- Montessori-oriented woodworking. (Photo from North American Montessori Center)
Father’s Day made me think of one of my favorite activities for fathers to do with their children – woodworking. Of course, mothers can do woodworking as well. Woodworking is a great summer activity, especially if you can move it outdoors.
In Montessori education, children work with real, child-size woodworking tools. North American Montessori Center (NAMC) has an article on Montessori-oriented woodworking with good suggestions and extensions.
Do you have a favorite variation of woodworking with children?
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This is great! I think it is so important for children to learn from real life experiences and projects. I am a new follower from MBC! Come visit Mama's Little Chick.
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Thanks so much for your comment and for following me! Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but your comment disappeared into the wrong folder. I love your blog!
I love woodworking with children… you share great things! That's why I gave you an award today at http://somegirlswebsite.com/showing-love/2010/06/…
Thanks SOOOO much, Michelle! You just made my day!
Hello there,
Nice article. I liked the final question.
Let’s all bring some answers on this theme..:).
Bob @ Yard Shed
Thanks, Bob! I’m a real fan of Montessori-oriented woodworking.
The post is very heartwarming!! I can see that woodworking roots deeply with yoru family bonding…
The school is also great by offering a real woodworking expeience to their students. We dont have a school like that here. Your lucky!
You just give me a tip on how to spend a holiday with my kids. Thanks! They will surely have curiousity out of this.
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This is an excellent article. Woodworking is one my hobbies, and it always a good feeling when you know you’ve created something by hand.
I am a big fan of Montessori and Steiner as far as teaching kids what to do in their lives.
Tell them that when they grow up and still want to do woodworking they can come to me for training 🙂