Woodwork Day / Hammer and Nail Practice
Hammer and Nail Practice
Children practise hammering nails into soft wood or a tree stump, building strength, coordination and tool confidence.
How to run it
- Set up a sturdy stump or block of soft wood at a woodwork station.
- Show how to hold a nail with a peg or pliers and tap gently.
- Children take turns hammering nails into the wood.
- Add rubber bands between nails to make patterns once done.
You will need
- soft wood block or stump
- child-sized hammers
- short flat-head nails
- pegs or pliers
- safety glasses
Make it easier or harderHammer golf tees into foam for younger or less confident children.
SafetyOne child per station with close supervision; safety glasses and closed shoes on, and count nails in and out.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3, Outcome 4Mastering a real tool supports physical skills, focus and confidence.
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