With Spring-like days becoming more and more common, we’ve had some especially blustery days. On a whim, I decided to “try” to make a kite with the girls. It was very spur-of-the-moment and I had no idea how it would turn out, but it ended being a wonderful way to spend our morning.
The photo at the top is the original kite. I took pictures of a step-by-step later using a brown paper bag…both flew just fine, but I think I should have made the width a little longer on the latter.
Materials
Paper (I used cardstock and brown paper bag)
Scissors
3 Straws
Ruler
Twine
Tape
First I marked the same distance from the corner to either side of the paper (7-8 inches is probably best).
Then I used the ruler to meet both marks down to a point. It figures I don’t have a picture of this step…but you’re making a diamond, so I think you can figure it out.
Then I taped two of my straws end to end.
And attached the last straw with tape and twine. Eyeball on your diamond-shape to see where the straws should intersect. Leave a long tail on your twine…this is how you are going to hold your kite.
Tape to your diamond shape….and you have a kite!
Now wait for some good wind to come along and watch your children delight in the physics of nature!
That was Annabelle after my first demonstration of the kite…dying to have a turn!
And the kite DID fly…although it was hard to get a picture.
Of course, nobody wanted to come inside after such a fine morning, so we had a picnic!
And then I pretty much had to drag two very reluctant toddlers inside for their naps. 
But, the kites have held up and they still ask for them sometimes when we go outside…we just need some more windy days!
Hope you make a kite!
How fun! We will definitely make one as soon as the weather is nice again.
This kite is awesome and your daughter’s glee is amazing!