Kite Math and Snack

Go fly a kite!!!  Seriously...you can't have a kite theme without actually flying a kite!  Take some time today or this weekend to make a memory with your little one(s)!  You can even sing to them, "Let's go fly a kite up to the highest height..."  And when you're finished, you can do this quick math and snack idea!

We had some leftover Easter candy, so I made a quick "Kite" math activity.

1)  Draw a few kites on a piece of paper.  Number the kites.  Let your child decorate them.

2)  Have your child place the corresponding number of snacks for the kite tail.

For a little more gluing practice, cut down a few triangles (leftover from Tuesday's kite).  Form the kites, glue, number, and place the corresponding snacks for the tail.

When you finish, enjoy a treat!

Another Easy Kite -- Streamer "Kite"

Here is a super easy kite for the littlest ones!

1)  Tear a few different lengths of streamers.  Get a popsicle stick (I prefer the larger ones) and tape.

2)  Bunch up the ends of the streamers and tape it to the stick.

Paper Lunch Sack Kite

Trying to fly a kite can be a challenge for little ones.  I had a few ideas for a couple of "little" kites to make it easier!

1)  Use markers or crayons to decorate a paper lunch sack.

2)  Fold the top of the paper bag in to form a thicker, reinforcing layer.  Punch a hole on each side.

3)  Tie a piece of string from one hole to the other.  Tie another long string in the middle (see photo below).

It was such a blustery day, it worked extremely well!

Fraction Kite

We have had such blustery days here in Kansas, we thought a "Kite" theme would be appropriate this week!

1)  Cut four colors of paper into squares.  Then, cut them each into four triangles.  I used brightly colored cardstock.

2)  Show your child how to make "kites" using two of the triangles.  If this is too easy, see if they can figure out how to make a kite with four triangles!  To expand their vocabulary and lead them in the process of discovering fractions, try to use the words whole, half and quarter as they play with the pieces.  Also, you can point out the diamond and square shapes made by the triangles.

3)  Allow your child to make whatever patterns they choose.

4)  Have your child pick one of their creations to glue together for a kite.  Glue the pieces onto a sheet of paper.  We glued it on a sheet of 8.5" x 11" black cardstock so there would be triangles on the sides to cut off and use for the kite tail.

5)  Cut the triangles in half and glue the tips together to make the pieces for the kite tail.  Punch a hole in the center.  Tape string to the back of your kite and thread and circle through the holes (so you don't have to tape or glue them in place).

Save your leftover triangles!  I'll think of something else we can do with them!