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Kite Activities for Kids

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Kites are a lot of fun to make, to play with and to use in learning activities. With Go Fly a Kite Day (seriously) happening on April 16, it’s a great time to explore osme kite learning activities.

How to Make a Kite

There are lots of different ways to make kites with materials you probably already have at home or in the classroom.

Happiness is Homemade made theirs with paper and wooden dowels, while Buggy and Buddy’s uses newspaper.

Somewhat Simple has a kite made out of a paper bag.

Mainly Homemade shows you how to make a Japanese style fish kite, and Krokotak has instructions for making a bird kite. So cute!

The instructions for making a kite from Red Ted Art and the supplies needed are a bit more complex, but the results are gorgeous. It uses basketweaving reeds as the frame, which is then covered with waxed paper or tissue paper.

Kite Learning Activities

Practice counting and one to one correspondence with these printable kite counting mats from Fun with Mama. Or use the printables from Emma Owl along with pipe cleaners and beads to practice counting.

ABCs of Literacy has a cute printable with kites that will help kids match uppercase and lowercase letters.

Read all about kites and kite flying with this kids’ book list from Growing Book by Book. Talk about the science of kites (and check out more books on kites) with KC Edventures.

Artsy Craftsy Mom has a great collection of crafts and resources about kites linked to the Hindu festival of Sankranti. Her little kite cookies would be great for a snack after a day of kite making and flying! I also love the paper kite mobile.

Or make an art project using black glue like this one from I Heart Crafty Things.

Need even more kite activity ideas? Preschool Plan It has a whole unit on kites including activities, ideas for centers and circle time and more.

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In the world of modern art, creative boundaries are constantly being pushed, and one artist who is leading the charge in an innovative and inspiring way is Sophie, the mastermind behind King Sophie’s World. Sophie is redefining what it means to blend traditional needlework with contemporary art by combining her stunning photography with embroidery. If you haven’t heard of her yet, you’re in for a treat. Let’s take a closer look at how Sophie’s work is pushing the boundaries of art, one embroidered print at a time.

Sophie’s artistic journey is a fusion of two worlds: photography and embroidery. As an artist, she captures beautiful, thought-provoking photographs that evoke emotion and capture life’s fleeting moments. But Sophie doesn’t stop there. She then takes those images to the next level by adding her signature embroidery to everyday objects, creating a piece of art that is both striking and meaningful. These embroidered prints aren’t just photographs—they are a  intricate interpretation of her vision, 

This evolution of art, where photography and embroidery meet, is not just innovative; it’s a testament to the evolving ways in which artists are reimagining the classics and experimenting with new techniques. Sophie’s ability to seamlessly blend these two mediums shows just how far the art world has come—and it’s exciting to think about where it’s headed next.

Among the many stunning pieces in Sophie’s collection, her embroidered rose prints stand out as personal favorites. There’s something so striking about the combination of delicate flowers and bold, empowering words. The roses themselves are beautifully photographed, with intricate stitches capturing the softness and elegance of each petal. But it’s the juxtaposition of these gentle flowers with words that encourage strength and confidence that makes them so powerful.

Her rose embroidery prints feature sayings that resonate with many of us—quotes that inspire, uplift, and make us reflect on the importance of self-worth and empowerment. These aren’t just pretty flowers; they’re symbols of resilience, independence, and beauty, much like the women they represent. Every time I look at one of her pieces, it’s like a visual reminder of how we all need to embrace our inner strength and beauty.

What Sophie is doing with her embroidered prints is so cool because it’s a perfect example of how artists are adapting to and evolving with the times. She takes the age-old art of embroidery—something traditionally viewed as delicate and reserved for traditional or vintage works—and reinvents it. By combining it with photography, she breathes new life into both mediums.

Sophie’s work is proof that art doesn’t need to stay stagnant. It’s an ever-changing, ever-growing process that can take on new forms and new meanings. Through her embroidered prints, Sophie is showing the world how art can evolve and how we, as viewers, can continue to be surprised and inspired by these innovations.