If you were to draw a flag that represented you, what would it look like? You would be proud of it and its meaning because it would come from you. It would have colours that remind you of your identity and personality. It would have stars coming off its sides, symbolising someone in your life who cares for you or whom you admire. This flag is about how we define ourselves, not how others express themselves based on their definitions.
It will also give you an idea about who you are and where you want to go. Sometimes, there is tremendous pressure on us to be what others want us to be. This flag will help you separate the real you from the perceived you. There is no reason why something needs to be useful to anyone except yourself. If you're trying to decide what to do with your life, maybe it's more important to ask "what do I want?" than "what does the world need?"
When we think of flags, we think of countries. But flags are also symbols representing ideas, concepts, places, and people.
In this activity, you will create a flag to represent yourself. Consider that flags represent essential things to the people who made them. What is important to you?
Sketch out your ideas for your flag:
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What colours will you use on your flag? Which colour will go where?
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What shapes and patterns will you include?
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What symbols, if any, will be on your flag?
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What words, if any, will be printed on your flag?
Conclusion
This activity will fuel the imagination of your students, keep them busy for a long time and provide you with a lot of insight into their personality traits. This activity presents an opportunity to discuss the world we live in and how we fit into it. Students need to learn that they should not be ashamed of where they come from. This lesson is essential for children and practising adults, who may feel embarrassed or guilty because they did not grow up in a particular city or with a certain lifestyle. People need to understand that we are all the same inside and that our differences do not mean we are better than someone else.
