{"id":5891,"date":"2021-06-02T08:17:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T08:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/Glenwood\/?p=5891"},"modified":"2021-06-02T08:17:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T08:17:19","slug":"woodwork-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/er\/Glenwood\/2021\/06\/02\/woodwork-2\/","title":{"rendered":"WOODWORK"},"content":{"rendered":"

At Glenwood our children enjoy daily opportunities to engage in woodwork.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This involves experimenting and tinkering with the possibilities of the materials and tools, which helps to build our children\u2019s confidence and develop their creativity and imagination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cI want to use the hammer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Observations of the children show high levels of engagement and perseverance with challenging tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cThe saw is a bit tricky.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Design is part of the woodwork process, defining the task and planning how to proceed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019m making a helicopter car. I need 4 wheels so it can drive and a window at the front. The helicopter blades are going to sit on top so it can lift off into the sky.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The importance of woodwork cannot be underestimated!<\/p>\n

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Look at all the skills our children are learning –\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n