Kindy Woodwork Incursions

WOODEN BOATS

Kids learn to use screw drivers and hammers and consider size, shapes, numbers and patterns as they are guided to build and decorate their own little wooden boat stacking toy.

Learning to use tools safely (Hammers, screwdrivers), following step-by-step instructions, and imaginary play.

Children build their own wooden push-toy vehicle complete with driver + passenger. This hands-on woodworking project gives kids the opportunity to learn to use real tools safely. They then decorate their vehicle and its passengers  using stickers.

Assembling parts by following basic step by step instructions.

Learning to use tools safely (inlcuding a saw + screwdrivers) and creativity.

Explore moving parts and get hands-on with woodworking tools. Kindy kids are guided to use hammers and screw-drivers safely to build and decorate their own wooden robot character!

Assembling parts by following basic step by step instructions.

Learning to use tools safely (hammer + screw driver). Developing creativity and exploring parts of the body.

Work on the fine and gross motor skills as children assemble and decorate little wooden chickens.

Perfect easter activity. Requires a hammer and following step by step instructions.

This engaging woodworking project introduces Kindy age children to 'Friends of ten' numbers. A wonderful Maths learning toy!

Colour and number recognition. learning to safely use screw drivers.

Follow step by step instructions.

Learn which numbers go together to make 10!

Get into the Christmas Spirit while strengthening those little hands as kids use screwdrivers to make their own Christmas ornament.

Learning to use tools safely (screwdrivers)

A fun loose parts session in which kids choose the shape and type of vehicle that will make.

Learning to use tools safely (screwdrivers).

Creativity and loose parts play.

Kids autonomy is encouraged as they tinker with woodworking parts and tools to screw, hammer and create their unique skittle sculpture or collaborative classroom skittle game.

Learning to use tools safely (Hammers, screwdrivers).

Creativity and loose parts play.

Kids can make this fun play phone whilst developing fine motor skills and practicing number recognition. There will be hammering, gluing and screwing and a toy to take home and be proud of.

Learning to use tools safely (hammers, screw drivers), following step-by-step instructions, encouraging number recognition and imaginary play.

Children build their own mini wooden town complete with buildings, trees, vehicles, boats and people. This project is a great way to explore connection to place through play.

Cooperation, creativity and investigation. Learning to use tools safely (hand-drill, hammer and scissor skills).

This activity is great for developing both gross and fine motor skills. Kids learn to use a hammer and nails to make a basic shape then use coloured rubber bands to make patterns and shapes!

Learning to use tools safely (hammers),

Building automony, persistence and confidence.

Shape and colour recognition.

Children each make their own wooden dice whilst exploring numbers and using different woodworking tools + techniques to create the numbers 1 - 6.

Learn to use Hammers, Screwdrivers and a Hand Drill!

Assembling parts by following basic step by step instructions.

Recognising and practicing Numbers 1 - 6

Children and guided to use a hammer and nails safely as they create their own little wooden Echidna. We love seeing kids confidence grow as they master a new skill.

Learning to use tools safely (hammers).

Building autonomy, persistence and confidence.

Exploring characteristics of native animals.

Our special father's day project is a 'Wooden Father's Day Organiser Nook' which children build using real tools (hammers and screwdrivers) and then give to their father/father figure on father's day, complete with personalised message/drawing.

Learning to use tools safely (Hammers, Screwdrivers)