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.
Summer Woodworking with Kids Class
This post has pictures of the shop and description of how I organized a class of 10 kids. In the morning it was 6-8 year olds and in the afternoon it was 8-12 year olds.
Five Projects to Help Kids Learn the Craft of Nailing
Looking back at the first year I taught woodworking two mistakes were making projects too difficult and assuming kids could use tools. Wrong. Most kids had never picked up a tool, and the ones who had really didn’t know how to use them. Nailing is a perfect example.
BUILDER BOARDS Hit the Road
The last 3 summers my mega set of Builder Boards went to farmers markets, fundraisers for preschools and a Children’s museum, a Royal Family Kids Camp, a Children’s Art Festival, a neighborhood party, the Boys and Girls club, Camp Side-by-Side,