I've held beginner classes in fly tying for several decades but only for participants of high school age
and adults. Now I've been asked to try one with kids as young as eight.
I would really like to do things more practical than just tying some marabou on a hook.
I was considering a plain black foam beetle and a two color synthetic hair streamer.

My choice of the beetle was that a youngster could simply "dap" the fly near the shore for sunnies.
The streamer could be used with a sinker or droppered off a heavier lure using spinning tackle.

Am I asking for trouble? Any thoughts? Thanks.