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Choose a location and show it off
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Pick a favorite place and create a mini travel poster or diorama with photos, drawings, and facts to proudly show others.

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Step-by-step guide to create a mini travel poster or diorama

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What you need
Adult supervision required, coloring materials (markers crayons colored pencils), glue stick or tape, pencil and eraser, photos or printed images of your place, poster board or sturdy paper, scissors, shoebox or extra cardboard for a diorama, stickers or small decorations optional

Step 1

Pick your favorite place and say its name out loud so you know what to show.

Step 2

Decide if you want to make a travel poster or a shoebox diorama.

Step 3

Gather the materials from the list you will need for your chosen format.

Step 4

Choose 2 to 5 photos or images of your place to use on your project.

Step 5

Sketch a simple layout on a scrap paper showing where pictures drawings and facts will go.

Step 6

Draw a map or a big landmark from your place on your poster or as a background for the diorama.

Step 7

Write three short fun facts about the place using clear simple sentences.

Step 8

Attach your photos drawings and facts to the poster or glue them inside the shoebox to build your scene.

Step 9

Add a big title and a catchy slogan that makes your place sound exciting.

Step 10

Decorate with stickers or extra designs to make your project pop.

Step 11

Let the glue dry and then take a clear photo of your finished poster or diorama.

Step 12

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use instead of a poster board or shoebox if we don't have them?

If you don't have a poster board or shoebox, use a large cereal box cut open for a flat poster or a small shipping box or shoe shipping carton as a diorama instead.

My photos or drawings keep peeling off the poster or shoebox—how can I fix that?

To keep photos and drawings from peeling off the poster or inside the shoebox, use white glue or a glue stick evenly, press firmly and weigh pieces down with books while the glue dries, or use double-sided tape for instant hold.

How can I change the activity to suit different ages?

For younger kids have them pick one photo and use pre-cut shapes and stickers while an adult glues, for elementary kids follow the sketch, draw a simple map and write three short facts, and for older kids add a detailed landmark drawing, research-based facts, or create a digital poster to print and share on DIY.org.

What are some ways to make the poster or diorama more special or advanced?

Make the project more special by adding textured materials like sand or fabric to the background, installing battery-powered fairy lights inside the shoebox diorama, or recording a short video tour to post with the photo when sharing on DIY.org.

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Facts about travel and geography for kids

🎨 Collage and mixed-media (combining photos, drawings, and cut paper) were popularized by artists like Picasso and Braque.

🏛️ Dioramas started out in museums and theaters as lifelike miniature scenes to teach or tell a story.

📸 Modern smartphones let kids snap, edit, and print photos to add instantly to posters or dioramas.

🌍 Tourism makes up roughly 10% of global GDP and helps people discover new cultures and places.

🗺️ Travel posters became hugely popular in the early 20th century to advertise trains, ocean liners, and tourist destinations.

How do I make a mini travel poster or diorama to show my child's favorite place?

Start by choosing one favorite place and collecting photos, drawings, or small souvenirs. Decide whether to use a poster board or a shoebox diorama. Sketch a layout, glue photos and drawings, add a bold title and simple facts (location, favorite things to do). Include a small map and 3D elements for dioramas. Let your child decorate, label items, and practice a short verbal “tour” to proudly present their creation to family or classmates.

What materials do I need to create a travel poster or diorama?

You’ll need a poster board or shoebox, printed photos or drawings, scissors, glue or tape, markers and crayons, construction paper, and a ruler. Optional supplies: stickers, small toys or souvenirs, cotton for clouds, printed map cutouts, and index cards for facts. For safer crafting, use child-safe scissors and non-toxic glue. A phone or camera helps capture photos, and clear labels or a laminator can make the display more durable.

What ages is making a travel poster or diorama suitable for?

This activity works for many ages: preschoolers (3–5) enjoy coloring, pasting, and simple labeling with adult help; early elementary kids (6–8) can arrange photos, write short facts, and add basic 3D elements independently; older children (9–12+) can research details, design layouts, and create more realistic diorama scenes. Adapt complexity and supervision based on fine motor skills and reading level, and let older kids take the lead for learning and confidence.

What are the benefits of making a mini travel poster or diorama?

Creating a poster or diorama builds research and storytelling skills as kids pick facts and present them. It strengthens fine motor skills through cutting and gluing, encourages creativity in design, and boosts confidence by sharing their favorite place. The activity supports geography awareness and family memory-building, and it’s a screen-free project that promotes planning, writing practice, and verbal presentation skills when children describe their display to others.
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