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by Kimberly Stinson Serrano
Topics: Middle School, Writing, High School
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If you know of all the greatest kid-friendly places in town, here’s an activity that puts your knowledge to use! Compile a booklet listing all the places in your city where kids would love to go, such as restaurants, events, and playgrounds. Help other kids to know all about the fun things to do, and help your child practice his typing and design skills while you’re at it!

  What You Need:

  • Paper and pen or computer
  • Digital camera (optional)

What You Do:

  1. Make a list of categories where kids would love to go in your city. Examples include: Places to Eat (restaurants, ice cream parlors, candy shops), Places to Play (playgrounds, parks, arcades, swimming pools, hiking trails), Museums and Art Galleries, Stores (clothing, books, toys), Libraries (including story times and special activities), Movie Theatres, and Special Events (parades, festivals, block parties).
  2. Include a timetable of the dates of special events, and the days and times each place is open.
  3. Write down your favorite locations in each category. Have a favorite pizzeria? Place it under the Places to Eat category. Be sure to include important details such as the address, phone number, website, and hours/days that each place is open.
  4. Write a sentence or two about why you like each place or event so much. Does your favorite ice cream shop offer the world's best chocolate sundae? Do you love story time at your local library? Be sure to mention what makes it great!
  5. Get others involved by asking friends what their favorite spots are! Include their answers in the guide, too.
  6. If you have a digital camera, take photos of each place on your list. You can print the photos and include them in your guide, or draw a picture of each place if you don't have a camera!
  7. When you've gathered all the information for your guide, type up the information on the computer or handwrite it very neatly. Ask a parent or friend to check for errors.
  8. Come up with a title, such as "City Guide for Teeand add your name as author. Don’t forget to include photos or drawings for as many entries as you can!
  9. Print, or take the handwritten booklet to a local print shop and make copies. Approach your Chamber of Commerce or City Welcoming Center about making your guide available to visitors or newcomers!