Ingredients

• A kite
• An open area of ground – if you have a hill better still!
• Make sure there are no overhead obstructions and power cables.
• Windy weather

Description

Remember being excited about flying a kite when you were little?
This activity is fascinating for grandchildren as they send a kite soaring into the sky. To make it more interesting for your grandchild why not take them to buy the kite as well?

Age

• 3yrs +

Duration

• 30 minutes depending on where you are going
• Can be adjusted to suit the child or form part of a longer walk.

Cost

• Potentially free!
• It may cost if you need to drive or catch a bus to where you want to walk, and also if you need to pay an entrance fee to a country park.

Educational Value

• Hand eye coordination

Granny Rating

• 4/5