How to...

1. Prepare your creation space. Find a space where you can reflect and make. Be sure to bring your creative notebook and any making materials that inspire you—like markers, magazines, scissors, glue stick, coloured and textured papers, etc.

2. Begin with reflection. In your creative notebook, make two columns. Label one column “My super-strengths” and the other “My kryptonite”. Now think about the characteristics and skills you possess that make you “super”. Don’t be shy. Write these in the super-strengths column. Next, think about the characteristics that cause you to feel vulnerable and place these in the “kryptonite” column.

3. Imagine the Super-You. Using your two lists, begin to imagine a new superhero(ine) that represents you. What superpowers do you possess? Who—or what—is your nemesis? How are you helping the world? When do you activate your superpowers? What is your background story?

4. Stretch your imagination. Play around and enjoy altering reality. Can you fly? Are you a super math genius who unlocks deep secrets to solve the world’s most wicked problems?

5. Name yourself. What is your superhero(ine) name?

6. Sketch your super emblem. Draft a simple sketch of your superhero(ine) emblem. Remember, Batman has the bat signal and Superman wears an “S”. What is the symbol that will represent you?

7. Bring your superhero(ine) to life with a visual. Using your making materials, or a digital program, create a visual of your superhero(ine). Design a look. Include super gadgets and don’t forget your emblem. Add a super tag line or quote—like Spiderman’s motto, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

8. Share your super story. Share your superhero(ine) with others. Practice telling your story.