Welcoming and Entering
Part of Families
Materials for Activity
- Instant processing camera (or digital camera)
Preparation for Activity
- Place instant camera, poster with images of participants, glue, and markers in a work area.
Description of Activity
Welcome
Welcome participants at the door. Invite them to engage in the opening activities. Collect forms indicating camera availability. Encourage new participants to add a photograph of themselves to the poster. Invite all to look through the magazines for media images of families.
Participant Photographs
Arrange an area for taking photos with an instant camera or digital camera. Ask one adult leader to supervise the area. Invite new participants to let a peer take their photograph. You will use these photos in future sessions. Display the poster with photos from last session.
Including All Participants
Make sure the camera(s) and poster showing participants' photographs is accessible to all.