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Printer friendly version Kite Pattern in PDF PLANNING COMMUNITY KITE DAY CELEBRATIONS Month of the Young Child® Kite Day was a new statewide event for MOYC 1999. It is patterned after an event that has been sponsored and organized by Metro Detroit AEYC for several years. Kite Day can be held any day, a specific day is not designated. The day may include additional activities for children. Kite Days are organized by communities, agencies, schools and centers, places of worship, individual programs, neighborhoods and families. Below is a suggested list of supplies. List of Supplies On-Site Supplies Kite Making Supplies: plastic: preferably white plastic so designs can be easily seen. Best source: 40" by 300" Poly Pebble Banquet Roll: White, Gordan Food Service, approximately $10.00 per roll (May also be found at: grocery store, 1/2 Off Card Shop, Paper Factory). An alternative may be large white plastic garbage bags. dowels: 1/8" by 17", 2 per kite (1/8" dowels can be easily cut with scissors). Seek donations from local hardware stores or lumber companies. kite string strapping tape (NOT masking tape!) paper punches decorating materials (i.e. permanent markers, stickers, acrylic paint) optional 'handle' (i.e. section of a cardboard toilet paper or paper towel tube) - handles make it easier for small fingers and hands to keep hold of the kite string! SEE KITE PATTERN AND DIRECTIONS Other Supplies: film and photo processing trash bags tables/chairs (as needed) drinks/snacks (optional, at a minimum, have water available) Staff/Volunteers: An appropriate number of staff/volunteers are needed to facilitate kite-making and kite-flying!