Woodcraft Kids

15/08/2026

https://youtu.be/KlhG0qykMJE I remember my own child, who is almost 18 now, also making his very own puzzle dog during lockdown. He never used a saw again, but I want to believe that lesson stuck with him forever.

In this video my 4 year old son helps me make wooden dinosaur puzzl...

02/08/2026

During World War II British toy factories were converted to manufacture mu*****ns and aircraft parts. Parents and older siblings became the new toy manufacturers right in their own kitchens, sheds, and living rooms.

19/07/2026

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Anxiety levels are rising among primary and secondary school childr...

05/06/2026

A Glimpse into the British Home-Craft Movement (circa 1900) Before modern power tools, British companies like Hobbies of Dereham popularized treadle fretsaws for children. It was heavily promoted as a wholesome winter hobby that taught kids patience, hand-eye coordination, and technical drawing skills.

08/05/2026

Styles Street Director Radha Babicci shares the philosophy behind a risky activity that brings big rewards for the children at her community-based service, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.@

30/04/2026

17/04/2026

"The process isn’t quick, teaching patience. As such, it also teaches children how to work to complete an entire project. All of these reasons make scrolling a fantastic project to introduce to your older children."

How to introduce your children to scroll woodworking?

03/04/2026

Thanks the kids who gave us a hand making Arboretum garden sculpture for Shorne Woods Country Park!

03/04/2026

Why we love the coping saw/fretsaw? It is the perfect "level up" tool because it actually grows with your child rather than being something they outgrow.
For the 5-year-olds: It is a safe, slow introduction to real work. It is brilliant for building fine motor skills and initial confidence.
For the 11-16s: It finally offers the mature challenge they are looking for. It isn't a toy—it is a proper manual tool that rewards patience and lets them get stuck into complex, professional-looking designs.
One tool that accommodates everyone and produces results they can actually be proud of.

02/04/2026

We use the coping saw/fretsaw as our main tool because it turns woodworking into a calm, step-by-step creative journey where kids can really take their time. It’s perfect for home ed and ND children because it focuses on the process of creating, helping them build focus and patience while they find way to bring their own ideas to life.