Rather than try to re-write what others have done well already, I have linked to the webpages of those far better.
The first page is well worth a read and will hopefully encourage more teachers to incorporate photography into their planning in general.
The second is an amazing article with all the links you could possibly need so that you can be learning one step ahead of your students.
The third article reminded me that I was already an avid photographer by the end of Year 2 (having got my first camera half way through the year) and that it really is something that younger children can appreciate
The fourth is a quick look at overall composition.
- Why Get Kids involved in Photography?
- 13 lessons to teach children about digital photography
- Teaching photography to a 5 year old
- Photography Composition
Feel free to share other helpful bits using the discussion link.
Below is a video from the National Geographic on what makes a good picture.