Make A Kite Preschool Craft

2/14/2023

Make a Kite Preschool Craft

Building a kite with preschoolers is a creative way to get them excited to learn all about windy weather! Spring is one of the best times to fly a kite, the weather is finally warm enough, and there are plenty of windy days. Believe it or not, it's easy to make a kite, too! We have provided directions below to build a kite with your preschoolers.

Materials:

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Materials:

Assorted Tissue Paper, Cardstock, Plastic Table Covers
Crepe Paper or Streamers
Yarn or String
Large Popsicle sticks
Skewers or Chopsticks
Glue
Scissors
Washi Tape or clear scotch tape
*Stickers -optional
*Markers -optional

Directions:

After gathering all of your materials, you will start by assembling the popsicle sticks or the skewers or you can use string or yarn to bind them together at the cross section. Since preschoolers get SO excited to start their projects, completing this step ahead of time makes it easier to dive right in.

Next, pre-cut your tissue paper, Cardstock or table cover into kite shapes. If you are feeling up for it, use a template to have your preschoolers cut their own for fine motor practice. *If you are choosing to use a template, we would recommend using Cardstock as tissue paper/table covers can be a bit more difficult to cut as they aren't as stable.

Having your preschoolers help you cut into kite shapes is an excellent way to include fine-motor work into the build a kite project.

Then

Use scissors to cut 8 inch to 12 inch lengths of crepe paper, yarn or streamers for the tails of the kite. Again, another great opportunity to have preschoolers assist with cutting. If you didn't have your preschoolers cut the kite out, it could be a great time to let them practice cutting because we are simply cutting strips.

After the strips are cut, add glue or other adhesive to popsicle sticks to adhere the tissue or cardstock kite shape. You can also attach these pieces with washi tape or clear scotch tape. This is a step that preschoolers can master with little to no help, just want to watch how much glue they use. Preschoolers love glue.

Attach the Tails

Attaching the tails is another step that preschoolers can help with. Note that using glue might require a bit of help because sometimes it can require a little bit of force to ensure the strips stay in place.

Finally

Let your preschoolers finish their kites with decorating. You can use markers, stickers, or washi tape to personalize the kites. Remind preschoolers to color gently if using table cloths or tissue paper as the kite body because they can easily rip. And, then the best part...get outside and fly your kites. I recommend that if you used different materials to build your kites, have your preschooler make note of how the kites are different when you are flying.

Below are a few questions you can ask.

Which kite flew the best
Did any of the kites have trouble getting up in the air?
What works better the kites with glue or the kites with tape?

Kids can learn about science, physics, and weather. Flying kites also help develop hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. There is something pretty cool about watching something you made soar through the sky!

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