It All Starts with the Right School Culture
A positive school culture is the wind beneath every student’s wings. It’s what makes classrooms feel welcoming, hallways buzz with excitement, and learning soar to new heights. But how can schools nurture this uplifting environment in creative, hands-on ways? One surprisingly powerful tool: kite kits.
Why Kite Kits?
Kites are more than just colorful shapes in the sky—they’re symbols of hope, freedom, and unity. Building and flying kites together can help students and staff connect, collaborate, and celebrate their shared community.
How Your School Can Use Kite Kits to Foster Positive School Culture
School-Wide Events
Organize a kite festival or “Soar Day” at the start of the year. Invite families, staff, and community members to join in. Watching hundreds of kites take flight is a powerful visual reminder of what’s possible when everyone comes together.
Celebrate Diversity
Host a “Kites Around the World” day, where students design kites inspired by different cultures. Invite members of your community to share about kites in their culture. This activity sparks conversations about diversity and inclusion, helping everyone feel seen and valued.
Whatever you chose, make it an annual event your community looks forward to. One of our longest clients has shared with us how what started as a single day has evolved into an annual event held for almost 20 years. It’s become engained in their school culture (they have even made the kite their school symbol!) and is an event that builds memories that last a life-time.
In the simple act of decorating, assembling, and flying a kite you will achieve more than you thought possible:
Teamwork and Collaboration
Assembling a kite requires cooperation. Students work in pairs or groups, learning to communicate, delegate, and problem-solve. This teamwork builds trust and strengthens relationships.
Creativity and Self-Expression
Decorating kites gives students a chance to express themselves. Whether they paint their favorite colors, write inspiring messages, or draw school mascots, each kite becomes a unique reflection of its creator.
Outdoor Fun and Wellbeing
Flying kites gets everyone outside, moving, and laughing together. It’s a joyful break from screens and a boost for mental health. And we know, time in nature helps children learn.
Make Learning Come Alive
Links between learning standards and kiting are found accross all subjects and all grades. From learning about the cultural importance of kites around the world, to expressing themselves through art, to hands-on exploration of science concepts like lift and drag the possibilities are endless.
Tips for Getting Started
- Choose easy-to-assemble kite kits suitable for all ages. Kite Kits from Kites in the Classroom come with everything you need to assemble and fly a kite, are easy to decorate with markers, paints, and stickers and every order includes a Kites in the Classroom Guidebook to help you plan a successful event.
- Pair older students with younger students to help build school wide connections.
- Invite parents and guardians to participate in the fun and start building relationships with your wider community.
- If your school has a PTA or PTO this is a great activity for them to organize and fund.
- Encourage students to write positive messages or school values on their kites.
- Capture the event with photos and share them in newsletters or on school walls.
- Visit the blog post “Planning a Kiting Event” for more ideas!
Conclusion
Our Kite kits are simple, affordable, and full of potential. By bringing students and staff together to build, decorate, and fly kites, schools can create lasting memories and a culture that truly soars.
Want to know more? Check out our video on how to assemble our Kite Kits and see just how easy it is!
And of course, reach out any time – we love to help educators!