Take a silly selfie

What can we use instead of paper masks or special colouring materials if we don't have them?

If you don't have paper masks or colouring materials for step 2, cut silly shapes from cereal-box cardboard or use crayons, washable markers, or stickers on plain printer paper to make the cutouts.

My selfies keep coming out blurry or the prop isn't visible—how do I fix that?

If photos are blurry or the prop from step 3 isn't clear in shots from steps 8–10, ask the helper from step 7 to steady the camera by bracing their arms, move closer to the plain sheet or wall in step 4, and hold the prop slightly toward the camera for better focus.

How can I change this activity for different ages so it's safe and fun?

For toddlers, use large soft props and have an adult complete steps 6–9 while the child practices one silly face in step 5, for early school-age kids let them decorate pre-cut masks in step 2 and try the three camera angles in steps 8–10, and for older kids encourage designing complex cutouts and choosing a favorite to edit before sharing on DIY.org in the final step.

What are some creative ways to extend or personalize our silly selfie activity?

To extend the activity, create a theme (superheroes, animals), make props from recyclables when gathering materials in step 1, add captions or simple edits after picking your favorite in step 11, or assemble a collage of the three angle shots from steps 8–10 to share on DIY.org.