Photo Frenzy!

If anyone follows me on Pinterest, you know that I pin a ton of ideas daily.  I have found many great recipes and home ideas this past week...so check them out!  I will definitely be trying some new recipes this weekend and create posts once I'm finished.  However, today I must give credit to Meghan Buell.  She is not a Pinterest user.  She is actually the mother of one of my students.  Today, she came in to present to  the class about her son (he was our student of the week). I typically have a parent come and share photos/tell stories about their child to celebrate. Well, she took the cake!  Here is what she created...I thought it was so creative and one-of-a-kind.

Now, you may be thinking, what is this?  Well, Meghan created 23 puzzles that had various photos of her son on them.  Each student received a photo puzzle and had to try to put it together.  Afterwards, they shared stories about the moments each photo displayed.  It was a great way to highlight her child's life instead of creating a Powerpoint or poster.  The students loved seeing all of the photos and had a great time putting the puzzles together.

Before Meghan left, I asked her exactly how she created these photo puzzles.  I mentioned Pinterest and told her that I would be posting this idea tonight.  Here are her directions:

Materials-

• 8x10 photos
• foam poster board
• Modge Podge spray adhesive
• Slicer or scissors

How to make-

1. Use spray adhesive to adhere photo to foam board.  Use adhesive sparingly because the foam board will disintegrate. 
2. Use a slicer (her husband has many tools!) or scissors to cut foam board/photos into puzzle pieces. She created 12 piece puzzles.  

If you are looking for a creative way to share your child's life through photos...try this out!  I am so glad that I learned how to make this project.  It will definitely be used in the near future!