural member to which the frames are fixed (sometimes also called the backbone).

Bulkheads: The vertical surfaces dividing the internal space.

The Bow: The front (or forward end) of a boat. From earlier times, boats featured a figurehead protruding from the front of their bows.

The Stern: The rear (or aft end) of the boat.

Port: The right side (facing forward) is starboard and the left side.

-- Info from various sources including Wikipedia and the prior viewing of more episodes of Love Boat than I'd care to admit...






National Safe Boating Week was May 19-25, 2012
Teach Safe Boating

A proper life jacket for everyone, be prepared. Ready, Set, Wear It!

Yes, they do make life jackets for pets who are on board, too

Pirate Ship Tour

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Pirate Ship Rocker : Plush Pirate Ship Rocker

Ahoy Doggie Pirate Ship Rocker

Play and Rock rockers combine role playing and imaginative play with a Rockabye rocker to provide years of fun.

If your little one is ready for adventure then have them climb aboard! They will also get to play four fun songs over and over again.

Located on the ship's wheel, your little pirate will find 4 colored shapes that activate original songs that teach ABC's, 123's, colors, shapes and more.

Rocking Pirate Ship : Have a Pirate Party!

Guidecraft Retro Rockers Pirate Boat

Guidecraft Retro Rockers Pirate Boat

Retro Rockers allow kids to seek new adventures and create new memories all their own.

The Pirate Ship Retro Rocker will provide your little buccaneer with hours of fun in his or her very own pirate ship!

Pirate Ship rocker

Assembly Required

Overall dimensions: 17.5" H x 46" W x 17" D

Five Star Review

Stimulate young minds!

Tongue Twister! Can you say Toy Boat three times fast?

Tongue twisters for kids and the whole family, who can do better?

And will you be brave enough to sell seashells by the sea shore?! Sure!
Carter Tries To Say Toyboat 5 Times Fast
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3 ratings | 146 views
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Make a Pirate Ship : Playhouse : Recycled Cardboard

46" tall printed cardboard captain's wheel

Pirate Ship - Markers Included

Kids love to have their own spaces to play. Children can create a darling play house with this easy-to-assemble play structure made from recycled cardboard.

Pirate Ship Play Structure : Recycled Cardboard : Corrugated Pirate Ship (Markers Included)

You'll be sailing the seven seas in search of sunken treasure in our very own pirate ship.

The easy-to-assemble cardboard set comes ready to decorate so kids can create a custom look. Up to three kids fit inside the pirate ship.

Has open/close hatch

80% recycled cardboard

57" L x 32" W x 36" H

Accommodates 1-3 children

Easy assembly

Made in the USA

Play pirate swords not included.

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Captain's Wheel

Pose for photos on the high seas with our 39" wide x 46" tall printed cardboard captain's wheel. Free-standing. Easy assembly.

Pretend Play | Combination therapy swing | Dramatic Play Boat

Haba Ship's See-Saw : Ship's See Saw Swing

This swing gets wonderful reviews especially by parents of kids who have autism and Sensory integration disorder. It is sold out at other merchants and this swing is better than many of the cheaper items that are available. This is one that offers better true value, durability and safety.

Combination therapy swing / Dramatic Play Boat

Great in combination with pirate or captain's costume

Great with grabber to pick up fish while swinging

German engineered frame and fabric

Can be used in clinic or home. Heavy-duty construction

Other Haba Swings:
Especially for wintertime use...

HABA Airy-fairy Baby Swing

Can be placed in a doorway

Babies aged 8 months to 18 months can safely swing in this extra soft seat

Pairs of straps provide back and front support. The netting on back and seat provides air circulation

Popeye the Sailorman tee

Available in youth, men's and women's sizes

Popeye Youth Sailorman T-Shirt - Black

Popeye Youth Sailorman T-Shirt - Black

In honor of the greatest sailor around it's the Popeye the Sailorman tee

Features a custom image of Popeye on the front over an abstract background

100% Pre-shrunk cotton

Lightweight ribbed T-shirt

Screen print graphics

Officially licensed

Seahorse Wrist Garland

Sea Pets Wrist Garland - Seahorse Lime
Sarah's Silks

Sarah's Silks Sea Pets Wrist Garland - Seahorse Lavender

Seahorse wrist garland to match mermaid costumes
Fun to wear while dancing and playing
Made of silk and satin
Animals measure 3 inches
Available in 4 whimsical styles
Other pets and colors are available!

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Orange & Red Horsie Reins Currently Sold Out

100% silk with jingle bells

Made of braided silk, they are soft and safe for kids to run around with

Kids have fun playing "horsie" with their siblings, friend

One set of silk horsie reins

Sarah's Silks has a variety of imaginative and beautiful toys for all kids, if you're a parent, if you take care of children, have a special needs child consider these products

Swan Boats Photo Print

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Step Rocking Boat : Early Learning & Imagination

Step Rocking Boat : Jonti-Craft

The Step Rocking Boat is a sturdy, beautifully crafted and versatile wooden ride-on toy.

Imaginative, active play, kids enjoy rocking back and forth on the rocking boat just as though they were on the ocean waves.

Turn the boat over and it becomes a sturdy set of stairs; children as young as two especially enjoy climbing up and down the stairs, having great fun while they develop coordination and motor skills.

It's a fun step stool of sorts on which your children can stand as you help them with their coats, saving your back. If you're a day care provider as I was, and you have a stream of kids one after the other, having a little stair step for them to stand up on would be helpful!

It can also be easily placed on its side and pushed against a wall where it can double as a book shelf or display shelf when it is not in use for boat or step play.

Creative, imaginative games like those can help lunch time go more smoothly.

The Wooden Rocking Boat / Steps is excellent for developing coordination and promoting reciprocal play, but we love it mostly because children love it!

Features strong construction; smooth, fully rounded edges; and durable, washable finish.

5 star customer ratings

Adult assembly required. For ages 2 to 6.

Wooden Rocking Boat Dimensions: 24 in. wide x 47 in. long x 12 in. high

"Sit down you're rocking the boat" -- from Guys and Dolls

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Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat MP3 ; from Guys and Dolls

Nicely Nicely ; Louis Armstrong

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From the album Guys & Dolls

☠ Outdoor Toys, Furniture, Playhouse ☠

Pirate Sandboat : Pirate Ship Sandbox

Pirate Sandboat

Two convenient storage compartments for keeping buckets, shovels and other sand toys together in one place

Steering wheel, Colorful pirate-themed artwork

Shady canopy helps keep kids in the shade & out of the hot sun

Large enough that multiple children can play at once

Sturdy construction, Made of wood

Detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions

Four star ratings!





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Pirate Ship Playhouse : Red Beards Revenge

Pirate Ship Playhouse Aaarrrgh!

Red Beards Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse

Red Beards Revenge Pirate Ship Playhouse

Children will love role playing in this handcrafted pirate vessel. Ship comes complete with captains quarters, upper and lower decks, and a handcrafted crows nest for spotting trouble on the high seas.

Captains quarters has enough room for 3-4 seated adults and features leatherette-cushioned benches that double as sleeping bunks

A working door, waterproof recycled composite roof and ample storage space.

Other features include 17 windows and peepholes, cannonball-riddled mast and rigging, carved wolf figurehead and ornate helm and rudder.

Ship is constructed with the extensive use of mahogany and steam curved poplar planks. Will you find a Mermaid Princess in your travels?? Costumes and props again make this type of pretend play come to life.

Distressed paint finish.

Features Douglas fir structural subflooring with warp- and splinter-resistant composite decking and Douglas fir structural framed walls.

Custom options and shipping information may be discussed with a design consultant



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Wooden Boat Toddler Bed : Fun for sleepovers : KidKraft

Wooden Boat Toddler Bed

Wooden bed rails with port holes

Low to ground base

Fits standard size crib mattresses (mattress and bedding are not included)

Made of wood and MDF

Stylish boat motif

Blue and white paint finish

Fits all standard - sized crib mattresses (mattress not included)

All paints used are lead-free and non-toxic

When my nephew was little, he had a race car bed. It's become an heirloom in the family.

Pirate Ship Toddler Bed

Hand made from Baltic Birch laminate and other solid woods
Four star customer review
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Thompson Twin-size Boat Bed : Dual Cabinet Storage

Thompson Twin-size Boat Bed


Thompson Twin-size Boat Bed


Organize your child's room with style and personality with the Thompson boat bed from DaVinci.

This kids' bed features dual cabinet storage and an attached headboard with attractive oak colored paneling.


  • Finish: Oak, navy and white
  • Attractive oak colored paneling with a two-toned navy and white base
  • Includes Dual Cabinet storage, and an attached Headboard
  • All Hardwood Panels, detailed inset paneling
  • Sturdy Mattress Support Slats
  • Accommodates a standard twin-sized mattress (not included)
  • Dimensions: 109 inches long x 46 inches wide x 32.5 inches high
    Assembly required. This product ships in two boxes. Shipping is $2.95: See Details!



Nautical Lighting Pendant Lighting Striped Cobalt Cylinder Double

Nautical Decor

Oilo Pendant Lighting Striped Cobalt Cylinder Double

Stripes are very popular right now, this lighting will grow with your child, will fit in most any room decor

Available as a single or double lamp

The Solid Double Cylinder Pendant adds the perfect finishing touch to your nursery, and pairs impeccably with the Raindrops crib set. A sheet of white acrylic encloses and diffuses the light to cast a soft glow. Made in USA.

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Oilo Pendant Lighting Solid Aqua Cylinder Double

Oilo Studio modern crib bedding can help turn your nursery into a comfortable, clean and carefree sanctuary for you and your baby.

What room in your home will this beauty go into? Aqua, cobalt and other colors, Single and double.

For the Nautical Look that's so popular now but never really goes out of style:
Oilo Pendant Lighting Striped Cobalt Cylinder Double

Oilo Pendant Lighting Solid Cobalt Blue Cylinder Large

Oilo Pendant Lighting Solid Spring Green Cylinder Small

Oilo pendants are custom made just for you, please allow 2 weeks for production

Overall 20"Dia x 15"H
Takes 3 bulbs, 65 watt max
Simple assembly required

If I Had a Boat MP3 Lyle Lovett

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From the Album Pontiac

Guestbook

  • dannystaple Oct 13, 2011 @ 1:24 am | delete
    These look amazing. I was a little astounded at that playhouse item, even more so when I saw the price... I can't help but wander if I could build something like it though...
  • jwncoexists Oct 12, 2011 @ 10:58 pm | delete
    All of these look like so much fun! I firmly believe that anything which encourages imagination is a great thing! Great lens!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Oct 12, 2011 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Wow, these look like fun. One of the communities that I lived in when my children were younger has a splash pool with a pirate ship in it.

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