Free Resources
Not sure how to introduce carpentry to your class room? Need some fresh ideas for your craft or carpentry area? Do you need some information regarding the learning outcomes carpentry can help achieve?
See our handy teaching resource pages linked below:
Craft inspiration:
This page is regularly updated with new projects and resources, so don’t forget to check back!
Looking for more info?
Check out our Teachers page!
Crafts and Projects on Facebook
We also have a Facebook page dedicated to all things relating to children and woodwork. Here you will find lots of useful articles, craft ideas and simple carpentry projects that are suitable for preschoolers. New ideas are added regularly and we invite everyone to share their ideas and carpentry related photos! This is a great resource for teachers and parents so be sure to check it out:
“Thank you for this inspirational idea – I love it. Sometimes we get a bit stuck at the carpentry table so I really appreciate your ideas.
Nāku noa nā
Kind regards”
“The wonder of woodwork” published by the Froebel Trust provides an Froebelian approach to woodwork. Woodwork brings together play and creativity, nurturing a young child’s self-confidence and wellbeing. This new pamphlet is aimed at all those who work with, care for and support young children.
Click here to visit the Froebel Trust site and download it for free
(along with a wide selection of other teaching resources!)
It’s packed with practical advice, useful resources and explores:
The role of the adult
Health and safety
… and much more.
The Froebelian ‘occupation’ of woodwork
The value of woodwork
How to organise a woodwork area