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Projects You can do with Kids

Here are some pictures and diagrams of other projects I've done with kids. I know there are missing some details but hopefully there is enough information for an interested person to proceed. Nothing is that complicated and you should be able to wing it. If not, email or call me.

Fanciful wooden mask
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The information contained in this Do-It-Yourself section is true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. All recommendations and suggestions are made without any guarantees on the part of the author or Hands On Books. The author disclaims all liability incurred in connection with the use of this information.
  • Solar Energy - Solar Hot Dog Cooker, Sundial, Solar Absorbtion, Solar water and air heating, Photovoltaic electricity, History of Solar Energy, Solar Safety.

  • Mechanical Puzzles - Three mechanical puzzles:
    The Faucet, the Lock and the Lawn mower engine.

  • Marble Roll - Configurable roller coaster for marbles.

  • Take-Apart - A favorite activity, and low-cost too.

  • Discovery Box - King size!

  • Mirror Steeror - A user-controlled funhouse mirror.

  • Rube Goldberg Machine - A circus and science show on a sewing machine!

Portable marble roll If you do (have done, contemplate doing) any projects like this, I'd love to hear from you.

And if you'd like some training in doing work like this with kids, you might want to attend a Woodshop for Kids Workshop


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