Share a Cool Fact or Skill You Learnt from an Unlikely Source
Share a cool fact or skill you learned from an unlikely source; write and draw it, and explain where you learned it and why.
Step-by-step guide to share a cool fact or skill you learnt from an unlikely source
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Step 1
Pick one unlikely source where you learned something cool like a friend a cartoon a neighbor or a garden.
Step 2
Think of one clear cool fact or skill you learned from that source.
Step 3
Write a short fun title at the top of your paper that names the fact or skill.
Step 4
Write the fact or skill in one clear sentence under the title.
Step 5
Write two sentences that say where you learned it and who taught you.
Step 6
Write one sentence that explains why this fact or skill is cool or useful.
Step 7
Draw a picture that shows the fact or how to do the skill.
Step 8
Add simple labels or arrows to your drawing to show important parts.
Step 9
Color your picture using your coloring materials.
Step 10
Decorate the rest of the page with patterns stickers or borders to make it bright.
Step 11
Write your name and the date at the bottom of your page.
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!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have paper, stickers, or specific coloring materials listed in the instructions?
Use recycled cardboard or a cereal-box panel for the page, torn magazine pictures or hand-cut shapes instead of stickers, and pencils, crayons, or colored scraps glued down to color your drawing and decorations, then photograph the finished page if you can't upload directly to DIY.org.
What should we do if the child can't decide on one clear fact or their drawing doesn't show the skill well?
Have them make a quick list of unlikely sources (friend, cartoon, neighbor, garden), pick one, use the instruction 'Write the fact or skill in one clear sentence' as a fill-in-the-blank template, and lightly pencil the drawing first so they can erase and add labels or arrows to clarify the skill.
How can the activity be adapted for younger or older children?
For preschoolers, an adult can write the title, one-sentence fact, and name/date while the child draws and sticks simple decorations, and for older kids have them add a detailed labeled diagram, two-sentence source explanation, or a short video to upload to DIY.org.
How can we extend or personalize the finished page beyond the basic instructions?
Turn your drawing into a step-by-step mini-poster or comic with extra labels and arrows as the instructions suggest, add mixed-media borders or patterns for decoration, and attach a short video or QR link showing you doing the skill before sharing on DIY.org.
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Facts about learning from unexpected sources
âď¸ Drawing something and writing about it together helps your brain remember it better (combining images + words strengthens memory).
đ§ Millions of how-to videos online let kids learn new skillsâfrom drawing to fixing toysâby watching short clips.
đ§ Much of what people learn happens informallyâby watching, playing, and trying things outside school.
𧪠Serendipity means happy accidents: Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin after noticing mold that killed bacteria.
đľ Stories and tips from grandparents or neighbors often carry folk knowledge and life hacks you wonât find in textbooks.
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