make a kite...The kids get to color and then cut out a diamond shape. We then attach a string and let them "fly" it around the room. I like to hang them on the wall and display them for the length of the unit. I think it is a good boost of self esteem for the kids to see their artwork displayed whether in the classroom or at home!
dot to dot kite...This printable is a simple 1-10 dot to dot that will help kids with number order, number recognition and simple line drawing. We use this page as a wipe off. Just place the printable in a clear, plastic sleeve and have kids use dry erase markers to complete the dot to dot. Then simply wipe away and you are ready for the next student to try.
kite math game...I made this kite board for the kids to use by simple attaching small paper diamonds and a string to some poster board. The kids must identify the number and then thread that many beads onto the corresponding string.
kite lacing activity...This Melissa & Doug shapes lacing set is a great for kids to practice fine motor skills and hand eye coordination.
kite puzzle...I made a simple kite puzzle by laying out some triangle blocks in the shape of a kite. I then traced around each piece, creating a puzzle. Now the kids can correctly place the triangles in the spaces to create a kite.
Check out these books to go along with the kite theme...
Just a Kite by Mercer Mayer
Olivia and the Kite Party by Alex Harvey
Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand
Biscuit Flies a Kite by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
