There's a whole other world out there of kites. In this world, kites are made from simple materials  and flown by people who rise from their desks at 5 p.m. and have some fun.

Gather the kids and build a kite together. They're so simple and inexpensive to build - I'll show you exactly how in a moment.

Then get out there and have some fun with the kids in this cooler weather to rejuvenate your mind!

Have some fun with the kids to rejuvenate your mind...

The Classic Scott Sled kite is durable and convenient to transport. This kite flies well in very light breezes, so long as the line is kept taut.

This is what you'll need to build your kite:
• Butcher cord or thin garden twine
• Sticky tape or glue
• 1 Sheet of strong paper (102cm x 102cm)
• 2 Strong, straight wooden sticks of bamboo or wooden doweling 90cm and 102cm
• Markers, paint or crayons to decorate your kite.

Are you ready? Because I'm going to show you just how easy it is to build a kite in a moment...

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See how easy it is to build your own kite...

1. Make a cross with the two sticks, with the shorter stick placed horizontally across the longer stick. Make sure that both sides of the cross piece is equal in width.

2. Tie the two sticks together with the string, making sure they're at right angles to each other. Apply a dab of glue in the joint between the two sticks to keep them in place.

3. Cut a notch at each end of both sticks. Make it deep enough for the type of string you are using to fit in to.

Cut a piece of string long enough to stretch all around the kite frame. Make a loop in the top notch and fasten it by wrapping the string around the stick. Stretch the string through the notch at one end of the cross-piece, and make another loop at the bottom.

Stretch the string through the notch at one end of the loop at the bottom. Stretch the string through the notch at the other end of the cross-piece.

Finish by wrapping the string a few times around the top of the stick and cutting off what you don't need.

The string frame must be taut, but not so tight as to warp the sticks.

4. Lay the sail material flat and place the stick frame face down on top. Cut around it, leaving about a 2-3cm margin. Fold these edges over the string frame and tape or glue it down so that the material is tight.

5. Cut a piece of string about 122cm long. and tie one end to the loop at the other end of the string to the loop at the bottom.

Tie another small loop in the string just above the intersection of the two cross pieces. This will be the kite's bridle, the string to which the flying line is attached.

6. Make a tail by tying a small ribbon roughly every 10cm along the length of string. Attach the tail to the loop at the bottom of the kite.

7. Decorate!
 

Now get out there and have some fun!
 

Pascale Barrow
Managing Editor of Personal & Finance Confidential