May 9-13, 2022
Theme: Photography History and Styles
Skill Building: Math, Renaissance Art and Dealing with Change
Person-Centered Thinking & Safety
Monday May 9, 2022
Today happens to be...National Lost Sock Memorial Day
Check In (5 min)
Share one thing that happened from your weekend.
Introduce the Week (3 min)
Photographyis the theme of the week! We will explore small bits of its history and learn more about the different types of photography.
Client-led Exercise
Have a volunteer lead the group in 5 minutes of light stretching
Show & Share (10-min)
How do you use something around you to stay organized?
Thematic:
The History of Photography
PRESENTERS:Use the links below to help guide a diuscussion about photography. You can also record answers using the white board option.
Review the history of photography as a team then ask the following questions:
The History of Photography in Pictures
Teded: From Camera Obscura to Camera Phone
- How did photography start?
- Who were some key players in the invention of photography?
- How has photography changed over time?
- What do you find most fascinating about photography?
Skills: Math
See how many math questions you can answer on this math worksheet, as a group using this number line and thermometer.
(note: the number line only goes to 10 on each side but you can also use the annotation option to fill in the rest on the number on the image or by using the whiteboard)
Body Break
Remind of the theme: What's the theme of the week?
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Did you know that the second week of May is National Stuttering Awarness week? What do you know about stuttering? How can we spread awareness about stuttering? Find out more about this by visiting and exploring this website.
Civics & Community Awareness
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Today happens to be...National Clean Your Room Day!
Check In (5 min)
What inspired you about photography yesterday?
Client-led Exercise
Have a volunteer lead the group in 5 minutes of light stretching
Show & Share (10-min)
An easy go to recipe that you enjoy making (or having made) at home. If you like any of the other's recipes, feel free to write them down and save them for later!
Thematic: Different Type of Photography
Many photographers specialize in different types of photography. You may hear, see or read different types of photography styles online or on social media. What types of photography styles interest you?
Here is a short list of photgraphy styles-search online for some examples of images of a few of them.
After, research which photo studios that you can fin d in your home town, by using the internet brower.
Skills: Speaking about Change (group discussion)
As you all know, last week we spent some time talking about the changes ahead. Come May 16th the online space will be alot smaller, due to Hope Services meeting the requirements to have long term funding for our programs.
In order to keep funding for our programs we must follow the guidelines, by law, the Department of Dissability Services and SARC Regional Centers, will only pay for in person services-but there could be a chance for them to continue to fund the online program.
In short, we have to prove that online program is valuable and is necessary. That it's still helping everyone with their quality of life. That online program is still considered a service.
- How can we deal with the changes that are ahead?
- What can you do to support someone that you know well in program who may be having a hard time adjusting to this?
- What can you do to help our staff feel support duing this change?
Body Break
Remind of the theme: What's the theme for the week?
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Do you have any food allergies? Share with group if you do. This week is also Food Allergy Awareness Week, check this website out to learn more.
Well Being and Social Connection
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Today happens to be...National Foam Rolling Day!
Check In:
How are you feeling?
Thematic activity - Photography Tips with our Phone!
Photography can be fun and exciting, even with our phones. Techonology has improved so much over the past few years that capturing photos and videos from your phone can look very professional.
- Can you share what you like about your phone or tablet's camera?
- What features are on there?
- Can you share what media equipment that you've used at program in the past? (if applicable)
- If you are feeling inspired to find some tips and tricks for your phone's camera, check out this video.
Client-led Exercise
Have a volunteer lead the group in 5 minutes of light stretching
Share and show
What have you been thinking about or dreaming about? If you can't think of anything, what have you been hoping for?
Skills- Math Vocab
- Using the vocabulary words on this sheet, look up image examples for each angle.
- (Note: It does say to cut and paste each card, but we will work with what we can)
- After you find an image of angle, look as see if you have items around you that show these types of angles.
Body Break
Remind of the theme: What's the theme of the
week?
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
This week is National Hospital week! What a great way to show some support to our hospital staff. Where is the nearest hospital located near you? You can use the internet to find out. Want to find out more about this awareness week, you can find out here
Rights & Self Advocacy
Thursday May 12, 2022
Today happens to be...National Fibromayalgia Day!
Check In (5 min)
What is something about yourself that we might not know yet?
Client-led Exercise
Have a volunteer lead the group in 5 minutes of light stretching
Show & Share (10-min)
Share a photo of your favorite type of flower or plant. Why do you like this flower or plant so much?
Start thinking about photography for advocacy: (5-10 min)
PRESENTERS:You can share screen and use an internet broswer to find photos.
Share one photograph that is famous for being a photograph that drove advocacy
Examples of Photographs that drove movements:
20 Photos that Show America's History of Activism
- Ask participants why they think this photograph helped the movement
- Brainstorm movements that participants think could benefit from photography
Skills-Advocating for Change in Policy (group discussion)
The last several weeks we've been talking about many people that helped advocate for civil rights. We also learned about advocacy, what it means, its different parts and more.
From what you've learned over the past two weeks, how can we advocate for Policy change, to keep online program's funded by the state of california? What can we do to get our voices heard?
- What steps should we take to let law makers know that online program is a service?
- How can we as a group take action on this?
- What can we do to show that our online program needs long term funding?
Body Break
Remind of the theme-What's the theme of the week?
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity
Do you like Nutella? It sure is yummy! Check out how it emerged from WW2! Watch this short video.
Knowledge & Fun
Friday May 13, 2022
Today happens to be...National Hummus Day!
Check In (5 min)
What are your plans for the weekend?
Thematic Activity
Have you ever imagined creating an object, product or food to sell for money? For example, some people love to make and sell art's and crafts- like earrings, candles or bags. Other's may like to create clothing, kitchen utensils, cups or just about anything.
When someone wants their product to sell they have to adverstise it. If it looks good on paper, on the big screen or through the website, most people would buy it.
Product photography is a skill that anyone one can learn-without hiring a professional or buying expensive equipment. Review the key points (the bolded large text) on this page and see which tip everyone is interested in learning more about.
Client-led Exercise
Have a volunteer lead the group in 5 minutes of light stretching
Show & Share
Share the one highlight of your week with the group.
Skills - Renaissance Art
Have you looked into the history of art? Just like photography, it also captures moments in time through Paintings.
Take for example the Renaissance Era-Which was a long time ago-using the internet, find out what years the Renaissance Era was.
What years was the Renaissance? Did you find anything else about the way people dressed, ate, lived and work?
Check out this worksheet with some images and history about famous Renaissance Era Paintings and Artist. You can learn about the paintings on the first page, than use the second page to identify which painting title goes where on the boxes provided.
Body Break
Remind of the theme
What did we learn today?
Quick Fun Activity -
Have you ever wondered how chocolate is made? Find out here.
Choosing Fun Stuff to Do
Need some help deciding on an afternoon activity?
The activities are numbered. These numbers corrospond to brief activity descriptions listen in the linked document below.
