Do you use Photo Props in your class?

I’m a fan of makeshift photo booths for any occasion! I like to think that a a costume or photo props liven any party! Everyone rolls their eyes when they see the props but once they’re in front of the camera, they have a blast…trust me!

Using the Photo Booth app on your Mac is THE funniest thing, especially with your girlfriends! If you try it in your class, use the alien setting, it makes for awesome and creative stories!

As fun as costumes can be, I’m pretty sure my Admin. wouldn’t be a huge fun so I’ve resorted to fun props and signs for special occasions. They make for lots of giggles, great parent gifts, and serve as wonderful inspiration for writing.

This little freebie was a hit this year. I left it outside of my classroom door on the first day of school and parents took photos of their kiddos while holding up the sign.

I taught a combo last year, so I made these number signs as props. I also bought several colorful pairs of sunglasses from Target’s Dollar Spot and took this same photo with my students. I used the photo for our class writing wall.

This year, I’m teaching a straight second so only one number was needed. Can I get an amen?!?!

Target has great thematic photo prop kits for all of the holidays. This Christmas one was a huge hit at our class holiday party. I had an awesome parent who set up a backdrop and took photos of the class. I had leftover props from my annual ugly sweater party!

On the 100th day of school, we had fun using our Christmas props and the Aging App to inspire our 100th day writing.

Target also had fun St. Patty’s Day props which were used to inspire our leprechaun writing inspired by Erica Bohrer.

Target does it again with cute bunny ears and more for Easter. We used these photos for an easy peasy parent gift {framed photo with popsicle sticks}.

So…let’s have some fun with Halloween! I snagged some Halloween headbands from the Dollar Spot at Target and we went crazy! Even the boys took part in wearing the headbands!