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Two possibilities with a lantern tree — digital things that explain themselves

A paper-and-pencil activity with a lantern tree. Try “two possibilities”.

Kids activity · Drawing and storytelling · Digital things that explain themselves

Imagine a lantern tree in a place you invent. This is a make-believe paper activity; you can use drawings, spoken words, or writing.

Design a pretend button for a friendly robot and draw what happens when it is pressed.

  1. Draw two different versions side by side.
  2. Give each version one useful or funny feature.
  3. Tell someone how the character might choose.

Use ordinary paper and a pencil or another familiar drawing tool. Stay where you are comfortable. You do not need to go outside, collect objects, send a message, or share personal details.

Try a question

What did your character notice that it had not noticed at the beginning?

Younger readers can ask a trusted grown-up to read the instructions with them. There is no score and no need for your picture to look like anyone else’s.