Pass a kid a camera and they love to take pictures of their world. Photography is a fun and exciting topic to teach your kids. Here are some resources to help them perfect their photo taking skills.
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Lessons
- Photography Unit Study by Cindy Downes on How to Homeschool Today
- 31 Days to a Better Photo by My 3 Boybarians
- 13 Lessons To Teach Your Child About Digital Photography by Digital Photography School
- Teaching Kids Photography : Part 1 & Part 2 on Boost Your Photography
- Digital Camera Lesson Plan on BrainPop (some parts aren’t accessible without a membership)
- Learning Photography in your Homeschool for Free on FreeHomeschoolDeals
- 3 Lesson Plans for High School Photography Classes on Improve Photography
- 1000+ DIY Photo Lessons & Tutorials on Today’s Plans
- Digital Photography Unit Study by Amanda Bennett ($10.95)
- Photography Unit Study from the Homeschool Learning Network ($3.95)
- Digital Photography Classroom Activities from Evan Moore ($9.75CDN)
- Photography and Digital Editing Tutorials from I Heart Faces
Projects & Activities
- Teach Kids Photography with a Scavenger Hunt on Livestrong
- Photography Projects for Kids on Homeschooling Ideas
- 15 Photography Projects For Kids on At Home With Kids
- Learn About Aperture with a DIY Model Camera from Betsy’s Photography
Tips & Tricks
- 3 Tips to Teach Your Child Photography by Yellow Bliss Road
- How to Teach Your Child Photography by DIY Photography
- Photo Photography Tips for Kids by MPix Blog
Videos
- Taking Photos by BrainPOP Jr.
- Cameras by BrainPOP
- Photography for Kids: A Video Guide – Comparing Cameras | Proper Handling | Shoot Locations | Focusing Tips | Composition Rules | Flash Options | Photo Editing Basics
Do you have any other recommendations for resources to teach your child camera skills? Share in the comments below.
I love photography. These are some great resources. I remember the summer there was a big fire downtown and my son spent the summer documenting the fire, the removal of the buildings, and the clean up of the lot.
Oh wow – that would be quite the photography experience!
Those are some great resources! Before I teach my kids I would probably have to learn some myself! My idea of photography is grabbing my iPhone and shooting a couple of pictures. I’m not a talented photographer at all! But my brother is a photographer-nature photography. I love his beautiful photos!
Thanks for all of those wonderful resources!! I always have my camera with me. I have never had any formal photographic training, just a mom who loves to have a photo journal of our homeschool experience. 🙂 My kids each have their own camera, too. I love to encourage them to record their memories.