With kids, sports, or performances, some actions only happen once. Be on the lookout for singular actions by resting your camera in the "on" position so that you can quickly snap a unique moment.

Especially with kids, focus can be difficult to keep. Snap photos early, before their (or your) attention span has reached its limit.

The low lighting pressed me to use a slower shutter speed, so I kept "N" in the center of the frame while following her across the room to help maintain a sharper image.

Everyone is a little different. By focusing a pair of similar things, you can highlight the differences that naturally occur.

The kids dress up frequently, but they don't often wear their tap shoes in the house. The choice to focus here was to isolate the precise activity and create a photo that allows people to imagine their own faces with this experience.

Need I say more. This is the default attitude for "N."

Capturing a repetitive motion at the end of the cycle helps to increase a photos sharpness as there is often a split second before the motion ends in one direction and begins in another. Think of other things like a child's swing clapping hands. By catching the "finish", it gives the photographer a bit more time to "freeze" the frame.

These two are at two different abilities. While originally unintentional, this stood out during the editing process as it highlights different skill levels. 

There was a sense of purpose to this transition. The moment alerted me to my own sense of anticipation.

One of these kids is not like the other. Rather than jump in to save yourself from embarrassment... trust the teacher/coach/instructor. They know your child in this environment. Typically, if your help is needed, they will ask.

"Come on." - Johnny