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| Creative Activities | 1 |
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| Young Children | 1 |
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| Sosna, David | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSosna, David – Young Children, 2000
Notes that woodworking can be a valuable learning tool for young children because it has both creative and structured sides. Recommends materials for a classroom toolbox, noting the importance of real woodworking tools as opposed to those made just for children. Suggests that teachers work directly with students for safety and to help guide them…
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Woodworking
Peer reviewedHuber, Linda K. – Young Children, 1999
Addresses major issues in teachers' reluctance to use woodworking centers with young children: (1) too noisy; (2) too dangerous; (3) just for boys; and (4) too expensive. Explains why woodworking can be beneficial to children and how to begin creating and using a woodworking center. (EV)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Learning Activities, Learning Centers (Classroom), Teacher Attitudes
