Life skills · 7 minutes

Ask Before the Photo

The chalk picture is finished, but not everyone wants to be in a photo. Help Milo ask and choose a picture that respects each answer.

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What we practice

Ask before taking or sharing a photo that includes someone.
Treat no, no answer, or a changed mind as a reason to stop.
Find another way to remember the activity without pressuring anyone.

Practice Photo Choice Without Taking Photos

Use drawings or toys so the child can practice asking, declining and changing a choice without putting anyone on camera.

How could Milo remember the art if Ari does not want to be in a photo?

1. Draw a rectangle as a pretend camera frame and place two toys nearby. 2. Ask each toy whether it wants to be included; act out yes, no, no answer and a changed mind. Lower the pretend camera whenever the answer is not yes. 3. Make a picture plan that includes only the chalk art or an object. Do not take or post a real child photo for this exercise. Adults control devices, privacy settings and sharing.

Practice with a grown-up