GIVE US THE TOOLS
I was interested in 'Tools of the Trade' (17 June). I work in a busy playgroup with children aged two years and nine months to five years. We regularly include woodwork in our planning, introducing the children to real tools including hammers, hand drills, screw drivers and, yes, even saws.
We teach them how to use them safely. Our rule is that only two children are allowed at the woodwork table at a time with one adult supervising. Those children waiting for a turn ask for their name to be put on the waiting list, thus ensuring that everyone gets a turn.
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