Woodworking preschool

I've mentioned before the benefit of working for a school district, especially one that has a resource centre. I borrow from the centre often. It saves money - I don't have to buy it. I send it back on it's due date which means I don't have to store it. This month I borrowed the workbench. The children have showed interest in hammering, every time I put out golf tees and hammers it is a busy place. I've been waiting for this kit for half the year. On one hand it was frustrating waiting but…

Self Portraits using Loose Parts ~ made with scrap wood, old washers, nuts and bolts

Woodworking is a great practical life activity for children at a variety of ages.

One of the most popular activities at our centre is hammering. When I set up at the beginning of a school year I keep in mind that the chil...

Do you need simple woodworking projects for preschoolers? You'll love our tree project. Let us show you how to turn this into a lesson plan.

I’ve been wanting to post about these fantastic wood buildings for weeks and finally got around to it. Why is summer so crazy? I thought it was time to relax. Anyway, I hosted a mini art camp for kids not too long ago and all the kids made these fantastic building structures that I am […]

Woodscrew Art: Introduce children to screwdriving tools while making rustic and quirky woodscrew art. Simple Montessori-inspired steps.…

I have decided to take a little inventory on my blog to make sure it’s as helpful and resourceful as possible. As it turns out, I have over 50 art projects for kids ages 3 to 5 that are super duper amazing and awesome right here. I took some time to round them all up […]

Want to get your kids interested in woodworking? Look no further! These fun and easy projects are perfect for young builders!

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Recycled lids and wood. Build a car, maybe? Loose parts

Let me show you how to make your own wooden toys! These gemstone blocks are great for beginners and your kids will love playing with them.

Construction Alphabet | Practice letter formation in a sand tray to add a sensory experience to this writing activity during a construction preschool theme!

Life skills - hammering nails!