inspired by Francesco Clemente’s sculpture Watchtower in Riot, create a flag that reflects your unique community. design using colors, symbols, + text that captures the heart of your neighborhood. 

ages 8 and up

supplies

• cardstock (any color)

• scissors

• writing utensils (markers, crayons, or colored pencils)

optional supplies

this activity is limited only by your imagination! below are a few of our favorite things to use.

• ribbon

• washi tape

• acrylic paint

• stickers

• fabric markers

• iron-on letters

• canvas

• felt

• yarn

• glue

step 1

think about your community. 

• where is it located geographically?

• who lives there?

• what are the people like?

• is your community rural or urban?

• what type of businesses are there? are there many small businesses, or large corporate offices?

• what might your community feel strongly about?

• is there a local sports team that everyone follows?

• is it an arts community?

• is your community known for its music, dance, or fine arts?

• is your community known for its delicious food? 

• do you have a local hero?

• what might your community stand for?

while you brainstorm, write or draw things that represent your community.

step 2

once you have finished brainstorming, look back through your responses + select a few that you find most important about your community.

how might these elements represent your community as a whole?

step 3

draft out your flag.

think about symbols, colors, + text that could represent your selected community elements.

arrange a strong composition for this information that tells the story of your community.

step 4

begin constructing the final flag.

bring all of the elements together to create a stunning representation of your unique community.

get creative with your supplies!

reflect

what does your flag say about your community?

what specifically do your selected colors, shapes, + text represent about your community?

what might someone else learn about your community by seeing your flag?

how might we spread more admiration + support for our communities?

be sure to share your flag by using the hashtag #dcfromhome