Many of the activities on these pages may require adult supervision.
Be sure to tell a grown-up about what you're planning and ask for permission before getting started.

Woodworking is a skill that has to be learned gradually. Start off with simple projects, such as making a book holder, and learn the right way to saw, sand, glue, and hammer boards together. Make your next project a little more difficult, perhaps incorporating a new skill. Slowly you'll learn and practice all the woodworking skills you need to know for basic projects, and you'll be able to work on your own.

The best way to begin is to find a grown-up who has both tools and an interest in helping you learn. Some grown-ups can't stand to teach kids. Others feel flattered and like to pass along their know-how. When you work with an adult, be polite. Watch and listen. Follow directions exactly. Be respectful of tools and safety rules. Put tools back where they belong and always clean up. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions.

BOOK HOLDER

TOOLBOX

BIRDHOUSE

BAT AND BALL HOLDER

KEY CHAIN

WALKIE-TALKIE

PEG HANGER

CHRISTMAS-TREE ORNAMENTS

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