Posts Tagged ‘kite’
Let's Go Fly A Kite
06
Apr
Apr
Today we worked on making a kite that will be the right size for Hailey to be able to use.
What you need to make the kite:
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construction paper
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crepe-paper streamers
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yarn
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stapler and tape
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glue
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scissors
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hole puncher
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markers, crayons, stickers, stamps
Directions:
- Have child decorate a piece of construction paper using markers, crayons, stickers, stamps, etc.
- Glue or tape the crepe-paper streamer to the side of the paper that has not been decorated.
- Roll paper into a tube shape and staple it in place. I then put tape on it to add extra reinforcement as well as to protect Hailey from getting cut on the staples.
- Punch four evenly spaced holes on the tube, on the opposite side of the streamers.
- Thread two eight-inch lengths of yarn through the holes so that they crisscross and then tie them in place.
- Then tie one end of an 18-inch piece of yarn around the center of the crisscross (I did not use an 18-inch piece of yarn, I used a much shorter piece)
Adding some stickers to her paper.
Coloring her paper
“Look mom, I colored my hand too!”
The kite when all finished.
When we have a day with some nice weather we’ll take it outside to try it out. I’ll be sure to post some pictures of it.
Tags: free toddler activity, kite
