Bookmark Bio

Group members create a bookmark that represents their personalities.

Before the meeting: Make bookmarks out of any color of cardstock. 8 inches by 2 inches. Collect a stack of old magazines (ones with lots of various pictures). Bring several glue sticks.

Explain to your group that you are going to create a bookmark that represents who they are as individuals. Tell they have to do that by tearing out pictures and words from the magazines. have them glue it their pictures and words to the bookmark. Give them 10 minutes.

After they have finished making their bookmark, take turns having everyone explain the significance of the pictures and words chosen.

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