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Woodworking
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This activity, though it appears simple, is deeply engaging for children and effective in establishing flow. Children will gain comfort and familiarity with new tools as they use rasps and sandpaper to transform the shape of a piece of wood.
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Related Programming Resources
| Add a Tech Twist | For older or more experienced children, try letting them experiment with real hammers and nails or screws and screwdrivers. |
| Hints for uses in your library | Read the Program Planning section of Promising Practices: A Guide for Library Staff |
| Related Links |
Flow Learning Theory
TED Talk: Flow, the Secret to Happiness |
| Originating Source | This activity was contributed by the Bay Area Discovery Museum. ©2017 Bay Area Discovery Museum. |
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