Woodworking is a great hobby to get involved in and an even better one to pass on to your
kids. It gives them a great sense of accomplishment being able to make something out of a simple piece of wood. However, since extremely sharp equipment is being used and children are present, the need to be safe can not be stressed enough. Here are a few simple hints for teaching kids woodworking.
Make something that appeals to kids, or that they will enjoy. Woodworking comes in many different styles and result in countless projects, but while although you may enjoy building furniture and benches, a kids may not find it so enthralling. However, by making the pattern very simple and easily accomplished in a day or two, it may be much more enjoyable.
On a side note, if you will be making furniture or other projects that require pieces of wood, the adult should cut the pieces by themselves and allow the kids to put it together and possibly paint it. Also, make the patterns simple and fun. For example, if you are teaching scroll sawing, then let them cut out their favorite cartoon character to paint later.
Be safe. Depending on the age of the kid you are teaching, many machines should be handled only by adults, or very closely supervised such as a table saw or most hand held saws or power tools that may be too heavy for kids. And always have them wear goggles.
The most important thing is keeping them involved in every step of the project, from designing to building it.
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