Resource Category: Woodwork
A new woodwork song – I can make anything!
Here’s a song you can sing with your children – the hand actions are pretty obvious – at some stage I’ll add a video…. You can download the lyrics and tune…. I can make anything! I’ve got a hammer...read more
Wood in the environment – The New European Bauhaus – enhancing kindergarten architecture
The impact of wood runs deep. There a growing movement to incorporate more wood into kindergarten architecture – The New European Bauhaus The built environment has a significant impact on the development, health, and well-being of children in their early...read more
Primary School woodwork project ideas
These are a selection of ideas for possible projects – many we have done over the years and others from colleagues. They cover ideas for N/R up to Y6 They have no instructions. The idea is they offer inspiration and...read more
Primary School woodwork resources
A selection of handouts to support woodwork provision in Primary...read more
Woodwork progression within Primary Schools
A brief guide for teachers (full content delivered with CPD/INSET training) 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...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