Write wizard fan-fiction

What can we use if we don't have paper, colouring materials, or access to DIY.org?

If you don't have paper, use sturdy cardboard or the backs of cereal boxes, if you lack colouring materials use crayons, markers, colored pencils or even cut-up colored magazine paper for collage, and if you can't access DIY.org photograph the pages and email or print them to share with family instead.

My child is stuck choosing a magical ability or writing the middle paragraph about the problem—how can we help?

Help them by offering three concrete power choices (for example invisibility, talking to animals, or moving small objects), ask what obstacle would make the main goal harder, and use the map sketch step to invent a location-based challenge that becomes the middle paragraph's problem.

How can I adapt the activity for younger or older children?

For younger kids, simplify by choosing a name and ability together, drawing the map, illustrating two scenes, and dictating the opening/middle/ending sentences for you to write, while older kids can expand each paragraph, add more detailed dialogue, make multiple edits, and prepare a polished upload for DIY.org.

How can we extend or personalize the wizard fan-fiction project once it's finished?

Extend the project by creating a decorated cover page, writing short backstories for the mentor and friend, making a simple prop like a wand to act out the read-aloud, adding more illustrated scenes with your colouring materials, and posting the expanded story series on DIY.org.