Kids and Woodworking

The next time your little ones are finding themselves bored, consider teaching them about woodworking. There are many different woodworking projects that are not only fun but also easy for the entire family. All of the Home Depot chain of stores hold free how-to workshops for children 5-12 on the first Saturday of every month between the hours of 9:00 a.m and noon. These are hands on clinics where children walk away with a newly constructed wooden project, a kid-sized apron along with an achievement pin, all for free.

Teaching children tool safety is one of the most important steps to creating safe and fun projects for all ages. Regardless of how experienced one is, safety goggles are a must. Whether you are using electrical tools or just a hammer, safety goggles are a very good idea, especially for children and what better way to teach them but by setting a good example? When hammering, you should always hammer on a hard surface and teach them to be aware of others around them. For a full list of tool safety, consider visiting www.kidscanmakeit.com and click on the different safety tabs.

Another website that has some great woodworking ideas is Foxchapelpublishing.com. This website offers many woodworking ideas for both beginners and the most experienced wood workers around. You will find several books that not only teach you wood working etiquette but also offer clear drawings and patterns, cutting diagrams and easy to follow step by step photos that will make your project easier. Finding the time to work with your children on projects will create lasting memories that will last a lifetime.