Oct 09, 2024
At Little Green Rascals Elvington, we’re always looking for exciting ways to nurture curiosity and creativity in our children. One of the most popular activities in our Pre-school is our fantastic woodwork sessions, where the children have the opportunity to explore practical skills through hands-on learning. Today’s session was no exception—it was full of enthusiastic chatter and eager little hands working away!
Learning Through Doing
Woodwork offers the children a unique chance to engage with materials and tools in a safe, supervised environment. From sanding to hammering, they are developing their fine motor skills and learning to follow instructions, all while enjoying the process of making something with their own hands. The satisfaction of creating something from scratch helps to build confidence and encourages problem-solving along the way.
Chatting with Ged the Maintenance Man
What makes these sessions even more special is the relationship the children are building with Ged, our maintenance man. Ged’s expertise and friendly personality have really captured the children’s interest, and they love chatting with him about all things practical! As they work on their woodwork projects, they often ask Ged questions about how he uses similar skills in his day-to-day tasks around the nursery. This has sparked a genuine curiosity about practical skills and how they play an important role in our community.
Fostering a Sense of Community
We’ve found that these woodwork sessions not only help the children develop their hand-eye coordination and creativity but also deepen their understanding of the world around them. By interacting with Ged and learning about his work, the children are gaining a sense of how practical skills are applied in everyday life. It’s wonderful to see them so engaged and eager to learn how they can contribute to their community in meaningful ways.
Looking Forward
We are incredibly proud of how our woodwork sessions are fostering a love for learning and a curiosity about the world. With each project, the children are not only building physical objects but also building their confidence, skills, and understanding of the community around them.