Let's get creative with similes
Write and illustrate a booklet of original similes comparing everyday objects and feelings, using drawings and simple sentences to practice creative language.
Step-by-step guide to get creative with similes
Step 1
Gather your materials and put them on a clean flat surface.
Step 2
Fold several sheets of paper in half to make a small booklet.
Step 3
Staple or tape the folded edge to bind your booklet.
Step 4
Write a fun title on the front cover that tells people your booklet is about similes.
Step 5
On the first inside page write a list of six everyday objects.
Step 6
On the next page write a list of six feelings.
Step 7
Pick one object and one feeling from your lists to pair together.
Step 8
Write a simile sentence using like or as to compare the object and the feeling on a new page.
Step 9
Draw a picture on the same page that shows your simile.
Step 10
Repeat steps 7 through 9 for each remaining page until your booklet is full.
Step 11
Color and add details to each drawing to make your booklet bright and clear.
Step 12
Share your finished simile booklet on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
I don't have a stapler or tape — what can I use to bind the booklet?
If you can't 'Staple or tape the folded edge to bind your booklet', punch two holes along the fold and thread yarn or ribbon, use a strong binder clip, or glue the spine with liquid glue and press under a heavy book until dry.
My fold isn't crisp and the pages keep slipping when I try to bind — how do I fix that?
To make a neat fold for 'Fold several sheets of paper in half' and stop pages slipping before you 'Staple or tape the folded edge', align edges carefully, crease firmly with a ruler or the edge of a credit card, and press the folded stack under a heavy book for a few minutes before binding.
How can I adapt the activity for younger children or older kids?
For younger kids simplify 'On the first inside page write a list of six everyday objects' and 'On the next page write a list of six feelings' to three picture-backed choices and let them dictate similes, while older kids can expand to more objects/feelings, write multi-clause simile sentences, and add descriptive captions to their drawings.
How can we enhance or personalize the simile booklet before sharing it?
To personalize and upgrade your booklet before you 'Share your finished simile booklet on DIY.org', decorate the front cover with a collage or sticker title, add color-coded pages for different feelings, write your name and date on the title page, and include a short caption explaining each simile next to its drawing.
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Facts about figurative language
📝 A simile usually uses the words "like" or "as" to compare two things — e.g., "as brave as a lion."
🏛️ Ancient poets like Homer are known for long, detailed "Homeric similes" that compare epic events to everyday scenes.
🎭 Famous writers such as Shakespeare used similes to make emotions and scenes more vivid.
🧠 Kids often learn new words faster when they see a picture paired with the word (visual + verbal learning).
🎨 Making up similes is a fun creativity boost — it helps kids practice noticing details and making surprising connections.
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