I work in a daycare and I work with tottlers (ages 12-18 months). Our theme this week is going to be springtime. I would like to have the kids make very simple, fast to make kites that they could take outside and learn how to fly, with the teachers' help, of course. Does anyone have any ideas? I am doing my lesson plan, so I need an idea that I could type up and attach to my lesson plan that I need to turn in tomorrow. Thanks for looking!
2007-04-29 17:16:33 · 4 answers · asked by jbean4jc 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I was just at this place last week and was looking at their web site today.
I think they have just what your looking for. I remember seeing a package for teachers for their class.
I bought a kite from them and definitely recommend the quality of their kites.
2007-04-29 17:25:43 · answer #1 · answered by T C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know there are lots of do it yourself plans on internet you can make with just some sticks and paper you are likely to have in the house.
Google might help you there.
But do not expect children that young to be able to hold the full size-kite in any kind of wind that is strong enough to let the kite fly.
Maybe mini size kite, think about postcard size, are a better idea.
Use skewers and very thin paper for any of the traditional designs.
1 cm/ half an inch wide strip for the tail, or maybe two of those.
PS, I have searched for a website, and here are links for a mini kites:
http://www.funatiparty.com/projects/kite.asp
http://miniatures.kitingusa.com/mini_plans.htm
And full size:
http://www.skratch-pad.com/kites/make.html
http://www.mind.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/0607E9CF-2E81-4C64-8580-FD79AD6A3DB7/4931/ReedDesignMakeYourOwnKite.htm
http://parenting.ivillage.com/tweens/twactivities/0,,88lp,00.html
http://www.kitebuilder.com/plans/simple.htm
2007-04-30 02:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Willeke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to:
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Geyser/2126/kitedwgs/SledKiteCutoutFace.jpg
Print out the kite and follow the instructions on the page. The kids are too young to finish the kite, but they could color it. Use any kind of string, and use crepe paper for the tails. You will have to fold the kite, and tape on the bridle string and tails yourself. Sorry, but this is probably too late. You should have a day to work with it yourself first.
2007-05-03 21:34:24 · answer #3 · answered by tattler100 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-30 00:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋