Ready for an outdoor fun activity to do in the warm weather? Today we are making a paper kite with a few basic supplies. Providing children with a fun and engaging experience does not require expensive materials. Try making this easy paper kite and enjoy getting active while flying it. 
 

What You will Need 

Process 

 

Engaging with Your Child 

Making a kite with your child and flying it together is a wonderful learning experience. If your child doesn’t have any idea what a kite is, you can show them a few pictures or watch a video or even read a book about it. After introducing the activity, encourage your child to help you prepare the materials.  

 

When you sit with your child to make this paper kite, help your child measure, cut, glue, and tie as much or as little as needed. Offer your child the markers to draw or craft to decorate. This support means a lot to your child and will even encourage them to do further activities with you. Make sure your child is actively engaged during the process of making and flying this experiment. Have an active conversation by asking different questions such as, “What do you think will happen if we use longer yarn? Why?” “What will happen if we don’t glue the craft sticks? Why do you think we need to do that?” “What makes the kite fly?” and “What is your favourite part of this activity?”.  

 

Tip: You can always adapt the activity to your child’s age and level of skills by simplifying the questions you ask and offering assistance to younger children throughout the process.