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The bright colours, the sound of air rushing through fabric and the feel of the kite pulling, or the parachute billowing overhead, can all help provide children with a sensory experience which is both stimulating and relaxing Absolute beginners

Absolute beginners

The key to successful kite flying lies in resisting the urge to be over ambitious. All children will want to fly the most flamboyant and dramatic-looking kite if you allow them to and they, and you, will become frustrated when the kite proves difficult to handle. The best way to begin is to choose small, easy-to-handle kites which even very young children can have a go at flying. Spirit of Air stocks a huge range of kites and their Mini Kites are recommended for five-year-olds and upwards. These kites are made from durable, rip-stop nylon with a flexible fibreglass frame and they measure around 4.5 x 11in. The classic diamond shaped kite in this range is priced 1.99; the Mini Delta is priced 4.99 and the Mini Box is priced 6.99.

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