The Wisdom of the Hands Guide to Woodworking with Kids

Author: Doug Stowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940611884
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Introduce children to the craft of woodworking and watch their executive function skills thrive... The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is a culmination of craftsman Doug Stowe's four-decade career in woodworking and nearly twenty years of working with students K-12 in his Wisdom of the Hands woodworking class at the Clear Spring School in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. This comprehensive guide offers step by step instruction for teachers, parents and grandparents to offer safe woodworking opportunities to their students and kiddos as a way of developing a wide range of valuable life-skills. Based in part on the philosophies of Froebel's Kindergarten and Educational Sloyd, The Guide to Woodworking with Kids illustrates the importance of doing real , hands-on activities in school and at home that enable students to: Think things through for themselves Develop skill, originality and inventiveness Explore their own self-interests Plan, organize and execute meaningful work Prepare to profitably employ leisure time Be handy and resourceful Develop both character and intellect Create useful beauty to benefit family, community and self The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is more than a woodworking book, it's gives parents, grandparents and teachers teh confidence, encouragement, and the insight needed to safely engage children in life-enhancing creative arts.

The Guide to Woodworking With Kids

Author: Doug Stowe
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951217235
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
Introduce children to the craft of woodworking and watch their executive function skills thrive. The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is a culmination of craftsman Doug Stowe's four-decade career in woodworking and nearly twenty years of working with students K-12 in his Wisdom of the Hands woodworking class at the Clear Spring School in his hometown of Little Rock, Arkansas. This comprehensive guide offers step by step instruction for teachers, parents and grandparents to offer safe woodworking opportunities to their students and kiddos as a way of developing a wide range of valuable life-skills. Based in part on the philosophies of Froebel's Kindergarten and Educational Sloyd, this book illustrates the importance of doing real, hands-on activities in school and at home that enable students to: Think things through for themselves Develop skill, originality and inventiveness Explore their own self-interests Plan, organize and execute meaningful work Prepare to profitably employ leisure time Be handy and resourceful Develop both character and intellect Create useful beauty to benefit family, community and self The Guide to Woodworking with Kids is more than a woodworking book, it's gives parents, grandparents and teachers the confidence, encouragement, and the insight needed to safely engage children in life-enhancing creative arts.

Easy Carpentry Projects for Children

Author: Jerome E. Leavitt
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048631944X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92

Book Description
Teaches boys and girls ages 8 and up basic carpentry skills through easy-to-make projects: bird feeder, sailboat, tie rack, flower box, and 11 more. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations.

Wood Shop

Author: Margaret Larson
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612129420
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
Come on, kids: grab a hammer, step up to the workbench, and get ready to measure, saw, drill, and make cool things! Wood Shop is an exciting introduction for today’s kids to an age-old tradition: building with wood. With step-by-step photographs and clear instructions, aspiring woodworkers learn essential skills such as how to drive a nail, use a power drill, “measure twice, cut once,” and saw correctly. Then the fun begins, with 17 cool and creative projects kids can build to furnish the wood shop, decorate their bedrooms and homes, and create their own play equipment. Favorite projects include Tic-Tac-Toe-To Go!, One-Board Birdhouse, a Tool Tote, and a hanging Twinkle Light. Wood Shop is the perfect gift for tinkerers, young makers, fans of LEGO toys, and aspiring carpenters and engineers.

Stanley Jr's Woodworking is Awesome

Author: STANLEY® Jr.
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
ISBN: 0760367469
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
Measure, hammer, and screw to make something new! For kids 8+ who love to create, STANLEY® Jr's Woodworking is Awesome gets them off of the screen and into the wood shop with a dozen fun projects. Jump right in with an introduction to building with wood! A complete basics section on tools teach kids the ground rules for the projects in the book. (They'll also learn when parents will need to lend a helping hand in the wood shop.) The rest of the book is all about the projects, including easy builds and more challenging, and larger, ideas. Chapters and projects include: Fun and hobby-related projects like a birdhouse, toss across game, and catapult! Handy projects like a tool carrier and workbench. Gifts, including a picture frame and jewelry box. With clearly written steps and helpful photographs the aim is for kids to lead. STEAM/STEMlearning opportunities are part of the fun as well! Supplemental facts and explorations accompany the projects throughout the book, highlighting everything from circle science to catapulting energy. Kids are encouraged to develop a “maker” mentality, fostering creative problem-solving and open-ended exploration. Build and explore in the wood shop!

Woodshop for Kids

Author: Jack McKee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Woodwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Great Book of Wooden Toys

Author: Norman Marshall
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607650363
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 236

Book Description
Norm Marshall was a well-known toy maker, whose classic toys were loved by children and woodworkers alike. They provided hours and hours of entertainment for countless generations, and best of all - they were easy to build. Now you can build a Norm Marshall wooden toy! With Great Book of Wooden Toys, you'll discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a fool-proof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together. A special chapter is also devoted to finishing or painting your toys for a professional look. Toys include: -Classic Model T car -Steamroller -Bulldozer -Biplane -Trains and much more. There's also 16 projects perfect for beginners - like a pull-along train and circus animals.

Woodworking for Kids

Author: Miles Adkins
Publisher: Stone Angel & Son Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 87

Book Description
Have you ever wanted to teach your children to show the world what they are capable of? Kids are a blessing from God and your love for them as a parent is what makes you want to do what’s in their best interest. As your kids’ role model, you must encourage your children to become confident so that they can slowly become more independent. One of the ways in which parents can help their kids become more disciplined, creative, and diligent is through woodworking. Searching for an outdoor activity to have fun with and inspire your kids is a worthwhile endeavor. Not only is this activity easy to learn and enjoyable to do, but you can also find almost anything you need to get started for free, right outside your house. There are so many projects that children can create through woodworking, including those at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. This book on children's woodworking is intended to enable you to teach your kids how to make objects by hand while simultaneously helping you to build a strong and loving bond with them. Most kids are quite excited about the idea of making their own toys whenever they want, so they’re sure to have a blast! The only thing that is expected of you is to be confident as their mentor. Leave all your woodworking fears and questions aside for now. In this book, you will learn about: · Woodworking materials and necessities · Safety and protection · Tools for kids’ woodworking · How to make different projects · Benefits and importance of woodworking This book enables parents to teach their kids a valuable skill and prepare them to be more hardworking and creative. Want to learn more? Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy NOW BUTTON!

Carpentry for Children

Author: Lester Walker
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780808552253
Category : Carpentry
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A step-by-step guide to carrying out such carpentry projects as a birdhouse, candle chandelier, doll cradle, puppet theater, and coaster car.

The Art & Craft of Handmade Paper

Author: Vance Studley
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142531
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 121

Book Description
DIVProfusely illustrated guide clearly outlines procedure for making attractive and useful paper in vast number of sizes, shapes, textures and colors—all from vegetable fibers. /div