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…

A noted sculptor tells how to introduce your class to a versatile tool, the coping saw. (Editor/RK)

Describes a woodworking program for elementary school students in Ontario, Canada. Briefly discusses program benefits in areas such as maculinizing the curriculum, providing opportunities for object manipulation and exercise of fine muscle control, and counteracting sex-role stereotypes. (JMB)

Wood is a responsive material that lends itself to the needs of the classroom. Younger students can design with wood, hammer and nails while older students may be introduced to incising, carving, and assembling in designing with wood. (Author/RK)

An elementary school commissioned by the Krishnamurti Foundation of America is an all-wood structure with a free-form roof designed so that light and shadow create effects of motion. (Author/MLF)

Proposes woodworking as an appropriate play media for preschoolers. Points out the educational opportunities of woodworking and outlines the contents of a prospective "Carpenter Shop." Discusses precautions to be observed when children work with tools. (DR)

Describes a beginning course in industrial arts woodworking correlated with industry and industrial procedures. (GR)

Describes and includes a working drawing of a constructed wood expansion meter for use in materials technology experimentation. (GR)

Perceptual motor dysfunctions may not allow children with learning and behavior problems to perform as most children do. A successful art activity for these children is construction using wood scraps. (SR)

Unwanted wooden crates are used by the children of the Esso Elementary School in Libya for the art project described here. (CB)

The author presents practical, specific suggestions for hepling young children have successful carpentry experiences. Selection of tools and materials as well as guides for their use and care are included. (Author/WY)