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Alphabet > Letter K > Kite Theme > K is for Kite

Coloring Pages Letter K > Activity >
Color & Decorate a Kite

Holidays & Events >
*April > Kite Month
*May 12th > Kite Day
*June 15 > Fly a Kite Day
*June 30th > Sky Day

Inventions Kids Love >
Toys and Games > Kite theme

Online Story time > Fly a Kite

Weather > Windy

Ages: 2 to 6 years old

Activity #1: Literacy: Read Fly a Kite an online story (or the book version) ages 3+
* A fantasy day story with grandpa flying a kite.

Here are topics and themes to discuss after reading the online story:

Climate and Weather Conditions:
* Ask what helps the kite fly? Wind.
* Could the kite fly without wind?

Shapes & Colors
* Discuss the shape of the kite?
The diamond shape - the diamond shape is the perfect shape for a kite, it helps it fly.
*   What other shape can you see inside the kite: 4 triangles.
*   What color is the kite, etc.

Activity #2: Kite Safety, history of kites, multicultural celebrations: Visit this Kite theme lesson plan to learn about kite flying safety, view real images of kites around the world, and assemble an easy homemade kite that flies!

Activity #3: Alphabet Activities: K is for Kite Activities (Ages 3 - 6)

Choose activity #4 or #5 or conduct each one on separate days to reinforce Letter K practice.

Activity #4: Decorating A Kite: All ages (Reinforce Letter K)
* Print this kite coloring page, write a large and bold letter K and the word kite somewhere in somewhere in the margin. Suggestion: Print onto light blue paper for a sky background.
* Prepare a container with a variety of materials to decorate: crayons, pencils, cut-up construction paper, tissue paper, stickers, s.
*Shapes: Discuss the kite is a diamond shape. Identify and count the six triangles that form the bows in the kite's tail.

Activity #5: Printable Kite Craft
Print this adorable craft from dltk-holidays.com in your choice of color or coloring version. Practice counting the pieces, scissor cutting skills, colors and more.

Visit Letter K Kite Lesson Plan & Printable Activities

* Print this Kite coloring page on white or light blue paper (for a blue sky background)
Something to color or paint with.

Optional:
* Cut-up construction paper or tissue paper in several colors
* glue or glue stick
* spring, summer or autumn related stickers

External link
dltk-holidays.com
DLTK's Kite Craft
Printable kite craft

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