Astronaut Characters
When a child draws an astronaut they are almost always drawing themselves, which makes this the archetype where the "your child is the hero" part of ArtifyTales is most literal. What the drawing usually does not specify is the mission, and that is the useful question to ask.
Making a astronaut into a character
Give them a job on the crew
Engineer, pilot, botanist, geologist — a specific role gives the character something to be the best at.
Where are they going
A named destination changes every story that follows. The Moon, Mars, a moon nobody has been to.
What did they bring
One personal object in the suit pocket is often the whole story.
Curiosity over bravery
The best astronaut characters solve things by noticing, which is a more useful trait to hand a child than fearlessness.
Questions to ask your child about their drawing
- What is your astronaut’s job on the ship?
- Where are they flying to?
- What did they bring from home?
- Who else is on the crew?
- What do they hope to find?
Common questions
- Can I use a photo of my child instead of a drawing?
- Yes. Upload a photo and it becomes an illustrated astronaut character, which is how most families do this one.