Teaching kids woodworking is a fun and rewarding project, but safety should always be the key
factor. Safety glasses, gloves and hearing protection should always be worn, especially by kids. There are many books available that talk about how to teach a kid woodworking, but many believe that the best way to teach a kid how to do anything is to let them watch, then have them try.
Kids enjoy doing things with adults, especially building things. First, the child must understand the basic safety rules and of course you must explain to them that they have to wear the safety equipment. Next, choose a simple project that will be easy for the child to complete. Don’t choose a large, extravagant cabinet that will take days and perhaps months to complete. Children do not have that long of an attention span and will lose interest before the project is complete.
A good idea for a first project to teach kids woodworking is a set of book ends. In most cases, each end is two pieces of wood. They can shape and decorate the pieces in any way they wish. Another slightly more advanced project is a birdhouse or bird feeder. These two projects have a few more pieces that must be fitted together, taking a bit longer to produce.
The important thing to remember when teaching a kid woodworking is that they may not understand the tools, so take it slow and make sure that they understand things. Don’t rush them through. Select a project, get a pattern, gather the tools and materials and get to work. Kids really love to create things, so help them create something fantastic.
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