Introducing your children to wood projects is a great way to distract them from spending too much time on computers, televisions, iPods, and any other gadgets. Let them see the fun of making something out of wood and be productive. Let them start with simple but unique crafts and let them discover the satisfaction and fulfillment of creating their own masterpiece. The use of popsicle sticks is a great woodworking idea especially for the little ones. You don’t have to worry about using sharp objects because you only need a strong glue to make wonderful crafts. Kids will surely have fun making wind chimes, lanterns, animals, and stuffs like picture frames, pen holder and many others out of popsicle sticks. This is also a good time to boost their creativity.
As they develop their interest in the artistry of woodworking, they can go to the next level and start with more interesting but simple and easy wood projects like a bird house. It is not so complicated and you can even make it more convenient because there are kits available. One of the most simple but very useful wood projects is a baseball cap rack. You can make one using wooden spools. With adult supervision, the kids can make their own personal baseball cap rack. Another simple but a great idea is a wooden door sign. Using just a small piece of sandpapered wood, the kids can create something to amaze visitors. For sure you will be so proud to show off their creations especially when you invite friends over. Woodworking can become a hobby not just for the kids but for every member of the family. There are lots of wood projects to choose from that the whole family will enjoy doing together and make it a great bonding activity. You can make a simple craft like a wall décor, book ends, or a box to more complicated pieces like cabinets, tables and chairs.
