Good tips everyone, thanks! He won't be shooting this year, just tagging along. I haven't introduced him to shooting yet, don't feel like he's quite ready.
when he is an air gun or youth sized 22 lr the equipment needs to fit the shooter.
I started my son with a Red Ryder , the trigger is not so good , but if the target was kept large enough it made up for the inherent inaccuracy of the gun and there are videos for a simple trigger job it is a very cost effective way to go.
short sessions , really focus on shooting right
far far easier to teach good form than break bad habits
check eye dominance before starting anything else
work to his dominant eye
besides the shooting lesson , there should be a handling lesson , a walk , muzzle control , an explanation of the why , then a chance to put it into practice walking down a trail him in front , him behind , 2 people walking side by side.
he needs to pay attention to that muzzle at all times and what it is pointed at.
TABK
treat every gun as loaded
always keep the muzzle in a safe direction
Be sure of your target an what is beyond
Keep your finger out of the trigger guard till your sights are on the target
a small blind might be a good idea for him something like a pad and a small blind made with 3 fiberglass stakes and some camo burlap , he is likely small so you won't need a lot to hide him and his movement , then all he needs is to keep quiet.