Using Tools Practical Life Exercises Ideas

Using Tools Skills Exercises for the Practical Life area, which can be presented as described below, or to augment your existing activities.  Choose from the related products to create your own activities or follow our recommendations:

Suggestions

1 Using a Hammer

Hammer, shapes, nails, cork board,container, tray

Copy an example or make an image or pattern.

2 Using a Screwdriver

Screwdriver, fixed bolts board,  tray

3 Using a Spanner

Spanner, fixed bolts board,  tray

Extend this with a pair of adjustable spanners and different sized bolts, or a set of spanners

4 Using a Hex Key

Hex key, fixed bolts board,  tray

5 Hammering nails into balsa wood

6 Sawing strips of balsa wood

7 Screwing screws into balsa wood

8 Making simple wooden construction

Get inspired for alternative activities with videos and photos here.

PLEASE NOTE: This pack recommends real kitchen items not toys, some of which are made from glass. They are only for use under the supervision of an adult, and you should assess the risk posed each time they are used.