About and Contact
Jack McKee is a builder, designer, teacher and writer. He is retired now. He worked as a handyman, remodeled houses, built small boats, designed (and built) equipment used by children, schools, and children’s museums. Jack worked at a Montessori school teaching “shop” to preschoolers, taught woodworking and science for the local parks department, had a traveling science caravan which visited schools. He helped kids build boats, log buildings and cardboard domes. His articles have appeared in Home Education, Tech Directions, Early Childhood Today, Wooden Boat, and on various internet sites. He has written two books, Woodshop For Kids and Builder Boards which was updated in 2024 with a 3rd edition.
To contact Jack, send an email to: mckeejack36 at gmail dot com
Recent Posts by Jack
Parenting Press Review of Woodshop for Kids
What we really, really like, however, are the life lessons that woodworking can teach.
NEW! BUILDER BOARDS, 3rd Edition
Contains a new chapter on taking the “World’s Largest Set” out to community events.
Kids and the Hand Operated Drill Press
I bought this drill press many years ago and hundreds, of kids have used it. If kids can drill bigger and straighter holes it allows them to build quite a few more projects. They like the challenge of learning to use it and are proud of their new found competence.
Children’s Museums with Builder Boards
If you would like to see a set of Builder Boards before you build the following children’s museums have sets.
My First Woodworking Class with Young Children
It was the most meaningful, fun, and interesting woodworking I’d ever done.
Amanda’s Woodworking Gift
Every time I see that little car, or think about it, I remember it was Amanda who made me realize how much kids love to make presents.