Activity:

National Popeye Day is a holiday in honor of the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor. Here are some fun facts about this holiday:

1. Popeye was created by E.C. Segar in 1929 and first appeared in the Thimble Theatre comic strip.
2. Popeye is known for his superhuman strength, which he derives from eating cans of spinach.
3. Popeye has been voiced by several actors over the years, including William Costello, Jack Mercer, and Robin Williams.
4. Popeye has appeared in numerous cartoons, movies, and television shows throughout the years, and remains a beloved and iconic character to this day.
5. Popeye has inspired many spin-off products, including toys, games, and even a line of spinach products marketed towards children.

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In case your child has never seen Popeye yet, we linked a child-friendly Popeye video below to get in the spirit of today's activity!

Materials You’ll Need: 

• 12 Jumbo Craft Sticks (any color)
• 1 Standard Craft Stick (any color)
• Elmer's School Glue or E6000 for a stronger hold
• Paper
• Embellishments
• Paper (to cover your work surface)

Instructions: 

1. Lay four sticks down flat and and glue from the very edge down to the top of the stick one after the one 
2. To create the sail, cut a piece of thick paper in the shape that you want your sail
3. Attach the sail and let it dry completely

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