Idea Tips　

Here are some tips to help you with Step 1 of application sheet, “Reflect on the past, present, and future!” Be sure to use them as a reference!

Imagine and write them down!

• Before writing directly on the application sheet, try brainstorming on a separate piece of paper while thinking about the theme.
• What is important to you? What do you like? What are you currently working on? Think of the things you frequently do.
• Why do you like it? Why is it important? Why are you working hard on it? Try thinking about the reasons.
  • Is it because it’s fun?
    
  • Is it because you can do the activity with someone else?
    
• How do you feel when you are doing this activity?
• If you could do something else, what would you want to try?

Here are some tips to help you with Step 2 of application sheet, “Express your feelings on a butterfly with colors and patterns!” Be sure to use them as a reference!

Prepare tools!

• What will you use to draw?
  
  • Try drawing directly with crayons, colored pencils, pens, or paints.
  • Try using a tablet device (digital drawing apps are OK too).
• Combine materials!
  
  • Use stamps.
  • Stick origami or stickers on it.
  • Attach different materials.

Things to keep in mind

Even if your feelings are important to you, they may hurt someone else or make them feel bad. Let's check the following things to keep in mind so that everyone can look at the submitted work with a good feeling.

• Don’t copy or use other people's ideas or creations without permission.
• Don’t write anything that could make others feel sad.
• Don’t do anything that breaks the rules that everyone is following.