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Activity: Video Read-Along > Just a Kite · Little Critter by Mercer Meyer
Little Critter wants a kite to fly in the Critterville Kite Flying Contest. With help and encouragement from his family, who knows what may happen.

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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