What she discovers here becomes the crown of her personal crest.  She is exploring Who I Am Becoming. A symbol will sit above the shield and may change as she travels through the rest of the Fair.

In class, your daughter will be introduced to the concept that curiosity is the key that can spark many ideas. At home, the booklet gives her space to explore these ideas with her Fair Companion. Both of them may be surprised by what they discover.  

HOW YOU CAN HELP 
       • Help them find a time and private place to spend approx. 1 hour together.
       • Make sure she has the envelope she received from school with her and ask her to consider the 3 questions before
         they meet.
       • If she shares an idea with you, welcome it with curiosity. Ask "What do you love about that?"
          rather than the more practical "Could you make a living from it?"
 
Please remember - This isn’t about choosing a career or making a plan. It’s about noticing what excites her and trusting that it can change, and probably will. There are no right answers. She may keep some reflections private, and that’s okay. 

In the Spark Tent, you are not there to give advice. You’re there to be curious with her.  

Before you meet 
She’ll have answered three questions from her booklet:  
     What excites you?
     What makes time disappear?
     What would you try if you knew you could not fail?  

She’ll share her answers first if she wishes. Then she’ll turn the questions to you.  

What she’ll ask you 
Take a moment beforehand to think about these:  
     When you were 14, what excited you most?
     What made time disappear?
     What would you have tried at her age if you knew you could not fail?
     What did you think you wanted when you were young, and what did you discover once you kept asking why?
     When did you know what you wanted to become? Did it change?
     Was there something you were sure you couldn’t do, until you discovered you could?  

How to share your story  
Offer a short, honest memory, then turn the focus back to her. Your story is a doorway she walks through, not a room you stand in.  

A little vulnerability goes a long way. If something didn’t work out, or you changed your mind, or you were afraid, tell her. It shows her that not knowing is part of the journey.  

The question to prepare for  
She’ll ask: “What do you think I’m naturally good at, maybe without realising it?”  

Come ready with something specific you’ve noticed in her. Look for the talent hiding inside something she simply enjoys. In the story, Thea thought she just loved playing make-believe with her little cousin. Then she realised what she really loved was seeing someone discover something new about themselves.  

Keep it open  
     Avoid steering her towards a career or a “sensible” answer.
     If her answer surprises you, ask “Why?” or “What happened next?” One question often leads to another.
     Let silences sit. Some of her best thoughts may come after a pause.
     Her booklet is private. Let her decide what to share.  

Before you finish  
Her last step is to write down “a spark I want to remember.” You might share one of your own too.