I started my son on a bolt action single shout. Then moved to a bolt action with a couple in the mag. Then he moved on to a 10/22. Would also let him shoot light loads in black powder rifle.
Also got him in 4H shooting program. Bolt actions one round at a time.
We always started out with safety review, and then a little target work. 4H was same. Then we'd plink at cans or steel targets.
He started at 6, and is 24 now. He's an excellent shot.
10/22's and other semi's are nice; have a couple. But for kids, I have seen too many that just shoot a bunch, with no marksmanship.
I've taught a lot of kids to shoot. My mainstay is my Dad's old Mossberg 142 bolt action. With some simple instruction(NPOA, squeeze not pull trigger, sight alignment etc) they did very well.
I found for rifle or archery, balloons are a fun target, after they practiced on paper a bit.
I'd highly recommend 4H shooting sports. Also look in to the local ranges; some have youth shooting events and instruction. Sac Valley, and El Dorado Road and Gun have youth events.
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