For the past eight years, I have been introducing children to the delights of woodwork and have seen at first hand the enjoyment and cross-curricular learning that flows from it. As permanent artist-in-residence at Filton Avenue Nursery School, Bristol, I introduce many provocations in our nursery studio but woodwork consistently stands out as one of the best activities for engaging children in a profound way.
Children first need to be taught how to use woodwork tools and given the time to try out techniques in a safe and appropriate way. As they make their first tentative taps with the hammer, you can see that they are often apprehensive and question their ability to do it, but if taught properly and using the right equipment, they will quickly be able to bang in nail after nail with confidence and delight.
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