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Thinking sheet · Imagine and invent
Make a Mascot
Design a mascot for your class, team or library: what creature is it, and what is its catchphrase?
- Grades
- K–5
- Time
- about 25 minutes
- Topic
- Imagine and invent
- Kids practice
- character design, persuasion, community
What kids do
“Your class needs a mascot! Design one everyone will cheer for.”
- Our mascot
- Mascot facts
- Why this mascot fits our class:
How to run it
- Talk about famous team mascots.
- Hold a class vote on the best design.
- Use the winner on class signs.
Talk about it
- What does your mascot say about our class?
- Why did you pick that creature?
- What would the mascot do at a game?
Take it further
Write a cheer for your mascot.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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