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#PhotoFestival21 - Day 13 : Home

#PhotoFestival21 - Day 13 : Home
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Create a photo collage of "home" by photographing five favorite items around your house, arranging prints, and describing each with a short caption.

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Step-by-step guide to #PhotoFestival21 - Day 13: Home photo collage

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What you need
Adult supervision required, colouring materials markers crayons pencils, glue stick or double sided tape, poster board or large sheet of paper, printed photos of 5 favorite items, printer paper or photo paper, ruler or straight edge optional, scissors, sticky labels or small pieces of paper for captions

Step 1

Choose five favorite items in your home that make you feel cozy or happy.

Step 2

Gather the five items in one bright spot so you can photograph them easily.

Step 3

Take a clear photo of each item one at a time making sure the whole item is in the frame.

Step 4

Ask an adult to help you print the photos on printer paper or photo paper.

Step 5

Cut out each printed photo neatly using scissors.

Step 6

Lay the cut photos on your poster board and try different arrangements until you like one.

Step 7

Glue or tape each photo down in your chosen layout.

Step 8

Write a short 1 or 2 sentence caption for each photo on a sticky label or small piece of paper.

Step 9

Stick each caption below its matching photo.

Step 10

Decorate around your photos with drawings borders or stickers to make the collage pop.

Step 11

Ask an adult to help you take a photo of your finished collage and share your creation on DIY.org

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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What can we use if we don't have a printer, photo paper, or poster board?

If you don't have a home printer or photo paper (step: Ask an adult to help you print the photos), use regular printer paper or print photos at a library or pharmacy and substitute stiff cereal box or construction paper for the poster board.

What should I do if my photos turn out blurry or the items don't fit in the frame?

If a photo is blurry or the whole item isn't in the frame (step: Take a clear photo of each item one at a time), retake it using a steady surface or the camera grid and use low-tack tape to test arrangements on the poster board before gluing.

How can I adapt this activity for younger or older children?

For younger kids, pick three favorite items and have an adult help with printing, cutting, and gluing (steps: Gather the five items, Ask an adult to help, Cut out each printed photo), while older kids can photograph more items, type longer captions, and add mixed-media decorations or a theme.

How can we enhance or personalize the collage beyond the basic instructions?

To personalize the collage, add fabric swatches or small found objects around the photos (step: Decorate around your photos), write a short memory on the back of each photo, and take a photo of the finished collage to share on DIY.org.

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Facts about photography and collage-making for kids

✂️ Photomontage—cutting and rearranging photos—was a favorite technique of Dada artists to create surprising, playful images.

🖨️ Kodak's Brownie camera, introduced in 1900, made photography affordable for families and helped popularize printed photo albums.

🏠 The English word "home" traces back to Old English "hām," meaning village or estate—your home connects to a long history!

📸 The first permanent photograph (a view from a window) was made in 1826 by Nicéphore Niépce and took about 8 hours to expose!

🖼️ The word "collage" comes from the French for "gluing"—artists like Picasso and Braque made glued-paper art famous in the early 1900s.

How do I do the #PhotoFestival21 Day 13 "Home" photo collage with my child?

Start by asking your child to pick five favorite items that feel like home. Photograph each item from different angles using a phone or camera. Print the photos or use a digital editing app, then arrange the prints on poster board or in a scrapbook. Have your child write a one-sentence caption for each photo explaining why it’s special. Finish by decorating the page and displaying the collage where the family can see it.

What materials do we need to make a home-themed photo collage for #PhotoFestival21 Day 13?

You’ll need a camera or smartphone, a way to print photos (home printer or print service), photo paper or standard paper, scissors, glue or double-sided tape, and a poster board or scrapbook page. Add markers, stickers, washi tape, and labels for captions. Optional items: a frame for display, a laptop or app for digital collages, and props to stage photos if your child wants to stylize their shots.

What ages is the #PhotoFestival21 Day 13 photo collage activity suitable for?

This activity works well for a wide range: toddlers (2–4) can choose items and pose for photos with adult help; early readers (5–7) can take simple photos and help caption with support; elementary kids (8–12) can compose images, print and arrange independently; teens can create digital collages and write reflective captions. Adjust complexity, supervision, and tools to match the child’s motor and reading skills.

What are the benefits and safety tips for making a home photo collage with kids?

Making a home collage boosts observation, storytelling, fine motor skills, and family bonding while encouraging pride in familiar objects. For safety, supervise use of scissors and printers, keep small choking hazards away from young children, and avoid photographing private documents or sensitive items. If sharing online, get consent from family members and blur or skip faces if you prefer privacy. Try variations like themed collages, digital layouts, or a scavenger-hunt version.
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