Quick, Colorful Kites

crayola supplies

Construction Paper™ Crayons
Construction Paper

household supplies

yarn
recycled paper grocery bag
clear adhesive tape

Why

Take your next family outing to colorful new heights! Transform paper grocery bags into kites with tails that flutter in the wind.

Steps

1. Color a kite. Fold and tear a kite from a brown paper bag. You could make it a dazzling diamond, box, sled, star, Chinese serpent, or any shape kite. Decorate it with Crayola Construction Paper™ Crayons. The colors are intense, so you’ll want to fill both sides with designs!
2. Tape on a tail. Tear short strips of construction paper. Color them, too, if you wish. Tie or tape strips on a long piece of yarn. Tape the tail to the bottom of your kite.
3. Run! With your family or other grown-up, go outdoors. Hold your kite and run as fast as you can so your kite tail flutters. Why not hang your kite indoors for a bright accent?

When & Where

"The girls made these easy kites and raced with them. They were so colorful to watch. We’re going to do this craft at our next family reunion."
- Tara J., girl scout leader.

"These kites are amazing! All the neighbor kids want to make them."
- Krystal I., teenage babysitter.

Interesting Info

In 1752, Benjamin Franklin used a kite to prove that lightning was electricity.

Safety Guidelines

Kites— CAUTION: Do not fly over or near electric power lines, trees, buildings, radio-TV antennas, or any other obstruction. Avoid flying over spectators, moving traffic, within 5 miles (8.05 km) of an airport, or more than 400 ft. (121.92 m) high. Fly in an open area. NEVER fly a kite in extremely high winds, in thunderstorms, or with wire, wet twine, metallic string, or cord containing any conductive or metallic materials whatsoever. Do not try to recover a kite from electric power lines or other high or dangerous places.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.