The Little Book of Woodwork
Author | : Terry Gould |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 2012-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781408173961 |
ISBN-13 | : 1408173964 |
Rating | : 4/5 (964 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Little Book of Woodwork written by Terry Gould and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides ideas and inspiration for basic woodwork skills for children aged 3-6. Organized into 3 levels of competence: beginning - sanding, using rulers to measure wood; emerging skills - mini hand drill, hammer and nails; developing competence - screw driver, mini hacksaw, advanced - pliers, glue guns. Includes practical advice on tools and how to use them (both real and play/pretend tools), construction materials (where to source and store), safety issues, role of the adult, where to site the woodworking area in the setting, key vocabulary and decorating/painting wood. Children's physical development as well as knowledge of the world, and mathematical development will all benefit from these activities.