Plastic Bag Kites

Objective

This game gives the children experience with using the wind. They must also run fast to catch the ‘kite’ (plastic bag) up in the air.

Instructions

  1. Tie a string to the bag and make a loop at the other end to hold the string firmly.
  2. The children hold the string, run as fast as they can trying to get the kite to fly.
  3. Talk about: When does the kite fly the highest? Do we have to wait for the wind?

Tips

  • Preferably, try the kite on different days, e.g. days when there is no wind, and on very windy and less windy days. Reflect with the children on what happens to the kite on the various days.

Equipment

Plastic bag
String
Wind

Age

0 - 2 years
3 - 5 years

Area

Large space
Small space

Motor skills

Learning areas

Activity type