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Pre-K Quick Projects: Let’s Fly a Kite!

a person flying a kite in a field

In this engaging activity, students will dive into the world of kite flying. They’ll start by reading a captivating book about kites, sharing their own kite-flying experiences, and then get hands-on by creating and flying their very own kites using a sled kite template. Throughout the activity, they’ll explore important learning standards and concepts, including observation, counting, shapes, and motor skills.🪁

Pre-K Projects with Flying Plant: Fluttering Flora

planes dropping seeds from the sky

Young students will explore the world of flying seeds through a captivating book. They'll learn about seed dispersal mechanisms and create paper whirly-birds inspired by maple seeds. The goal is to deepen their understanding and inspire observation of seeds in flight.

Unlock the Secrets of the Skies: Craft Your Own Japanese Zero Fighter!

Japanese Zero model airplane being assembled

The DIY Japanese Zero Model invites you to step back in time and create your own piece of aviation history. Armed with basic tools, card-stock paper, and a humble penny, you'll assemble a meticulously crafted template. The blueprint, a coded message from the past, guides you through precision engineering as you shape the fuselage, wings, and tail. Place the penny in the nose for balance, then launch your Zero into the open skies—a miniature hero reclaiming its legend.  

Feel free to embark on this nostalgic adventure and become the pilot who resurrects the Japanese Zero's legacy! 🛩️✨

The DIY UMX A-5 Build

THE ONE WEEK UMX A-5 VIGILANTE BUILD By Chris Wolfe, The RC Geek Once in a long while my good Friend Brent (Corsair Nut) gets to spend some time in

Foam Plate Cloud Tramp

By Gary Hinze Responding to a discussion about airplanes made from foam plates and a proposed Foam Plate Airplane Contest, I started working on a foam