The Chinese are said to have invented the kite as long ago as 3,000years!

Supplies:

• a white or lightly colored plastic garbage bag, at least 23 1/2" x 29"

• two 3/16" dowels

• tape

• string

• permanent markers

Lay the bag flat and measure and mark the cutting lines as shown below.

Cut along the lines, cutting away the shaded areas.

Open the bag and color one side of it with the markers. Let it dry.

Turn the kite over and tape the dowels according to the picture below. Reinforce the cut out and wing tips with tape.

Poke a hole in the each wing tip, and tie one end of a 10' piece of string through each one. This is the kite's bridle. Tie a loop at the end of the bridle, and attach a flying line to it.

from Hands Around the World :365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness & Global Respect by Susan Milord