Activity: Design a Personal Flag – A Creative Identity and Values Workshop

Perfect for: Indoors or outdoors (at a table, on the grass, or with chalk outside)

Best for: Ages 6+ (teaches self-awareness, symbolism, values, design thinking, and storytelling)

Activity Description:

Invite children to design their own personal flag—a bold, colorful banner that represents who they are, what they care about, and what makes them unique. They’ll choose symbols, colors, and patterns that reflect their personality, interests, strengths, and values. It’s a deeply creative project that turns self-reflection into art.

How to Do It:

1. Ask Identity-Exploring Questions First

To spark ideas, ask:

• “What are three things you’re proud of?”
• “What values are important to you?” (Kindness? Courage? Curiosity?)
• “What animal, shape, or symbol feels like you?”
• “What colors feel like your personality?”

Write their answers down to use in the design.

2. Learn About Symbolism Together

Briefly explain how flags use colors and shapes to tell stories:

• Red = courage or strength
• Blue = calm or loyalty
• Stars = hopes or dreams
• Circles = unity
• Trees = growth

Let them invent their own meanings too!

3. Design the Flag

Use paper, card, or fabric. They can:

• Draw or paint it
• Use collage (cut-out images, magazines, textures)
• Use chalk or markers if doing it outdoors

Encourage them to explain what each part of the flag means.

4. Present Their Flag Like a Leader

Set up a flag-raising ceremony or presentation. Ask:

• “What does your flag stand for?”
• “What would your country/team/family be like?”
• “If someone saw your flag, what would they know about you?”

This builds confidence in their identity and how they communicate it.

5. Keep or Display It Proudly

Pin it to a wall, turn it into a t-shirt or poster, or make it part of a personal journal.

They’ll remember that who they are matters, and they can shape their own symbol of strength and pride.

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