For the parents of all the little Sawyers and Carvers
30
Jul
Zany Wooden Toys That Whiz, Spin, Pop and Fly is a book that has a whole collection of fun action related wooden toys. The plans are pretty simple and yet there is nothing simple about the cleverness of them. A lot of fun to read, and even more fun to build. I find they also inspire […]
29
Jul
A common project to build with kids in a woodshop is a bird house or feeder. Designs can be simple or complex. Many adults tend to underestimate the project and just wing it. What I have found is that trying to think and design a project while building it with a child in the shop […]
28
Jul
These old entertainment centers seem to appear on curbs pretty regularly. Here are some examples of creative parents who turned them from landfill-bound to cute kitchen play centers with a little clever woodworking. from Kellie and Her Kiddie Kaliope from Sutton Grace
16
Jul
Sooner or later if you are doing some woodworking with your young children, they will need a workbench. Sometimes to do actual work, and sometimes just to pretend. Here are some great ideas Kid’s Workbench strong enough for Adults – This design is great because it is kid-sized, strong and can be used as a […]
12
Jul
When getting kids into woodworking, one of the common projects is to build a tool tote (toolbox) with them. The toolbox is nice because they can then fill it up over time with tools that you give them. One of the great things about tool totes is that you can adjust them to whatever skill […]
6
Jul
Here are three woodworking books that are recommended by a woodworker Dad and his toddler son. from TimberFrame-Tools.com >> Woodworking Books for Toddlers
6
Jul
A nice simple toolbox that leads to great times with Dad and huge smiles for the kids.
6
Jul
Here is a great post with a handful of tips for parents on safety while kids are accompanying them in the workshop. from LumberJocks >> Woodshop Safety for Kids Included is a nice video
3
Jul
A nice description from a Dad in the shop with his 2 young boys. It is great to see what other parents are doing and how they handle it. From Lumberjocks >> Woodworking with the Kids
2
Jul
This is a great example of doing something different at a birthday party by having each child make their own wooden tool tote or brain box. from LumberJocks >> Build a Toolbox Birthday Party