Projects are more enjoyable when they can be done with your kids, but in the case of woodworking, it is crucial to possess knowledge of both proper usage of tools and safe completion of tasks.
There is good news when it comes to woodworking: there are several safe projects that kids can participate in. These projects range from bookshelves to coat racks, candy dispensers to playing tables, and everything in between. Today, you can engage in various woodworking projects with your children.
1. Pencil Caddy
Children find enjoyment in using the hammer during this project, which provides ample opportunity for them to do so. Additionally, upon completion, they will have a designated place to keep their pencils. The templates made from the piece of ply in front of the caddy eliminate the need for children to measure where the nails should go, thereby saving time.
2. Outdoor Storage Crate
If you are considering simple woodworking projects for children, it is likely that your backyard is cluttered with various items like balls, soccer goals, buckets, bats, and more. In order to efficiently utilize your time, why not create a storage crate that serves the purpose of organizing these items?
3. Pencil Box
Remember these? They make for an excellent undertaking for young individuals. All that is truly required is a 70mm wide wooden plank that features a 3mm groove.
4. Chopping Board
It is simple and enjoyable to use. You have the option to keep it uncomplicated by using adhesive to attach the pieces together, or your child may find it more interesting to employ various types of wood that have been cut into small blocks to form a pattern or design resembling something from Minecraft.
5. Door Stop
First, obtain a 2×4 or a pine stud and proceed to cut an angle measuring approximately 30 degrees. Afterward, attach whatever you desire to the end of it. By acquiring 3mm ply, a coping saw (or scroll saw), and some paint, children will have ample opportunity to create enjoyable designs.
6. Mobile Phone Caddy / Acoustic Speaker
These are enjoyed by kids and are easy to comprehend. All you need is the phone part, the speaker hole(s), and a sound channel. It is a great project that allows kids to unleash their creativity and create something practical for themselves.
Typically, the sound tends to be louder as the hole increases in size.
7. Couch (Sofa) Caddy
This project is enjoyable and serves as a great method to familiarize kids with design. By subtly asking questions such as ‘what size is your cup?’ and following up with ‘therefore, what size hole do we require?’, it will engage kids without them realizing it. Moreover, this project will be regularly utilized.
8. Video Game Control Holster
Since kids have a strong affection for their PlayStation or Xbox, they will definitely enjoy enhancing their gaming experience through the creation of a holster for their controller.
If you are able to handle the odd shape and numerous curves of the controls, this project is great, particularly when children grow older and develop an interest in video games.
9. Birdhouse
The traditional undertaking has a couple of drawbacks. Firstly, these birdhouses are usually constructed as decorative items, meaning birds won’t inhabit them and they might function as bird traps if any did enter. Secondly, children aren’t particularly enthusiastic about birds, at least not the majority of them.
10. Storage Box
We have previously discussed pencil boxes and outdoor storage crates. Now, we will focus on the interior version that can be used for keeping toys and other miscellaneous items. However, the same principles still apply.
11. Build Your Own Wand
You have the option to construct either a wand or stick puppets using the same principles. This activity can be completed within an afternoon and will provide entertainment as well as help you and your child create lasting memories.
12. Wooden Spatula
Begin by tracing the shape of a spatula onto a piece of wood that is 12mm (1/2 inch) thick, then proceed with your task.
13. Wooden Spoon
If you have the necessary tools, such as a round chisel, it would not hurt to try it out. It may be slightly more challenging than using a spatula.
14. Balance Board
To rephrase the text step by step: 1. A balance board can be either a piece of plywood bent into a semi-circle or a flat board with an object underneath that causes difficulty in maintaining balance. 2. In order to locate and obtain measurements for a balance board, a google search for “balance board” can be performed.
15. Money Box / Piggy Bank
The previous Wood Department teacher crafted these using two wood pieces and PVC pipe for the center. An alternative option is to adhere something like the acoustic phone speaker together by laminating. It could be beneficial to include clear acrylic for students to observe their savings, but this suggestion is optional.
Regardless of the approach, the item should be something that appeals to children and possibly motivates them to save money.
16. Table for Children’s Play
A playing table is a great project to work on with your kids. The base of the table is quite simple, consisting of a square frame with wheels attached to the legs for easier moving.
The activities you engage in on top of the frame can be tailored to your children’s individual preferences, allowing for as much creativity as desired. The frame offers an ideal opportunity for them to enhance their woodworking abilities due to its uncomplicated and straightforward design.
17. A stool for taking steps.
When they are younger, kids have a difficult time reaching things that adults think nothing of. So, if your child has a need to get to their toothbrush before bed or get to the high areas of the closet, what better way than with a step stool that they built?
Although not the most comprehensive item on the list, this is a great choice as it allows kids to learn the techniques of making angled cuts and applying a finish. The more thorough they want to be, the more impressive the final result will look.
The chart represents the growth.
Woodworking projects for kids can be successful if they are kept simple and practical.
A growth chart, one of the easiest items on this list, can aid kids in keeping record of their growth as they age and introduce them to woodworking. Merely engraving the various marks can be sufficient to teach them how to correctly use their tools. If they have confidence in their abilities, they can even etch the numbers themselves.
The name of the item is Canopy Doll Bed.
Whether your children want to build dollhouses or make intricate doll beds, this presents an excellent chance for them to hone their woodworking abilities. Regardless of whether the bed is simple or boasts more intricate cuts on the head and footboards, this opportunity enables them to enhance their skills while crafting delightful accessories for their toys.
20. Treasure Chest Toy Box
If you want to provide your children with a place to keep their toys, why not think creatively and assist them in storing their toys in a fashionable manner? The beauty of a toy box is that it can take the shape of anything you can conceive, such as a pirate treasure chest.
The construction is unexpectedly uncomplicated and can familiarize them with the utilization of tools such as table and miter saws. They can also exhibit their artistic abilities by embellishing the box with any design elements they prefer.
21. The act of walking short distances
You can make a woodworking project for your kids that they will find enjoyable by keeping it as simple as you require.
In today’s era of instant digital accessibility, certain wooden blocks may appear unfamiliar. However, by honing your woodworking skills and investing some effort, you can fabricate a basic plaything capable of entertaining your children for countless hours.
A device used to provide food for birds.
When you reflect on how you initially began with woodworking, it is highly likely that it included creating your own birdhouse or bird feeder.
Why not share your experience with your own children? Doing so has several advantages: it’s an excellent means for your kids to learn and it also leads to delightful treats for the birds. If you take pleasure in observing the various birds in your yard, engaging in this project with your kids is highly beneficial.
