Funny family collage

As a fun project, I used Pixlr to create a collage of family members, then used available decorative stickers to add humor. This web tool allows you to modify pictures from your files, the internet or sample photos they offer on their website. There are also options for layouts, boarders, photo modifying, and much more.

The functions available are easy to use because the different options are labeled with both words and symbols and the website was easy to use overall.

I can use this as a project for additional computer experience for most any aged child K-8. The younger children will have more random art, whereas the older children can get very specific and precise photograph modification.

Since the children will use pictures of themselves, family members or classmates from pictures we've gathered, collected or taken, The Ohio Visual Art Standards for Producing/Performing for the kindergarten level will be completed. Specifically, 1PR - Demonstrate beginning skill and craftsmanship in the use of art and tools. Also 4PR Create an artwork based on observation of familiar objects and scenes.

Understandably, not all family members have the ability or involvement in order to gather digital copies of pictures so I would make sure there are plenty available for the students.

Students with disabilities may need modification with this assignment ex: vision impairment.

Access to computers in the classroom is necessary. If the classroom does not have computers, or enough to complete the assignment in a timely manner, arrangements to use a lab elsewhere in the school or nearby library or center may be necessary.

As always, any use of the internet must be monitored and supervised.