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  • Objective:

    Objective:

    Objective: Enhance concentration, creativity, and memory through collage-making.


    1. Life Collage

    Participants select magazine images to create a composition representing important moments in their lives.

    This activity encourages self-reflection, creativity, and the sharing of personal stories through visual expression. Participants will create a collage by selecting images from magazines that represent meaningful moments or experiences in their lives, reflecting on their past and present. It’s a wonderful way to spark conversation and build connections within the group.

    • Participants will browse through magazines and select images that reflect meaningful aspects of their lives.

    • Encourage them to cut out pictures, words, or phrases that represent their memories, hopes, or experiences.

    • Participants will then glue these elements onto their poster boards to create their personal collages.

    • Encourage creativity: Use markers or crayons to add personal details, borders, or embellishments to the collage.

    • Allow participants to work at their own pace and take breaks if needed.



    GOALS:

    • Promote self-reflection and personal storytelling.

    • Encourage creative expression and artistic exploration.

    • Foster social interaction and communication among participants.


    INDICATORS:

    • Are participants selecting images that reflect important moments in their lives? Yes/No

    • Are they sharing their stories or thoughts behind the images they’ve chosen? 0-4 scale


    MATERIALS:

    • Magazines with a variety of images (e.g., nature, travel, family, activities, emotions).

    • Large sheets of paper or poster boards.

    • Glue sticks or glue.

    • Scissors (ensure they are safe and easy to handle).

    • Markers, colored pencils, or crayons for additional decoration.

    • Optional: Decorative items such as stickers, glitter, fabric, or photos.



  • TIMETABLE:

    TIMETABLE:

    TIMETABLE:

    • 10 mins - Introduction & Warm-up:

      • Briefly explain the purpose of the activity: creating a visual representation of life’s important moments.

      • Discuss the concept of a collage, and show an example if possible.

      • Encourage participants to reflect on the most significant events, places, people, or feelings they associate with their life’s journey.

      • Offer prompts if needed, like:

        • “What images remind you of your childhood?”

        • “What represents a special moment in your life?”

        • “What kind of images make you feel happy?”

    • 40-50 mins - Life Collage Creation:

    • 10 mins - Reflection & Sharing:

      • After completing the collages, give participants an opportunity to share their artwork with the group, explaining the significance of the images they selected.

      • Discuss the process and how it made them feel.

      • Reflect on the diversity of life experiences within the group and how these stories bring people closer.



    • Adaptations for Disabilities:

      Adaptations for Disabilities:

      Adaptations for Disabilities:

      • Visual Impairments: Use larger magazines with high-contrast images. Provide tactile materials such as textured paper or fabric that can be incorporated into the collage. Assist with cutting or offer pre-cut images.

      • Hearing Impairments: Provide written instructions and demonstrations. Encourage communication through written or visual methods.

      • Mobility Impairments: Ensure the workspace is comfortable and accessible, with supplies within easy reach. Provide seated options for participants who cannot stand or reach a table.

      • Cognitive Impairments: Simplify the instructions by using clear and visual prompts. Provide one-on-one assistance to help with the selection of images and assembly of the collage.



      • Tutorial

        Tutorial

        "Stories in Images: Collage and Memory"


          • Coordinator

          Stichting CODINE-Netherlands

          Partner

          ZONA INTEGRARE EUROPEANA ROMANIA

          Partner

          ASSOCIATION DE COOPERATION AL DESAROLLO ABARKA SPAIN

          ERASMUS+ KA210 ADU

          ADULT EDUCATION

          Erasmus + PROJECT

          2023-1-NL01-KA210-ADU-000157474 ‘Seniors ZONE in gamification and art-therapy’
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