Inventive Moments - Ninja Brainstorm

Hmmmmm....it's a bit like Power Rangers Ninja Storm, but it's actually a brainstorming session with your friends and family members to collaborate on new ideas for stories, films, plans, what have you.

First of all, we need to make place cards for your meeting members, themed around the characters of Batman Ninja. You will need:

• Some card paper
• Some pens or markers

Fold each piece of paper in half, then write down on each folded piece of paper in big letters what you want each member of your meeting group to represent:

• The Bat (The meeting leader)
• The Butler (The wise one)
• The Sparrow (The comical one)
• The Cat (The sassy one)
• The Joker (The crazy one)
• The Quinn (The enthusiastic one)

Once everyone's gathered, place six notebooks and six potfuls of pens, markers and pencils on the table, and begin your brainstorming session. It can be about any kind of thing you want - it can be a film you want to work on (or a TV series), it can be a book you want to write, or just any kind of random idea or thought that inspires you. Whatever you like, don't be afraid to let your ideas show.

Only a true Bat can think up great ideas, like a Batman Ninja.

Make Reusable Coke Can Pencil Pots

What you’ll need

• 1 empty, rinsed Coke Zero can (ask an adult to help remove and smooth the top edge)

• Washi tape, ribbons, stickers, scraps of colourful paper or fabric

• Non-toxic glue or double-sided tape

• Safety scissors (and an adult helper!)

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Steps

1. Give it a gentle clean

   • Rinse out your empty can with warm water until all soda residue is gone.

   • Let it dry completely.

2. Smooth the edges

   • With an adult’s help, use pliers or a can opener to gently remove and file down any sharp rim.

   • Wrap the top edge in a strip of washi tape or a band of fabric to make it nice and smooth.

3. Dress it up with love

   • Wrap the outside with colourful paper or fabric, trimming to size.

   • Secure with glue or double-sided tape.

   • Add stickers, doodles, or tie a pretty ribbon around the middle—make it your very own masterpiece!

4. Fill and enjoy

   • Pop in your pencils, markers, crayons (even paintbrushes!), and place it on your desk.

   • Every time you reach for a pencil, you’ll smile knowing you’ve given new life to what would’ve been thrown away.

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Why it’s awesome for our planet

• Reduces waste: Instead of tossing cans into the bin, you’re turning them into something useful.

• Saves resources: You’re reusing metal, so fewer new materials need to be made.

• Sparks creativity: Crafting your own pencil pot is fun, gives you a sense of pride—and helps the Earth at the same time!

“Small acts of kindness to nature grow into big waves of change.” 🌱