Kite Day / Kite Making
Kite Making
Children build simple kites from paper, dowel and string, then test them outside.
How to run it
- Cut dowel sticks and cross them to make a frame.
- Tie the frame together and attach a paper sail.
- Add a tail from streamers or ribbon.
- Tie on a flying string and test the kites outdoors.
You will need
- paper or plastic bags
- dowel sticks
- string
- tape
- streamers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can decorate pre-built kites; older children can build from scratch and test designs.
SafetyAdults cut the dowel and fly kites away from power lines.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children design and test a working object while learning about forces.
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