on course when things do go wrong, this will help your kids from
becoming discouraged.
You can buy the tools that you don’t already have as you get to them in
the book or you can go ahead and buy them all at once. If you do decide
to get the tools ahead of time, read through the lessons on tool usage
first. I give suggestions as to sizes and styles that can help children get
the most out of their use. The advantage in having all your tools ahead
of time is that it will save you from having to run around trying to find
what you’ll need the day before you need to teach the lesson and finding
out that it’s sold out. Another advantage is you can often times find all
the tools you need online at one site. This can save you time and money.
Here is a list of tools you’ll need. Use this to compare what you already
have to what you’ll need to purchase. Again read the lessons on tool
usage first before making purchases. You can buy each child their own
set (which would be nice since one of the first projects is a tool box) or
they can share tools. (But getting kids to do that is an entire book unto
itself.)
A. Measuring Tape (12’) they make measuring tapes that
have the fractions labeled on the tape to make it easier
to read especially if your child is just learning about
fractions.
B. Ruler (12”) wooden ones are easier to read than the
clear or colored plastic ones.
C. Hammer (7 – 10oz for smaller children, 16oz for older
children with better hand eye coordination)
D. Screwdrivers: flathead and Phillips
E. Nail set
F. Handsaw (western or Japanese style)
G. Brace Drill
H. Coping saw
I. Block plane