All the kites had been made with great care. They had sturdy frames, beautiful colors, interesting decorations, and long tails. Before the kites soared into the clouds, the preschoolers watched a multimedia presentation introducing them to the history and types of kites, as well as the tale “Franklin’s Kite”.
Next, the preschoolers walked with their kites in a colorful procession through the neighborhood. The march ended in the kindergarten garden, where they tried flying the kites. Some parents also took part in the fun, helping their children get the models airborne.
Although the light wind did not allow the larger and heavier constructions to take off, the shared fun brought the children much joy. All the preschoolers received gifts for making their kites.
The preschoolers concluded that flying kites was not easy, but they were not discouraged and declared that they would make further attempts with their parents when the wind was stronger. The event organizers, teachers Dorota Berestecka and Iwona Witczak, were extremely pleased that so many parents, despite their numerous daily responsibilities, had found time to build a kite. Working with a child to build a kite is not only fun, but also develops manual and construction skills and stimulates creative imagination—in short, it is learning combined with outdoor recreation, providing many enjoyable experiences.
(information: MMP branch no. 3)