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Kites!

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Let's go fly a kite! Little learners cut, glue, color, and design kites from a variety of materials. The step-by-step instructions are included along with three wonderful book recommendations. Tip: This project could easily be incorporated into several other subjects. 

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art techniques, shapes

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kites, scissor skills, shapes, art project, art techniques, cutting skills, flying kites, functional art, visual and performing arts
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Grade
K - 2nd
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Visual & Performing Arts
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