Woodshop 101 For Kids: 21 Woodworking Lessons: Teach the Basics of Woodworking. 14 Woodworking Projects For Parents and Kids To Build Together

Description

Do you know a child who wants to learn how to build things with wood, but you
don’t know the first thing about woodworking? No problem!”Woodshop 101 for
Kids” is written as a woodworking curriculum for your kids, it’s not just
another book that has woodworking projects for kids. Each lesson is laid out
step by step so it’s easy to understand. Here’s what you get: Fun projects
that kids will want to build. Projects are designed to build confidence.
Every project has a “Things You Need” box so you’ll know to have on hand. A
cutlist is provided that tells exactly what size to cut each piece of wood.
All the head scratching has been done for you. All you and your kids have to
do is follow along, it’s that simple!In “Woodshop 101 for Kids” Your Kids Will
Learn… 21 woodworking lessons that teach the basics of woodworking. A
simple way to read a tape measure. How to swing a hammer correctly so nails
aren’t bent and fingers don’t get smashed! How to saw a straight line (most
adults can’t do this)! How to set up and use a block plane correctly. How
to finish your projects so they’ll last a lifetime. Why math is so important
when doing woodworking (like fractions, geometry, etc.). Science – Basic
laws of physics – Force, friction, and Inertia. And last but not least, your
kids will learn valuable life skills they will keep with them for the rest of
their lives!YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS OUR BIGGEST CONCERN!You only need simple
hand tools to build every project in the book. This is much safer than using
power tools and allows younger kids to get involved. Using only hand tools has
another HUGH advantage: You won’t have to go out and spend a bunch of money on
tools. You already own most of the tools you’ll need!Here’s a list of the
projects you can build: Peg Game (easy to build and play, tough to beat!)
Crosscut Box (a jig to help cut boards straight) Birdhouse (a must for any
woodworker!) Toolbox / Art Caddy(customize your to hold tools or art
supplies) Baseball Rack (holds a baseball, bat, and glove) Pencil holder
(rotates to easily find the right one) Battleship (built from scrap pieces
of wood) Media Storage Rack (small in size but holds 75 DVDs) Step Stool
(sturdy, and just the right height) Two for One Bird-feeder (holds seeds and
suet) Workbench (with information on customizing to your child) Doll
Cradle (for that special doll) Marshmallow Catapult (our most popular
project!) Planter Box (made to last for years outdoors)Children are visual
and that’s why we didn’t skimp on the pictures. There are 188 pages with over
280 pictures throughout the book. There are also many graphs, illustrations
and definition blocks that will help avoid any confusion about what the lesson
is teaching.Why Woodworking for Kids is so IMPORTANT! It builds self-esteem
It builds self-confidence It builds a sense of accomplishment It builds
creativity It builds stronger relationships between you and your
children!QUESTIONS:- What’s the age range for “Woodshop 101 for Kids”? A
general guideline is 7-13 yrs/old, but there’s much more than age to consider.
Reading ability, motor skills, and attention span are really what’s important
when trying to decide if your child is old enough. I’ve had 5 year old kids do
very well with the material in this book (with much more supervision of
course). Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (November 1, 2013)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1494237946
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 43
• Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 12 years
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.27 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.44 x 11 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #174,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Children's Woodworking Books #136 in Children's Science Experiment Books #291 in Woodworking Projects (Books)
• #9 in Children's Woodworking Books