Show your acting mentor some love
Make a handmade thank-you card and perform a short, heartfelt monologue for your acting mentor to show appreciation and practice performance skills.
Step-by-step guide to show your acting mentor some love
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Step 1
Gather all the materials listed and set them on a clean table.
Step 2
Think about your acting mentor and write down three specific things you appreciate about them.
Step 3
Decide how long your monologue will be and what feeling you want to show (for example 30–60 seconds and warm or grateful).
Step 4
Fold one piece of paper in half to make the card shape.
Step 5
Sketch a simple picture or title on the front of the card with a pencil.
Step 6
Add color and decorate the front of the card using your colouring materials and stickers.
Step 7
Write a short heartfelt message inside the card using at least one item from your appreciation list.
Step 8
On a separate paper write your full 30–60 second monologue using your appreciation notes.
Step 9
Practice your monologue aloud with expression and gestures at least three times.
Step 10
Perform your monologue for your mentor with clear voice and feeling.
Step 11
Hand your finished thank-you card to your mentor after your performance.
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 stickers or colouring markers for the card?
If you don't have stickers or colouring materials, use magazine cut-outs, fabric scraps, bits of wrapping paper or crayons to decorate the front of the folded paper card during the 'Add color and decorate' step.
My child freezes or forgets lines during the performance—how can we fix that?
Write the full 30–60 second monologue on the separate paper as cue cards, practice the monologue aloud with expression and gestures at least three times, and mark simple prompts to build confidence before the mentor performance.
How should we change the activity for younger children or older teens?
For younger children, shorten the monologue to 15–30 seconds, help them fold and sketch the card and pick one appreciation item to write inside, while older teens can extend to a full 60-second monologue, add detailed decorations and sharper gestures during practice.
What are a few ways to make the card and monologue extra special or personal?
Personalize the folded card by gluing a small printed photo or a pressed flower to the front during the 'Sketch and Add color' steps and record the practiced 30–60 second monologue on a phone to include or share after you hand the finished thank-you card to your mentor.
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Facts about performing arts for kids
🗣️ Audition monologues often run about 60–90 seconds (roughly 150–200 words) — perfect for showing range without losing attention.
🎭 Many famous actors hone their craft with short monologues — a strong minute can make a casting director remember you!
🤝 Mentorship helps young performers improve faster — mentors give feedback, confidence boosts, and helpful connections.
🌟 Saying 'thank you' both aloud and in a card brightens the recipient's day and helps the performer practice clear, expressive delivery.
💌 The greeting card industry sells billions of cards worldwide every year — a handmade card becomes a unique keepsake.
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