container of soap bubbles outside. have your child stand in one spot and slowly turn in a circle while blowing bubbles. when the bubbles drift straight out in front of your child, that means the wind is coming from directly behind you.
now have your child turn around to face into the wind. do the two of you see clouds, rain, or blue sky in that direction? whatever weather you see, the wind will probably bring it your way soon!
find an open area with no trees or power lines nearby.
stand with your back to the wind while you hold the spool of kite string.
have your child face you, holding the kite. 