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Activity: Literacy: Read > Go Fly a Kite an online story (or the book version) ages 3+
A fantasy day story with grandpa flying a kite.

Here are topics and themes to discuss after reading the online story:

• Climate and Weather Conditions:
  * Ask what helps the kite fly? Wind.
  * Could the kite fly without wind?
• Shapes & Colors
  * Discuss the shape of the kite?
  * The diamond shape - the diamond shape is the perfect shape for a kite, it helps it fly.
  * What other shape can you see inside the kite? 4 triangles.
  * What color is the kite?

Activity: Kite Safety, history of kites, multicultural celebrations: Visit this kite theme lesson plan to learn about kite flying safety, view real images of kites around the world, and assemble an easy homemade kite that flies!

Activity: Alphabet Activities > K is for Kite Activities (Ages 3 - 6)

Choose activity #4 or #5 or conduct each one on separate days to reinforce Letter K practice.

Activity 4: Decorating a Kite: All ages (Reinforce Letter K)

• Print this kite coloring page, write a large and bold letter K and the word kite in the margin. Suggestion: Print onto light blue paper for a sky background.
• Prepare a container or tray with a variety of materials to decorate: crayons, markers, pencils, cut-up construction paper, tissue paper, stickers.
• Shapes: Discuss the kite is a diamond shape. Identify and count the six triangles that form the bows in the kite's tail.

Activity: Printable Kite Craft
Print this adorable craft from dltk-holidays.com in your choice of color or coloring version. Practice counting the pieces, scissor cutting skills, colors and more.

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