Imagine you're in charge of a whole zoo. Plan it from above - the animals, the paths, the snack stand - and think about what each creature would really need.
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Axolotls, quokkas, narwhals - if you're animal-obsessed, see how many you can track down hiding in the grid.
'Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.' Print Oscar Wilde's words and stick them somewhere you'll catch them every day.
'Believe you can and you're halfway there.' Print Theodore Roosevelt's words and hang them where they'll cheer you on.
Time to get gloriously silly. Invent your own bum creature, then dream up an original dragon. The weirder, the better.
Be a pet portrait artist - draw the pet you've got, or the one you're still begging your parents for. Every whisker counts.
If today could go exactly your way, what would happen? Map your dream day from the moment you wake up, picture by picture.
Where do you see yourself one day? Dream up your future self and draw who you might grow into. Go as big as you like.
One kid drew the tree she's growing to sit under one day. Picture your own peaceful spot and draw yourself right in the middle of it.
A young writer started a mystery called 'Lonely' and left it on a cliffhanger. Pick it up and take the story wherever your imagination goes.
Two kids wrote a rhyming poem about their friendship. Have a read, then sketch your own bestie and put into words what makes them one of a kind.
Start with a trace of your own hand, then turn it into something unexpected - a forest, a flock of birds, whatever it sparks.
'No one is too small to make a difference.' Print Greta Thunberg's words and let them spark an idea worth chasing.
When big feelings hit, what actually helps you settle - a song, a pet, a quiet spot? Draw the things that bring you back to calm and keep your toolkit close.
Who's in your family? Draw the people (and pets) you love most and share the little things that make each of them special.
What could you talk about all day? Brainstorm the thing you love most, then turn it into a story worth reading.
Happiness usually hides in little things - a lunchbox surprise, grass under your toes. Keep a list as you spot them this week, and look back when you need a lift.
Write your name down the page and turn each letter into a word that's so you. An easy, fun first step into poetry.
Head outside, feel the breeze, and really look. Write and draw what you notice and wonder - the stuff you usually walk straight past.
You're the author now. Write something that fires you up - to convince, to share what you know, or just to make someone laugh - then draw it to match.
You probably know your way around a screen better than most. Turn that into a poster that teaches other kids how to look after themselves online.
Everyone has a spot that makes them feel calm - a bedroom corner, a beach, grandma's couch. Picture yours and sketch it, then notice what makes it feel so good to be there.
What do you see in these squiggles? Grab a pen and keep going until a random scribble turns into something only you'd dream up.
Whether you walk, ride or catch the bus, getting around is part of everyday life. Draw how you travel and the smart choices that keep you safe out there.
Made by a kid for fellow snack-lovers. Hunt down the brownies, pancakes and scones, then maybe sketch the treat you'd add.
Fill the frames with your favourite people, places and things - the stuff that genuinely makes your day better.
The best friendships are built from small, real moments. Draw a friend who matters to you and capture what makes them brilliant to be around.
If you were an animal, which would you be? Inspired by artist Pete Cromer, draw your match in big, bold colour and say why it fits.
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