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Making woodworking kid-friendly

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Image source: thesimplebalance.com Families are forced to stay home together to help stop the spread of COVID-19. With parents keeping an eye on their children 24-7 or vice versa, sharing interests has become a regular thing. Adults in the house who might be brushing up on their woodworking skills might think this is the perfect time to share the hobby with the young ones. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing. Before heading to the workshop for a kid’s first woodworking session, be sure to have a plan in place. One way to have an effective plan is to ask the child what their expectations are of the activity. Ask them what type of project they want to learn to build to eliminate discouragements early in the activity. Start things off slowly. Acquaint the child to various tools used in the workshop, and choose age-appropriate ones. Steve Sorensen Select Staffing . Image source: adventure-in-a-box.com Encourage them to learn more about wood and its different kinds available for wo...

The best way to introduce kids to woodworking

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Woodworking and Children Steve Sorensen It’s easy to spark the interest of children. Inspirations are boundless in the minds of kids. Woodworking is one hobby or profession that kids can learn to love early on. As they grow, they learn the value of building things on their own, which makes woodworking a practical hobby. Steve Sorensen.  Parents and teachers must remember that woodworking should never be intimidating for a child. Avoid scaring them with the tools, rather explain to them their uses and show them how to use the tools safely. Instilling the craft of woodworking to children takes a lot of patience and love. Parents who are woodworkers by trade or hobby know for a fact that having a child in the workshop can be both exciting and terrifying. While being cautious, teach them about the different types of wood and excite them with projects. Steve Sorensen Wood can take many different shapes and sizes. It can be burnt, bent, carved, sharpened, stained, and glued. Reme...