Susie's Kite Class K ite flying with children is a great way to spend any day. Why not turn it into an educational activity as well by teaching them to make their own kites. I've spent years keeping the children entertained at all of our family functions with simple projects like the one below.
Instructions Cut one half the dowel to fit vertically.
This is the Spine. Cut the remaining half in two pieces and trim as necessary for the two cross spars. Hold the center over a flame for a few seconds, and bend to make a 15-degree angle. Tape the soda straw pockets to each corner of the sail. Insert the ends of each of the two shorter spars into the side pockets.