Raw Art Day / Wooden Box Building
Wooden Box Building
Older children hammer or glue timber offcuts into a simple box. Real tools and real skills.
How to run it
- Pre-cut timber pieces.
- Demonstrate hammer safety.
- Children glue and nail the box together.
- Sand edges and decorate.
You will need
- timber offcuts
- hammers
- nails
- wood glue
- sandpaper
- safety glasses
Make it easier or harderYounger children can glue; older children can measure and plan.
SafetyChildren wear safety glasses, use child-sized hammers at a supervised station, and educators pre-cut all timber.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children use real tools and build confidence.
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