Kāmura ki te kāinga
Carpentry at home
In these videos Nath explores ideas for carpentry at home with children. This resource is part of the “Learning in the home” set. See the resource carousel below for more.
Join Nath as he explores the wonders of carpentry while at home. These videos provide ideas for whānau supporting tamariki learning at home via construction, dramatic play, and problem solving.
Remember to use all tools with care and help your tamariki use them safely. Watch Nath's tips videos first for ideas on how to do this.
If you don't have tools or spare pieces of wood around your kāinga (home), you can adapt Nath's ideas to what you have available. For example, robots or planes can be made from cardboard boxes and tape. You could use old twigs, branches, or driftwood you find in your local area. String, wool, or glue can help you join things together.
- How to use screws and nails with your tamariki
- How to help your tamariki with sanding and sawing
- Make your own robots
- Make a fire truck
- Make your own necklaces
- Make your own plane
- Make an outdoor noughts and crosses game
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About this resource
Nath explores the wonders of carpentry while at home with videos that provide ideas for whānau supporting tamariki learning at home via construction, dramatic play, and problem solving. Remember to use all tools with care and help your tamariki use them safely. Watch the 'How to use screws and tamarki’ video first for guidance. This resource is part of the “Learning in the home” set. See the resource carousel for more.