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Materials:
Construction Paper
(we used 11 x 17)
Tissue Paper
Crepe Streamers
Scissors
Glue
Hole Puncher
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These Japanese Carp Kites (or
Koi Nobori) make some really
beautiful beautiful fish kite for
children to fly around!
Step 1
Optional:  Get your glue ready on a
paper plate, and use a brush to
apply it
Step 4
For younger children, you can draw
lines for them to follow, so that
they're scales overlap nicely.
Step 5
After you finish the first row of
scales, add in second row of scales
on top of the first.
Step 3
On the long side of the paper,
apply a strip
Step 6
Continue to add in additional layers
of scales, overlapping each
previous row.  Stop when you're a
little over halfway full.
Step 7
Glue a thin black strip of
construction paper on top of the
final row.  This is optional, and just
makes the scales look a bit more
"Cleaned-Up."
Step 8
Cut out two eyes for your carp, and
glue them on your construction
paper, spaced as shown in the
photo.
Step 9
Cut a variety of colored Crepe
Paper Streamers, about 2 feet in
length.
Step 10
Turn your paper over, trim the sides
of any extra overhanging scales.  
Don't trim the
Step 11
Apply a layer of glue along the
bottom edge of your paper.
Step 12
Glue on your Crepe Paper
Streamers.
Step 13
Turn your paper over.
Step 14
Roll up your paper (with the scales
on the outside)  Staple or glue
along the edges to keep it together.
Step 15
Punch holes on each side of the
paper, and tie a piece of yarn to
each hole.
All Done!
Hang up your Kite in a
windy spot, and enjoy the
view!
  • Talk with children about the
    Japanese Holiday "Children's Day"
    or "Kodomo-No-Hi"
  • Talk with them how parents have
    strong hopes and desires to see
    their children succeed in life.