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Focus Academy: - Kindergarten Photography

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Ages 4-6
Live Group Course
In this engaging online photography class, kindergarteners will explore the world through their cameras, learning basic photography concepts while fostering creativity! They'll use cameras, phones, or tablets.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(480 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 9 weeks
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

9 live meetings
6 hrs 45 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners will be encouraged to get out and take more photos in between classes to share at the beginning of every class.
Letter Grade
included

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten
Beginner - Intermediate Level
In this fun and engaging 9-week photography course designed for Kindergarteners, students will take their first steps into the world of photography. Using simple tools like tablets or cameras, learners will explore basic photography skills such as holding a camera, pressing the button, and focusing on subjects. The course integrates observation skills with hands-on activities, allowing children to photograph shapes, colors, people, and nature. Learners will also practice describing their photos with simple sentences, and by the end of the course, they will have created a personal photo collection that reflects their surroundings and community.

This course is an interactive introduction to photography for Kindergarteners. Students will explore weekly themes that connect photography to English, math, science, and social studies. They will learn to recognize shapes and colors, capture facial expressions, and document their favorite objects. Classes will participate in show-and-tell activities and receive live feedback from the teacher. They’ll also get to explore nature photography, photographing flowers, animals, and their community. In addition, students will practice using simple sentences to describe their photos, helping to strengthen both their visual and language skills.

Each class will offer opportunities for active participation, with games, storytelling, and show-and-tell segments. The final week will include a fun photography challenge where students share their best photos in a virtual gallery with classmates.

This course is part of a series offering a complete and comprehensive photography curriculum for all grade levels, Kindergarten through 12th grade. All of these courses meet grade-level academic standards for photography and integrate other art, English, math, science, and social studies skills. 

Focus for Kindergarten Photography: Introduction to Photography & Observation Skills

Photography Skill: Introduction to basic photography (holding a camera or phone, pressing the button, focusing on subjects)

English Skill: Describing pictures with simple sentences (who, what, where)
Math Skill: Basic shapes and patterns (recognizing and photographing shapes like circles, squares, triangles)
Science Skill: Exploring nature (photographing flowers, animals, and weather)
Social Studies Skill: Understanding community (photographing people at home, school, or the neighborhood)

Learning Goals

Learners will develop basic photography skills, such as holding a camera, focusing on subjects, and taking clear pictures.
Learners will improve observation skills by recognizing and photographing shapes, colors, and objects in their environment.

Syllabus

9 Lessons
over 9 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Photography
 Cameras, phones, and tablets 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Shapes Around Us
 Basic Composition with Geometric Shapes 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Colors Everywhere
 Photographing Colors in Nature 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
People and Faces
 Capturing Expressions and Emotions 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
With a Master's in Special Education, Erika designs our courses to support diverse learners. Our hands-on, interactive lessons foster engagement, and we are open to accommodating any specific needs to ensure to ensure success.
Supply List
Camera, phone, or tablet to take photos
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Erika Hatfield
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Erika Hatfield
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Erika Hatfield
Erika is a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America, and she holds two degrees in education. Her experience combines practical photography skills with a strong educational foundation, allowing us to create engaging, interactive lessons that encourage learners to express their creativity through photography. Our goal is to inspire students to explore their artistic vision while mastering essential photography techniques.

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