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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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author and the founder of Explorations Early Learning and Playvolution HQ.
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