How to Celebrate Fly a Kite Day

Fly a Kite Day celebrates--what else?--the tradition of kite flying. People of all ages enjoy flying kites. Celebrate Fly a Kite Day with these activities.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Make or buy a kite to celebrate Fly a Kite Day. A kite can be constructed from many common household products. Ask the school or local librarian for a list of kite making books.
2. Make a kite safety poster. Flying kites can be a great spring activity. But there are rules to flying kites. For example, you should not fly kites near a power line. Make a kite safety poster to display at all kite flying events.
3. Hold a kite flying contest. This could be a community-wide activity or just a household project. Award prizes for the best in show, longest flying kite, biggest kite, smallest kite and most colorful kite. Prizes could be a free coupon to a favorite eating spot or a gift certificate for a favorite store. Or give away a free kite!
4. Marvel at the cultural significance of kites. The first records of kite flying come from China, and many historians believe the tradition originated in that country. Today, kite flying is a significant activity in Asia, including China and Japan. Search around for information on why kites are popular all over the world.
5. Learn more about kite history. Look up a library book on kite history. Use a favorite search engine to look up kite history on the Internet.
6. Study the uses of kites. The first records of kites show that they were used in warfare. Today kites are flown to help weather prediction and for entertainment. Brainstorm other possible uses of kites. Build a kite and explore a new use for it.

Tips & Warnings

• Never fly a kite near a power pole or large tree.
• Be careful of flying a large kite near a crowd. Landing a kite can sometimes be rough and it may cause injuries if someone is directly hit with one.