Children Can Build

Building with Wood for Ages 3 to 9
From Laughing Star Montessori

Written by a Montessori teacher, this invaluable resource shows adults how to successfully introduce woodworking to young children. Well-organized for implementation by adults of any woodworking skill level.

With great attention to detail, this guide presents information thoroughly and sequentially. Black-and-white photos and drawings. Paperback, 32 pages.

Chapters cover:

Woodworking philosophy

Children's equipment, tools, and supplies

Tool card and book masters

Parts of the hammer master

Parts of the vise master

Parts of the saw master

Parts of the drill master

What Tools Do book master

Introductory tool use

Preparing the child's work

Four detailed projects (Simple Sailboat, The Little Bed with Clothespin People, The Awesome Airplane #1 and #2, and The Amazing Animal)