Family Fun Time: Family Flag

Here’s a fun family activity to spark creativity and bring everyone together — design your very own Family Flag!

What You Will Need:

• A large piece of plain cotton fabric

• Coloured pens, markers, and paper

• Coloured fabric pieces

• Glue

• Fabric paint

Step 1: Brainstorm Together

Gather the whole family and brainstorm ideas for your flag.

Think about:

• Each person’s favourite colour

• A favourite object or hobby

• A symbol that represents each family member

Draw your ideas on paper first. Make it truly participatory — from the oldest to the youngest. Ensure everyone contributes and feels included. Planning the design should be just as fun as creating it!

Step 2: Create the Flag

Once your design is ready, begin working on the large piece of fabric.

Encourage everyone — young and old — to add their special colour, symbol, or object. It doesn’t have to be perfect. The goal is participation, not perfection.

Step 3: Add Your Family Message

Think of a family promise, Bible verse, or special saying that reflects who you are as a family. Add it to your flag using fabric paint or markers.

Step 4: Make It Come Alive

Be as colourful and creative as you like. You may glue or sew extra fabric pieces or decorative elements to fill empty spaces and enhance the design.

Display It with Pride

Hang your finished family flag above your front door or in a special place in your home. Each time you look at it, may it remind you of the joy and memories you created together.

Resist the urge to be perfectionistic or critical — don’t let that spoil the process. Instead, enjoy one another and cherish the precious time spent creating something meaningful as a family.

Adapted from Family Falooda — a unique and inspiring resource for young families, written by Rod & Ruthie Gilbert with Luke & Kirti Gilbert.