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Share Your Favorite Holiday Destination

Share Your Favorite Holiday Destination
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Create a colorful postcard or poster about your favorite holiday destination, adding drawings, photos, key facts, and a short message to share.

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Step-by-step guide to create a colorful postcard or poster about your favorite holiday destination

What you need
Adult supervision required, black pen or fine marker, coloring materials markers crayons colored pencils, glue stick or tape, paper or cardstock, pencil and ruler, printed photos or magazine images, scissors, stickers or decorations optional

Step 1

Choose whether you will make a postcard or a poster and place the right-sized paper on your flat workspace.

Step 2

Write the name of your favorite holiday destination at the top of the paper in big bold letters.

Step 3

Lightly draw a simple layout with your pencil and ruler to make one space for a picture one space for a drawing and one space for facts.

Step 4

Pick a photo or cut a picture from printed photos or a magazine that shows your destination.

Step 5

Glue the photo into the picture space and press it down so it sticks well.

Step 6

Draw a colorful picture of something you loved about the place in the drawing area.

Step 7

Write three short key facts about the destination using bullet points or short sentences in the facts space.

Step 8

Write a short friendly postcard message of two to four sentences telling a friend why this place is your favorite.

Step 9

Add colors stickers and decorations around the edges to make your postcard or poster cheerful.

Step 10

Write your name and the date in a small corner so people know who made it.

Step 11

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!

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have printed photos, magazines, glue, or stickers?

If you don't have printed photos or magazines for the step 'Pick a photo...', print a picture from a phone or tablet, cut an image from colored paper or draw your own picture, and use a glue stick or double-sided tape instead of liquid glue and markers or scraps of colored paper instead of stickers.

My photo keeps wrinkling or coming loose after gluing—how can I fix it?

If the photo wrinkles or comes loose when you 'Glue the photo into the picture space,' use a glue stick or double-sided tape, press it flat and let it dry under a heavy book, and trim any excess edges so the paper lies flat.

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

For younger kids, draw larger picture/drawing/facts boxes with pencil and ruler and pre-cut or help glue the photo and write the three facts and short postcard message, while older children can research deeper facts, add a small map or neat typography, and prepare a photo to share on DIY.org.

How can I make my postcard or poster more special or advanced?

To enhance the postcard or poster, glue a small hand-drawn map or ticket stub near the facts space, add layered textures or travel-themed stickers around the edges, write a slightly longer friendly message, and photograph the finished piece to upload to DIY.org.

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Facts about holiday destinations

✉️ Postcards are designed to be mailed without an envelope—just write a short message, address, and a stamp!

🏖️ Famous holiday spots like the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall, and the Grand Canyon appear on millions of postcards every year.

📷 Smartphones let travelers take hundreds of photos on a trip, perfect for picking the best picture for a postcard or poster.

📬 Stamps and postmarks on a postcard become little souvenirs that show where and when it was sent.

🌍 There are nearly 200 countries to explore, each with unique landmarks, foods, and festivals to feature on a postcard.

How do I create a colorful postcard or poster about my favorite holiday destination?

To create a colorful postcard or poster about a favorite holiday destination, start by choosing the place and collecting photos, maps, or drawings. Sketch a layout: title, main image, facts box, and message area. Add key facts (location, fun things to do, weather) in short bullet lines. Use bright colors, stickers, and labels. For a postcard fold or cut to postcard size, write a brief message, add an address, and decorate the back if mailing.

What materials do I need to make a postcard or poster about a holiday destination?

You'll need sturdy paper or cardstock, markers, colored pencils, crayons, or paints, scissors, glue or tape, and printed photos or magazine cutouts. Add stickers, stamps, a ruler, and a pencil for sketching. Optional items: map snippets, glitter, decorative washi tape, a laminator or clear contact paper for durability, envelopes and postage if mailing, and a hole punch/string for hanging a poster. Supervise scissors and glue with younger children.

What ages is the postcard or poster activity suitable for?

Suitable ages: preschoolers (3–5) can join with adults by coloring and pasting photos; help with cutting and writing. Early elementary (6–8) can design simple postcards or posters, practice short sentences and labels with moderate supervision. Older children (9–12+) can research facts, arrange photos, and write detailed messages independently. Adapt complexity: younger kids use bigger shapes and stickers; older kids add maps, timelines, or mini travel guides.

What are the benefits of making a holiday destination postcard or poster?

Making a postcard/poster builds creativity, fine motor skills, and writing practice while teaching geography and cultural awareness. Children learn to summarize facts, choose images, and organize information visually. It encourages storytelling and confidence when sharing with family or classmates. This activity also promotes planning and research skills, and can be a screen-free way to bond with parents. For extra challenge, compare two destinations or turn it into a mini travel presentation.
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