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This time of year shouts of back-to-school, upcoming
elections, fall and winter gardening tips, seasonal change
of clothing, football, preparation for lots of family
activities and holidays. This might even be the busiest time
of the year.
The weather is still quite wonderful for kite flying; the
air is calmer and the changing trees create a colorful
backdrop for the kites.
BUT… let’s step out of the box for a minute: our kits
assemble into wonderful gifts. Think about it---lots of
holiday gifts are hand crafted. Instead of candy, cookies,
fancy foods, why not make kites and decorate them for the
person receiving them? A perfect individual gift that
tells whoever is getting the kite that you are encouraging
him/her to release the kid inside.
Kites…on a Roll®
News
There are several books that might interest you or someone
you know:
Catch a Fish, Throw a Ball, Fly a Kite by
Jeffrey Lee. This 273 page paperback discusses “21 Timeless
Skills” Every Child Should Know”. Some of the activities you
did when you were a kid, some you wanted to know about when
you were younger. Now you can master all 21. These
activities balance electronic games, and television. Not
only will you learn what to do with kids, but also how to
teach them these wonderful, life-long skills.
Kids Outdoor Parties, Hundreds of Fun Things to do
Outdoors for Kids 2-12 by Penny Warner. Pay
particular attention to pages 62-64 which discusses a kite
making party (and cake) for kids 8-12.
Drachen Foundation (Seattle WA) has created 4 wonderful
pieces about different aspects of kiting: Flying a
kite, Why a kite needs a tail, What is a Dihedral, Forces of
flight. We are happy to send you a copy of any or all of the
articles. Contact us at
judy@kitesonaroll.com
or call 800-257-4222 and tell us what you would like to
read.
Hints for an Easier Activity
We recently added a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page to
our site. We will continually update it as we are asked
additional questions that might relate to a number of you.
We want to make our kite making as easy as possible for you
and your group.
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