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Each month I like to offer my kids a bunch of activities that’ll spark their imagination and creativity. I think the stories and activities a person can come up with when offered an open-ended idea is amazing.
For this activity, you will need: Drawing & craft supplies, an audio/video device, paper, and pencil
The two words for this month are:
Spark & Heatwave
These words can be used alone, or mixed and matched in any way to inspire stories, and then expressed in the form of a poem, diorama, dance, song, musical composition, skit, a dramatic expression, sculpture, a structure of some kind, or something else of the person’s choosing.
Tips & Suggestions
Creativity is the main goal for this activity, there aren’t any limits.
Use a thesaurus to find different ways to use the words. Use related words too.
Anything can be written, but don’t forget that pictures and actions can tell a story too.
A story can be recorded with an audio/video device.
A great way to combine multiple recording methods is to narrate an illustrated story, and capture it all on an audio/video device so it can be enjoyed again later!
Play this activity inside or out!
Play this activity inside or out!
If you need some inspiration, consider the following ideas:
Come up with a news report about a heatwave going on in your area or somewhere else. Make props to go with your story and maybe some video footage to go along with it.
A spark can be a great idea. Pretend you get a bright idea and act it out. Record your actions. Add music. Include props.
Create a character with the name ‘Spark’ or ‘Heatwave’, then write a story, create a comic, or make a drawing about one of his or her adventures. Consider making a diorama too!
Create a character with the name ‘Spark’ or ‘Heatwave’, then write a story, create a comic, or make a drawing about one of his or her adventures. Consider making a diorama too!
Draw on a personal experience about either of these words. Something you saw, felt, touched, heard, etc..
Be creative and have fun.
