Resource Category: Woodwork
Woodwork progression within Primary Schools
A brief guide for teacher ( full content with CPD) This guide is aimed at schools that are planning to embed woodwork throughout their year groups. Building upon learning in previous years, it offers a logical progression of tools and...read more
Una introducción a la carpintería en la Primera Infancia
Una introducción a la carpintería en la Primera Infancia Aprendizaje a través del hacer de Pete Moorhouse Pensando en el hacer… ¡Mientras los niños trabajan con madera, aprenden habilidades que los empoderarán para moldear su mundo! Pete Moorhouse ¡Carpintería...read more
Workbenches – A look at all the options (UK)
Workbenches are essential items for woodwork. They must have a vice – that’s the whole point – to hold wood firm for sawing. They need to be as robust as possible so they do not wobble at all – this...read more
Charcoal as drawing material
This handout explains how to make your own charcoal. You could just char wood in an open fire but much better to make your own real charcoal! Wood, in the form of charcoal, has been used across the ages for a...read more
Froebel and woodwork
This pamphlet published by the Froebel Trust provides an Froebelian approach to woodwork. Woodwork brings together play and creativity, nurturing a young child’s self-confidence and wellbeing. This new pamphlet is aimed at all those who work with, care for and...read more
Woodwork and sustainability
In this resource I take a look at the role woodwork can play in achieving greater sustainability, and how we can utilise woodwork to enhance our understanding of the wider environment....read more
Make your own workbench!
Here’s some inspiration to make your own workbench! These are not very detailed instructions but at least give you an idea of how to make a solid sturdy workbench – and most importantly one that can withstand a bit of...read more
Woodwork – Nail and Screws
This resource provides all the information you need to know about the most suitable nails and screws for young children...read more
Physical anatomical development through woodwork
This handout looks at the general physical development and detailed anatomical development through woodwork: Woodwork provides many opportunities for physical development as children learn to handle tools safely and with increasing control. Woodwork helps children to: Develop hand-eye coordination...read more
Woodwork – Soft start – Balsa wood and other materials
With young children – especially 3-4-(5) year olds it makes a big difference to experience woodwork by initially starting with a soft material. By starting with a soft material children can master skills and techniques easily and gain confidence. If...read more