photography

Photo Story Starter Idea for Kids

I have the easiest writing idea for you to use with your kids . . . take photos of dolls or figurines for a story starter idea! It all started when my daughter said, “What should I do, mom?” I replied, “Why don’t you take those Easter chicks and make up a story. Take photos and then […]

Photo-Writing: A Day in the Life of . . .

Photography inspires kids – heck, it inspires me, too! Get your child involved in a photo writing prompt idea. Give her a camera, and the idea to document a day in the life of her favorite toy. Last weekend, I helped 6-year old JJ with her “A Day in the Life of Bunny the Rock […]

Capturing Signs of Spring With Cameras

I’m always looking for ways to get my kids outside to get in their 60 minutes a day, also known as a “Green Hour” by the National Wildlife Federation. Last week, I let each kid use a digital camera to photograph signs of spring and get them walking outside and noticing nature. (6 year old, JJ, […]

Children’s Author Says Write Alphabet Photo Books

Guest post by Esther Hershenhorn, author of S is for Story in our summer artist’s date series. I had great fun creating my newest book, S is for Story: A Writer’s Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Press, ’09) – especially once I focused on my book’s purpose. The purpose was offering Young Writers an A-to-Z journey through […]