Woodworking projects for kids
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At my youngest sons school (he's nine years old) the first hour on Fridays is dedicated to "special interests". About 20 parents come to the school and teach all kinds of things that are not part of the school curriculum so as to enrich the learning experienc. One parent teaches Spanish, another parent teaches Origami and so on. The kids are given a list of the different 'courses' at the beginning of the year and each one decides which 'course' he or she would like to take.
Those of you who know me will have guessed that I teach woodworking. Simple little projects the kids can make with basic hand tools. Our first project is a simple bird house made of 4 m"m plywood and 1cm X 1cm X 3cm pine pieces.
Our next project will be a simple stool.
If any of you guys have any ideas for projects that you think the kids could make then please post them here.
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Gidon,
I have done a couple of small woodworking projects with a good friends two boys.(birdhouse & wooden toolbox). I must admit, I think I got more enjoyment from the experience than the boys did, and they had a great time.
Also,Having the drawing with details on a 24"x36" (personalized with the boys names etc.)was fun too,and the boys had to "have a plan" for any projects they were going to do at home thereafter.Nok hockey is a project I will do with the boys next time they visit.(.skp attached with wooden toobox)
Best,
Charlie
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I love that tool box.
That's definately going to be one of our projects.
Thanks.
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