LO2: audience profile

Imaginary Entity: 

Basic Description:

Sam the Explorer is a bright, adventurous 5-year-old boy with an insatiable curiosity about the world around him. He is always eager to learn, explore, and make new friends, embodying the spirit of discovery and playfulness typical of children his age.

Physical Appearance:

His height is around 3 feet 7 inches (109 cm). His build is slim but energetic, ready to run, jump, and climb. His hair type is short, with tousled brown hair that often looks messy. His eyes are large, with expressive green eyes that sparkle with curiosity and excitement. He typically wears practical, comfortable clothes suitable for exploring—jeans or cargo shorts, a T-shirt with a fun design (like dinosaurs or rockets), and sneakers. He often sports a colourful backpack full of his "exploration gear" (magnifying glass, notebook, and favourite toy).

Personality Traits:

Sam is a curious boy, always asks questions and wants to understand how things work. He is very adventurous and loves exploring new places, whether it’s the backyard, a park, or a museum. He can easily make friends and enjoys playing with other children. He has a vivid imagination, often pretending to be a pirate, astronaut, or jungle explorer. He is energetic and enthusiastic, always on the move and ready for the next adventure. He is empathetic, often showing care and concern for his friends and family, and usually wants to help others.

Backstory:

Sam lives in a suburban neighbourhood with his parents and his older sister, Lily. His family supports his curiosity, often taking him to zoos, science centres, and nature trails. Sam’s favourite is his stuffed dinosaur, Rex, who accompanies him on all his adventures.

Daily Activities:

Exploring Outdoors: Sam loves being outside, whether collecting rocks, observing bugs, or climbing trees. He loves playing pretend, enjoys creating imaginative scenarios with his toys and friends, turning the living room into a spaceship or a pirate ship. He loves reading picture books about animals, space, and dinosaurs. He often asks his parents to read to him or tell him stories. He enjoys building with blocks, drawing pictures, and making crafts. He thrives on interacting with other children, playing tag, hide-and-seek, and group games.

Favourite Things:

He always carries Rex a stuffed dinosaur, his trusty companion. His favourite food is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, apple slices, and chocolate chip cookies. His favourite colour is green because it reminds him of forests and dinosaurs. His favourite book is "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. His favourite activity includes Going on "expeditions" in his backyard or at the park, equipped with his magnifying glass and explorer’s hat.

Interactions with Family and Friends: 

Sam is very close to his family. He enjoys Storytime with his parents and playing games with his sister. His parents encourage his curiosity by answering his many questions and engaging in his imaginative play.

Sam is well-liked by his peers. He’s good at including everyone in his games and often leads group play activities. He’s sensitive to others’ feelings and is quick to offer a hug or a kind word.