How to make and fly a kite

1. Get an piece of paper (any color), and cut a diamond shape from it.
2. To cut a diamond shape on the paper, cut the 4 corners off. It should be in the shape of a square.
3. Take a stick or a pipe cleaner and lay it on the paper horizontally.
4. Repeat step 3 but this time lay it across the paper vertically.
5. Tie the two sticks or pipe cleaners together. Make it as tight as possible.
6. Pierce 2 holes in the diamond-shaped paper. On the inside corner where the two sticks cross, thread a thick string.
7. Using the other end of the thick string, do the same. Then tie the string when both of the ends of the string are threaded through.
8. Tie a long and strong string onto the sticks or pipe cleaners to form the tail. You can add small strips of paper to the end of this tail string for added buoyancy and weighting. It also looks more complete.
9. Color the kite if you wish.
10. Find a breeze or some light wind and fly your kite.

Tips

• You can color with pencil or even use stickers. Write your name on it in case it blows away!
• A4 paper is a bit too small to use.