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Practice artivism

Design and create colorful awareness posters, stickers, or postcards about causes you care about, learning respectful messaging and community sharing skills.

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Step-by-step guide to practice artivism

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What you need

Paper or cardstock, colouring materials (markers crayons coloured pencils), pencil, eraser, scissors, glue stick, ruler, sticker paper or blank labels (optional), tape or envelopes (optional), adult supervision required

Step 1

Pick one cause you care about and name it out loud.

Step 2

Choose whether you will make a poster sticker or postcard.

Step 3

Write a short respectful message or slogan of a few words that explains your idea.

Step 4

Choose two to four colours you want to use for your design.

Step 5

Sketch a simple layout with pencil showing where your message and pictures will go.

Step 6

Draw the main image for your design in pencil or pen.

Step 7

Colour your drawing using your chosen colours.

Step 8

Write one or two clear facts or a short respectful sentence about your cause.

Step 9

Trim or cut your paper to the final size for a poster sticker or postcard.

Step 10

Add a bold border or a few stickers to make your creation stand out.

Step 11

Ask an adult for permission to display or hand out your creation in your community.

Step 12

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Help!?

What can we use instead of poster paper, sticker sheets, or markers if we don't have them?

Use folded printer paper or a cereal-box cardboard for a poster or postcard, clear tape or glue with wax paper as a sticker backing, and swap markers for crayons or colored pencils when you colour your drawing.

My colours are bleeding and my slogan is hard to read—what should I try?

Test colours on scrap paper first, sketch your layout lightly in pencil, let ink or paint dry before writing your slogan, and use a darker pen or a white space behind text to make the message clear.

How can I adapt this artivism activity for younger or older kids?

For preschoolers focus on choosing a cause, two colours and stickers, for elementary kids keep the sketch, short slogan and one or two facts, and for teens encourage detailed layouts, facts, multiple colours and digital versions to share on DIY.org.

What are some ways to enhance or personalize our poster, sticker, or postcard beyond the steps?

Add texture with collage or recycled materials, laminate or mount your trimmed piece for durability, include a QR code linking to facts, or create a series with different colour schemes and bold borders before asking an adult to help display them.

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Facts about art and civic engagement

🎨 Many street artists use stencils and stickers because they let you repeat a strong image quickly across a city.

✊ Protest art has been used for centuries — from printed broadsheets to posters in social movements — to sway public opinion.

📮 Postcards and stickers are tiny but powerful: they're cheap, shareable, and fit in pockets so messages travel far.

🖊️ Respectful, clear wording in advocacy artwork helps more people listen and join the conversation rather than shut down.

🤝 Hanging posters or swapping stickers at local spots (libraries, cafes, bulletin boards) is a friendly way to build community support.

How do I guide my child to practice artivism by designing awareness posters, stickers, or postcards?

To do this activity, start by choosing a cause and talking about it in simple, respectful terms. Brainstorm slogans and images together, sketch layouts, then transfer designs to poster board, sticker paper, or postcard stock using markers, paint, or a computer. Keep messages positive and factual, and preview finished pieces with an adult to avoid harmful content. Finish edges, add backing or lamination, and choose approved community or online channels for sharing with permission.

What materials do we need to make awareness posters, stickers, or postcards with kids?

Materials: heavyweight paper or poster board, postcard stock or blank labels/sticker paper, pencils and erasers, markers, colored pencils, tempera or watercolor paints, child-safe scissors, glue, clear tape or laminating sheets, ruler and stencils, and a printer (optional). Also have envelopes and stamps for mailing, reference fact sheets, and non-toxic art supplies. Keep a parent’s phone handy for permissions and safe online sharing.

What ages is designing awareness posters, stickers, or postcards suitable for?

This activity works for many ages with adjustments. Ages 4–6: focus on drawing, stamping, and simple slogans with adult help for cutting. Ages 7–9: encourage short messages, basic layout, and sticker-making with supervision. Ages 10+: research facts, compose respectful messaging, design digital graphics, and plan safe sharing. Always supervise sharp tools, discuss sensitivity, and obtain parental permission before posting publicly or online.

What are the benefits of practicing artivism with children (making awareness posters, stickers, postcards)?

Artivism builds creativity, empathy, and communication skills by turning values into clear, respectful messages. Kids develop fine motor skills, design sense, and confidence when their work is shared. The activity also teaches media literacy, fact-checking, and consent around public expression. With adult guidance on respectful language and safe sharing, children learn civic engagement, community connection, and how to advocate positively without causing harm.

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Practice artivism

Design and create colorful awareness posters, stickers, or postcards about causes you care about, learning respectful messaging and community sharing skills.

Table of contents

Step-by-step guide to practice artivism

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What you need

Step 1

Pick one cause you care about and name it out loud.

Step 2

Choose whether you will make a poster sticker or postcard.

Step 3

Write a short respectful message or slogan of a few words that explains your idea.

Step 4

Choose two to four colours you want to use for your design.

Step 5

Sketch a simple layout with pencil showing where your message and pictures will go.

Step 6

Draw the main image for your design in pencil or pen.

Step 7

Colour your drawing using your chosen colours.

Step 8

Write one or two clear facts or a short respectful sentence about your cause.

Step 9

Trim or cut your paper to the final size for a poster sticker or postcard.

Step 10

Add a bold border or a few stickers to make your creation stand out.

Step 11

Ask an adult for permission to display or hand out your creation in your community.

Step 12

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Help!?

What can we use instead of poster paper, sticker sheets, or markers if we don't have them?

My colours are bleeding and my slogan is hard to read—what should I try?

Test colours on scrap paper first, sketch your layout lightly in pencil, let ink or paint dry before writing your slogan, and use a darker pen or a white space behind text to make the message clear.

How can I adapt this artivism activity for younger or older kids?

What are some ways to enhance or personalize our poster, sticker, or postcard beyond the steps?

Watch videos on how to practice artivism

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Webinar: Culturally Appropriate Positive Guidance for Young Children in Our Care

4 Videos

Facts about art and civic engagement

🎨 Many street artists use stencils and stickers because they let you repeat a strong image quickly across a city.

✊ Protest art has been used for centuries — from printed broadsheets to posters in social movements — to sway public opinion.

📮 Postcards and stickers are tiny but powerful: they're cheap, shareable, and fit in pockets so messages travel far.

🖊️ Respectful, clear wording in advocacy artwork helps more people listen and join the conversation rather than shut down.

🤝 Hanging posters or swapping stickers at local spots (libraries, cafes, bulletin boards) is a friendly way to build community support.