Storytime Theme: Kites

It’s been really blustery and windy the past few days which made me think of a perfect storytime theme – Kites! I’m always amazed when I see people flying kites at Valley Forge Park or at the beach, they make it look so easy. Today, I’ve also included two different kite patterns for you to try. One uses a single sheet of paper while the other one is made out of a paper plate. I’d love to hear from you if you try out either design.

What I also found really interesting while working on today’s post is that there are A LOT of picture books about kites with bear characters. I have no idea why!?!? Needless to say almost half of this list have bears and kites. Just a little food for thought today!

Whether you’re working on a lesson plan for the Letter K or you’re looking for some extension activities to keep the little ones busy at home – this is a fun and active storytime theme: kites!

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Storytime Theme: Kites

Books

1. Bear Out There by Jacob Grant
2. Blown Away by Rob Biddulph
3. In the Wind by Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Manelle Oliphant
4. Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand
5. Kite Flying by Grace Lin
6. Oh, Bear by Melissa Nelson Greenberg, illustrated by Ruth Hengeveld
7. Someone Bigger by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Adrian Reynolds
8. Stuck by Oliver Jeffers
9. Super Duck by Jez Alborough

Songs

• I Like Kites – Literary Hoots
  To the tune of Farmer in the Dell, this song has got lots of verses to share!
• Let’s Go Fly a Kite (Disney) – The Librarian Is Loose
  A perfect song to pretend to be a kite!
• Five Little Kites – Mild Mannered Librarian
  I love a great counting (colors) and flannelboard rhyme!

Activities

• Stained Glass Kite Craft – Grandma Ideas
  Some contact paper, tissue paper, and creativity are all you need for this fun craft!
• Paper Plate Kite – The Country Chic Cottage
  With just a few supplies you probably have at home you can make your very own kite!
• Simple Kite – Food, Fun, Family
  These kids are made with just a single piece of paper, a few staples, and some string!

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