Lesson 234 – Based on Ideas by: Debbie Haren, Preschool Teacher

Objectives

Students will:

• Identify and name different colors
• Practice cutting skills
• Create a multicolored kite using tissue paper
• Attach and secure a kite “tail” with yarn
• Connect art with a story about wind

Materials

• Story about wind (e.g., The Wind Blew by Pat Hutchins)
• Heavy construction paper with a pre-drawn kite outline (diamond shape)
• Small squares of different colored tissue paper
• Yarn in assorted colors
• Tape
• Small paintbrushes
• Water
• Optional: hole punch, glitter, stickers for kite tails

Plan

1. Read a Wind Story

Begin by reading a picture book about the wind.
Discuss:

• What does the wind do?
• What have the children seen blowing in the wind?
• What colors can kites be?

Great quick vocabulary: blow, breeze, gust, swirl, fly.

2. Cut Out the Kite

Give each child a piece of construction paper with a kite outline.
Students:

• Cut along the lines
• Turn the shape into their own personal kite

(Provide pre-cut options for younger students who need support.)

3. Tissue Paper “Painting”

This technique creates a beautiful stained-glass effect.

Students:

• Use a paintbrush dipped in water
• Brush water onto the kite surface
• Place tissue paper squares on the wet surface
• Overlap colors and discuss color blending if desired

(You can reinforce color vocabulary here.)

4. Add the Kite Tail

Students choose a piece of yarn (any color) and:

• Flip the kite over
• Tape the yarn securely to the bottom tip
• Add small bows or tissue paper knots if desired

5. Let the Kite Dry

Place the kites on a drying rack or table.

Once completely dry:

• Have children gently peel off the tissue paper
• A multicolored “wind-blown” design remains on the paper

This becomes your finished kite!

6. Display

Arrange the kites on a bulletin board with a title such as:

✨ “Colorful Kites in the Wind!”
✨ “Windy Day Wonder!”
✨ “Watch Our Kites Fly!”

Add blue background paper and white cotton ball clouds for extra effect.

Teacher Notes

This project builds:

• Fine motor skills (cutting, brushing, peeling)
• Color recognition
• Understanding of weather and wind
• Following multi-step directions

It looks beautiful as a large class display.