Materials
white construction paper 8 1/2 " x 11"
felt pens
scissors (adult only)
string
hole punch
ribbons
crayons
Instructions
Use a black felt pen to outline a kite on construction paper. Photocopy
enough kites for the class. Precut string for the kites about 6".
What to Do
1. Give each child a paper kite. Ask them to cut out the kite.
2. Ask the children to punch a hole in their kites, for the tail.
3. Ask the children to color their kites, and to print a number on the kite. Say,
"Choose a number between one and five. Place one of these numbers on your
kite. We are going to play a kite number game." Then help the children to
print their names at the bottom of their kites.
4. Ask the group of children to hold up their kites. Play a version of "Simon Says"
by giving the children directions, such as:
* If you have a number five on your kite, stretch to the sky.
* If you have a number two on your kite, jump up and down.
* If you have a number three on your kite, run in place.
* If you have a number one on your kite, turn around in circles.
* If you have a number four on your kite, hop around.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
* Display the kites in class. Can each child tell you about his kite? Listen to all
the children's comments. Write down their comments if possible.
* Can the children tell you how many numbers they saw today?
