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[Childcare] Fun Wind Play: Kite Flying, Pinwheels, and Hand Fans

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

We’ve gathered a collection of wind-themed activities perfect for childcare settings that you can enjoy while feeling the breeze.

In addition to classics like kite flying, pinwheels, and the traditional children’s song “Ue kara Shita kara,” there are wind-inspired art projects and games that create wind with a handheld fan.

From 0-year-old babies experiencing wind for the first time to older children in the preschool classes, everyone can have fun.

Activities that use wind might seem a bit tricky, but they’re easy to try and really engaging—so give them a go and copy these ideas!

As you play, you might even come up with your own original games.

[Childcare] Fun Wind Play: Kite Flying, Pinwheels, and Uchiwa Fans (11–20)

kite flying

New Year’s fun! Great for indoors too ♪ Instant kite-flying

kite flying

Kite flying, soaring through the sky on the wind, is one of children’s favorite wind-play activities.

Why not try feeling the breeze up close with a quick DIY kite made from A4 copy paper? First, fold the paper into thirds lengthwise.

Unfold it once, then fold it into fourths horizontally.

Use those crease lines to form a hexagon and attach straw spars for the frame.

Cut a toothpick into roughly 1 cm pieces to use as weights, tape them on, and tie on a string to finish.

This kite flies very well, and because it’s compact, it’s great not only outdoors but also for indoor play!

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In conclusion

How did you like the wind-play ideas? There were all kinds—from activities where you can feel the wind on your skin to ideas for making your own wind and playing with it.

If you find something you enjoy, be sure to head outside on a windy day and give it a try.

Wind play can be enjoyed year-round, so why not incorporate it into your everyday playtime?