Spring Break: Kids & Photography
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Passport to Texas from Texas Parks and Wildlife
Introduce youngsters to photography this spring break as a fun and affordable way to get them interested in nature and the outdoors.
I believe that all children have a basic connection with the outdoors and I do feel that photography is a good way to develop that bond. It can really enhance that experience altogether.
Texas Parks and Wildlife photographer Chase Fountain says picture taking is a great way for kids to record and enhance their experiences in nature.
Let’s say you’re out and about and you’re on a family vacation… that’s a great way for you to be able to record those memories and take them back with you. With today’s technology and digital
cameras only starting at $20, it’s affordable for almost any family to buy cameras for the kids and let them experience nature.
The key to getting kids outside is to find something that makes going outdoors sound like more fun than indoors.
As far as utilizing photography… you know every kid is different and maybe some kids won’t like photography, but for some that might just be the proper tool to get them outdoors.
Visit passporttotexas.org for more ideas for getting your kids engaged in the outdoors.
That’s our show…with research and writing help from Alanna Jones… For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti.
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Links to help connect your kids with nature and photography:
http://www.forestwander.com/news/2008/01/28/young-nature-photo-competition-winners/
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/tips/photo/nature.html
http://www.betterphoto.com/photography-for-kids.asp
http://www.biglearning.org/treasure-photography-for-kids.htm
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