Today over at our woodwork area the children have been learning about the safety rules of our tinker table and how to properly handle basic tools, learning to make judgements, avoid hazards and managing risks.

“You must wear goggles.” “Always have an adult with you.”

We came together as a group and had a look at the tools we’d be using, one by one the children selected each tool and placed it in the middle for all children to hold and have a look at. We discussed which each tool was used for and how to safely handle them.

“I have a hammer at home, I use with dad.” “You use the screwdriver to unscrew the nails.”

The children had lots of fun engaging in discussions with one another about the safety rules and looking at the tools, now we are able to use the tools to create our own designs, how exciting! Stay tuned to see what the children create.

“Thumbs up if you know the safety rules and are ready to use the tools.”

Some of our younger children have been busy gluing different shapes of wood and loose parts together, creating three dimensional objects for our wooden 3D sculpture.

“I build it high.” “I make a tower.”

Here is the children’s fabulous work, great job! 👍