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Easy Kite Making Instructions for Preschool Kids

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 by Lolli 44 Comments

How to make easy kites that work! These kites only take a few minutes to make and they're easy enough for preschool kids to make (with a little adult help) and fly (on their own)!

Spring is a great time to fly kites. I found a fun and easy kite making pattern* that is perfect for kids (today kids 2 to 9 used these kites!). They decorated their papers first before following these instructions to “assemble” their kites:

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

Easy Kite Making Instructions for Young Kids

Step 1: Gather materials (one piece of paper, a ruler, a pencil, some yarn or string, a stapler, and a hole punch)

Step 2: Fold paper in half

Step 3: Along the folded side of your paper, measure and mark off at 2 1/2 inches (point A) and at 3 1/2 inches (point B)

Step 4: Take two corners of your paper and staple them together at point A.

Step 5: Punch a hole at point B

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

Step 6: Tie a long piece of yarn through the hole you’ve just punched.

Step 7: Fly your kite on a windy day.

Step 8: Expect lots and lots of laughs, “Wows!” and running around.

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

How to make an easy paper kite for preschoolers (it really works!)

These simple kites were so easy to make, and even easier to fly. I’ve never had a kite take to flight so easily or stay up for so long. Even the 2 year old could do it!

 

*Note: someone asked where I found this kite pattern. I actually stumbled upon it offline (back in the days when I had preschoolers and swapped ideas with other parents in the community). I know this isn’t an original idea, but we sure had fun making it and wanted to share! Enjoy!

 

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. Lolli says

    Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    Sorry about the confusion on the pictures! This post was written 7 years ago, so the kids in the pics are now tweens…or else I would re-do the project with better photos. :) I agree that they don’t fly like a normal kite, but the kids loved how they caught the wind and stayed up without too much effort. It was a perfect kite for the preschool aged kids!

  2. Sarah says

    Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    Made these this weekend with several kids. The Picture of the folded paper with the marks on it threw me for a few minutes because it LOOKS like it is a whole sheet not a folded sheet. Once I figured out that you need to put the marks on the folded edge of the paper the rest was easy. Kids had a ball BUT these do not fly like a regular kite. They are more like a really cool paper airplane that you can run around and fly instead of throw.
    Totally worth making and I plan to do these again.

  3. Elmer Cruz says

    Monday, January 12, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Sounds wonderful, I always wanted to fly kites, but I never had one! Thanks!

  4. jenn huey says

    Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    What a great project to do with your kids this summer, It is so simple and I don’t know if you just took the photos at the right time or if they really do stay up in the air like that.. I am amazed how something that simple and cheap can do that, when people spend quite a bit on a good kite

  5. kaci cullars says

    Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    awesome i tried it

  6. Cristina says

    Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 11:36 am

    I saw this and thought, how much fun would it be if I could design faries instead of birds. my girls would love it!!!! But. I am not very talented, and making seems so much more work than your post. Any thoughts or suggestions?

    https://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/paper-kites.htm

  7. Kim says

    Friday, April 9, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I LOVE your blog and all your photography tips!
    .-= Kim´s last blog ..a VERY quick, VERY easy, VERY cheap redo =-.

  8. Lolli says

    Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10:53 pm

    I know exactly what you mean! My friend and I were just as enthralled by the kites as our kids. It’s shocking that something so simple can work so well!

  9. Judy says

    Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    Thank you! We made these last weekend and I think I had more fun than my son :). Don’t worry, he had a blast too! It was perfect!

  10. Brandie says

    Friday, March 12, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    We made these after I read this post. They were a huge hit here as well. Then we made paper airplanes too. Also a huge hit. Who knew how entertaining paper was??
    .-= Brandie´s last blog ..Vlogging again. =-.

  11. Lara says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    That looks like a great craft! I will have to save it away for when my daughter is old enough!!

    I’m your newest follower!
    https://blogginmommadrama.blogspot.com
    .-= Lara´s last blog ..My Bumbo Baby =-.

  12. Lolli says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    That’s what I was hoping for. My only problem was waiting too long to take the pictures for this post (it was dark). :)

  13. Lolli says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 3:49 pm

    Isn’t it great to be warming up? Ejoy your time off track with the kids!

  14. killlashandra says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    My word that looks easy. I’ll have to try that with my 4 year old. :)

  15. Brandie says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    How cute and fun. Great idea. It is warming up here a little and my kids are off track so we are looking for these kinds of fun ideas. Thanks!
    .-= Brandie´s last blog ..Give Me Your Best Shot! =-.

  16. Michelle @ One Crafty Mama says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    What a perfect day. :)
    .-= Michelle @ One Crafty Mama´s last blog ..WW – Goodbye and Good Riddance! =-.

  17. Gilliauna says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    What a terrific project!!

    Your pictures to help with the instructions are excellent too. So often these crafts don’t have visual help included (or the visuals suck) and it really helps out.
    .-= Gilliauna´s last blog ..$20.00 Store Credit GIVEAWAY =-.

  18. Lindsey says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Very Cute! Love it, love it!
    .-= Lindsey´s last blog ..Being a Parent; What Does It Mean? =-.

  19. Krystyn says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:18 am

    Oh, that’s awesome! I’ve bookmarked it for this summer.
    .-= Krystyn´s last blog ..Mommy and Me Monday-The 3rd Edition =-.

  20. Lolli says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:04 am

    The great thing is that they are so cheap and easy that it’s ok if they get demolished! And if they can survive an hour with twin 2 year olds, I think they are sturdy enough for most kids. :)

  21. Nicole says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:02 am

    Those are too cool! I’ll make them and I can almost guarantee they will be demolished within minutes by my boys :)

    Stop by to enter my giveaway, it starts today!
    .-= Nicole´s last blog ..Giveaway for Wordful Wednesday! =-.

  22. Lolli says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:02 am

    We have made several additional kites. Twizzler loved them, too.

    And, yes, I did use the SEO tips! :)

  23. Lolli says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:01 am

    Seriously, Evie will love it! Be sure to take pictures! :)

  24. Lolli says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 10:00 am

    You’re welcome! I have never found such easy and successful kites (even the ones we’ve bought at stores). Plus, if these kites get broken or caught in a tree, just grab another piece of paper and make a new one in 2 minutes!

  25. blueviolet says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 8:03 am

    Those really work great!!! So cute!
    .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Grease is the Word – W/W =-.

  26. amy prikazsky says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:32 am

    Very cool! Those pictures are precious! Have a great Wed!

  27. Safire says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:11 am

    This was super fun today! Thanks for getting the idea! (And I hope you used your SEO tips learned at Boot Camp for this one…I think it’ll be a big one for you.)

    Butterfly just woke up this morning and is dying to go out and fly it now at 7am.
    .-= Safire´s last blog ..QOTW: Divorce and Multiples =-.

  28. Cecily R says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:14 am

    Kite making is now on the list of things to do…and Evie will be in HEAVEN.
    .-= Cecily R´s last blog ..3-6-5 and Week 10 =-.

  29. Erin says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 1:23 am

    Oh how much fun is that? Now that the wind has kicked up I’ll have to try that!
    .-= Erin´s last blog ..Spring is busting out all over…. =-.

  30. Katie @ Why Bother? says

    Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 12:36 am

    What a great little kite! I’ll have to try this with Jake.
    .-= Katie @ Why Bother?´s last blog ..I Still Had Hope For Amber =-.

  31. through jenny's lens says

    Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:37 pm

    thank you, thank you, thank you for this! My daughter is so excited for Spring because it’s perfect for kite flying. I’m going to make these tomorrow. Great photos too!
    .-= through jenny’s lens´s last blog ..WW – it’s a miracle! =-.

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