Simple children’s photography activities

Try a Photo Walk to Break Up The Monotony of the coronavirus pandemic

Engaging Your Child

First of all, I have been trying to do this project for a while, but Rufus was just not interested. He politely and repeatedly (and quite patronizingly) told me, "Mama, you can take the photo yourself," and then zipped off on his scooter. A little blur who will not be winning participation awards any time soon.

To begin with, here is how I have been handling photo projects and all art/crafts that Rufus snubs:

• Keep offering. Kids are so fickle. You just never know.

• Model it. I have been making rainbows, coloring, painting and taking photos alone or with David for a month and a half. Sometimes Rufus steps up and joins in, sometimes he stands there and sets a timer and critiques my art while I make it... Today he wanted to take photos. WIN!

photo walk how to

Honestly, there is no right or wrong way. Just get out in the yard or neighborhood and see what you see.

• On your walk or scooter/bike ride, bring along your phone, camera, polaroid camera- anything that takes photos.

• When your kid points something out, ask if they want to take a picture of it.

• Rufus has a hard time holding my giant phone and taking the photo, so once he has the phone where he wants it, I hold it steady so he can push the button.

• Additionally, you can take a photo of the same thing your child did any way you like.

After your photo walk

This is sometimes the most fun part! I love seeing how proud Rufus is and remembering the walk later in the day. It can be a really sweet time.

• Talk about what they remember when they look at the photo- smells, sounds, feelings.

• Ask what they were trying to remember/show with their photo. The colors? The size? How it showed spring is here? Anything.

• If you also took a photo, look at how the two photos differ.

• If it was fun for you, tell your child! Ask if they had fun. I let Rufus know that I enjoyed that time

projects you can make with your photo walk pictures

• Let your child show off their photos to another member of the family or email them to friends/grandparents.

• Give them their own private instagram and make a Chatbooks album from the photos.

• Use any printing or photo service to make a collection of the photos.

• Print them and let your child use them for a collage or to make a scrapbook of this time.

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