Trades and Tools: Tools and Fasteners

Students practice using common hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and Allen keys to fasten screws, bolts, and nuts into pre-drilled wooden blocks. Each block features various hardware sizes to teach proper tool selection and safe handling.
 
Skill Focus:
Trade skills (assembly, tool identification, mechanical reasoning)
Fine motor development (grasping, turning, hand-eye coordination)
Workplace safety and task sequencing
 
Academic Connections:
Science: Introduction to force, motion, and mechanical systems
Math: Measuring, comparing sizes, and spatial awareness
 
Life Applications:
Assembling furniture, completing small home repairs
Practicing responsibility and safety during tool use