Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“If you had your very own flag or symbol, just for you, what would it look like?”
What to listen for
If they include things they love, animals, colors, activities, they're expressing pride in what makes them uniquely them, a healthy sign of self-identity forming.
If they include something about family or friends in the design, that shows their sense of self is deeply tied to the people they love, which is worth noticing warmly.
If they say "I don't know," ask what colors or shapes feel like "them" to start narrowing it down.
What this tells you
What they put on their flag reveals what they're most proud of about themselves right now.