Let’s be honest. Kites are great but they can also be a royal pain – all that tangled string, getting enough wind to launch the kite high, etc.

This quick project gives kids the fun of a kite without the hassle. (Bonus points: there’s fine motor skill practice involved!).

Cut the center from a paper plate (or several plates, if you want multiple kites).

We went through our craft bin and selected pretty ribbon to tie on as the kite tails.

Now for that fine finger work! Help your child tie each ribbon around the bottom rim of the plate.

Travis was really proud when I told him this was almost like tying shoelaces.

No need to wait for a windy day – just run and the kite flutters with you!

Looking for a slightly more complicated project? Try out our plastic bag kite or tissue paper kite.