eugenefl
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I was approached by an educator about assisting with a classroom kite building session to help reinforce a class segment on wind. These are 3rd grade youngsters - I'm assuming around 7-8 years old? Anyways, the teacher would like to have kite kits for the kids to assemble in the classroom and afterwards take outside for a flight. I came across a few websites that sell rolls of Tyvek material that are pre-printed and include the dowels, string, and any other materials needed to build the kites. We would need kits for 60 kids and an additional 5-10 for mistakes or for samples for anyone assisting to build in advance. The kits I found online were for "sled" kites and average anywhere from $3-$5 per kit which would put this project near $300.
Are there any plans online for sled kites? I'd be willing to bet that purchasing the raw materials (i.e. dowels, paper, string) might save a few bucks.
TRF has always been a very diverse group and I'd be willing to bet someone here has experience or other great suggestions. Thanks in advance.
Are there any plans online for sled kites? I'd be willing to bet that purchasing the raw materials (i.e. dowels, paper, string) might save a few bucks.
TRF has always been a very diverse group and I'd be willing to bet someone here has experience or other great suggestions. Thanks in advance.