Free-range hammers may not be the best idea for all early learning settings. But making them available with appropriate supervision and a bit of timely direct instruction can add some variety to your early learning setting.

Not only is hammering a useful skill, it builds pre-reading and pre-writing skills. Hammering hones hand-eye coordination and visual tracking skills and builds hand and wrist strength. It’s also a chance for kids to feel strong and powerful.

Related Links

A handful of hammering-related links:

• Simple Machines | Lever
• Selecting Woodworking Tools For Kids Part 2: Pounding Tools
• DIY | Hammering Station Ideas
• DIY | Ball Peen Hammer Work Station
• DIY | Ball Peen Hammer Punch Station
• DIY | Ball Peen Hammer And Chisel Work
• Car Smashing | Play Sighting 0007
• Power Play

Hammering Music

There are other options when selecting hammering music, but we here at Playvolution HQ recommend this classic:

Hammers At Play

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