A few thing I might add are these.

Don't stand too far away from the subject. Fill up the frame but don't make it too busy.

Don't be afraid to move around to get a better angle on the subject.

Give them a list of websites they can go to and learn about photography. One I like is this one. This site lets you play with all the settings on a camera and immediately see how it effects the photo. http://dryreading.com/camera/index.html

Don't cover too much at a time. A good thing to remember is the old saying KISMIF. Make it simple and make it fun, Jeff