How to Make a Simple Kite at Home (+Video)

Flying a kite is a classic outdoor activity enjoyed by kids and adults alike. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you how to make a simple kite at home using everyday materials. Get ready to create your very own kite and enjoy hours of fun in the sky!

Materials:

• A large sheet of paper or plastic (such as a trash bag)
• Two wooden dowels or bamboo sticks (one longer than the other)
• String or thin ribbon
• Scissors
• Tape
• Markers or crayons for decoration (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the kite’s frame:

1. Take the two wooden dowels or bamboo sticks and create a cross shape. Place the shorter stick horizontally across the longer stick, about one-third of the way down from the top. Secure the intersection with string or tape.

Cut out the kite’s shape:

1. Lay your paper or plastic sheet flat on a table, and place the frame on top. Use a pencil to trace a diamond shape around the frame, leaving a 1-2 cm border for folding. Cut out the diamond shape.

Attach the frame to the kite:

1. Fold the edges of the diamond shape over the frame, and use tape to secure them in place. Make sure the frame is tight and well-anchored, so the kite holds its shape.

Add a tail:

1. Cut a long piece of string or thin ribbon to create a tail for your kite. Attach one end of the tail to the bottom tip of the kite using tape. The tail adds stability and helps the kite fly more smoothly. For extra flair, tie bows or small pieces of fabric along the tail.

Attach the flying line:

1. Poke a small hole in the paper or plastic, close to where the two sticks cross. Thread a long piece of string through the hole and tie it securely to the kite’s frame. This string is your flying line, which you’ll hold onto when flying your kite.

Decorate your kite (optional):

1. Use markers or crayons to add colorful designs, patterns, or drawings to your kite. This step is optional, but it’s a fun way to personalize your creation.

Now that you’ve made your simple kite at home, it’s time to head outside and enjoy some kite-flying fun! Remember, always fly your kite in open spaces away from trees, power lines, and roads. Happy flying!

Comprehension questions: Answer these questions in comment.

1. What is the purpose of adding a tail to your kite?

a. To make it look more colorful

b. To add stability and help the kite fly smoothly

c. To make the kite heavier

2. Where should you attach the flying line to the kite?

a. To the bottom tip of the kite

b.To the end of the tail

c. Close to where the two sticks cross

3. What should you avoid when choosing a location to fly your kite?

a.Open spaces

b.Trees, power lines, and roads

c.Grassy fields