Instagram Photo Booth

I mentioned in my 1st week plans that I wanted to create an Instagram photo booth. I though that this would be a fun thing to have set up in the classroom on the first day of school to help break the ice and document the day. I got the idea from this group at freshman orientation on the University of Northern Iowa campus, where I recruit for Camp Adventure. I asked the group where they got their Instagram prop and how much it costs and they told me a local advertising agency designed and made it for them for $90. Well I do not know about you guys, but that would pretty much be my budget for the entire year, let alone just for a fun class prop. So I decided I would try and come up with a cheaper alternative. (It cost me $6 total).

First, I put together a document on Pages. I then went to the local copy shop where I was planning on getting it printed in color poster size. Well a color poster costs $40, even if it just has a little color, so I went for the $3 black and white instead (they will still get the idea!). My version is a little different since I personalized the user name and added the bottom buttons later after I realized it was missing something. If you would like to make your own, please follow the steps below:

cutting out the photo booth (missing the bottom buttons)

• Download this editable document to make it fit any class 
• Get it printed poster size
• Cut out the center of both the poster & poster board
• (optional laminate the poster)
• Glue it to cardboard or foam board 
•  I used hot glue and also made reinforcements on the back with the extra foam board (see photo below)
• Set up in classroom with directions & have fun!

using hot glue to make side reinforcements

I am planning on making detachable hashtags so students can add things like #Español1, #Español2, or special occasions like #DíadelosMuertos. If you would like yours to last and use it during the year, I would recommend laminating it. I spent $3 to laminate it for a grand total of $6 for the project.

Trying out the photo booth

Also, for another option you could customize this document, print it out for students and have them draw or add a picture or themselves to post in the room as a getting to know you activity.

If your class uses this, please share pictures with me!

Update: If you would like to download all of my back to school products together, you can find them here.