Make a Topical Meme

I don't have markers, paint, or a scanner — what can I use instead?

If you don't have markers or paint, color your sketch with crayons or colored pencils and if you lack a scanner use a smartphone camera to photograph the finished meme in good light as your clear digital copy.

My photo is blurry or the caption is hard to read — how do I fix it?

Ask an adult to take the picture or steady the camera, retake it in bright, even light, and place your caption on a plain area or darken it with a bold marker or simple edits so it remains readable when you save or scan.

How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?

For younger kids, pick a very simple current event, sketch the scene, and have an adult help write and place the one-sentence caption and handle saving/sharing, while older kids can photograph, use basic editing apps to add color or effects, and research punchier captions before uploading to DIY.org with permission.

What are some ways to make the meme more creative or longer-lasting?

Personalize and enhance your meme by adding color or simple edits, making a multi-panel comic or a series of memes about the same event, and saving clear scans of each to assemble an online gallery before sharing on DIY.org with adult permission.