How can you make a kite?

Obj. 9d, 11d, 12b

Instructions:

Option 1 (left image):

  1. Gather materials: 1 piece of paper, 1 wooden skewer, tape, string, streamers, and hole puncher (or scissors).

  2. Fold paper in half then fold each side back in a diagonal way to make a kite shape (see photo).

  3. Tape the kite together in the middle and add a skewer on the widest part of the kite and secure it with tape.

  4. Punch or cut a whole on the bottom part of the kite and tie the string.

  5. Add streamers to the bottom and decorate (if desired).

Option 2 (right image):

  1. Gather materials: 1 piece of paper, tape, string and hole puncher (or scissors).

  2. Fold a paper in half.

  3. Roll each side back to make a round shaped “wing” (see photo) and secure with tape. Punch a hole right beneath the wings and tie string.

  4. Decorate if desired!

Fly your kite!


InterACTions:

  • Have you ever seen or flown a kite before? Tell me about it!

  • Which kite do you want to try first?