Kids Can Fix It

Posted by Elece Hollis Aug 1, 2008

Dear Parents and Grandparents,

Wouldn't it be great to have a child around who loved tools and wanted to fix things around the house? Can you imagine the benefits and increase in selfconfidence a child could gain through learning to do simple repairs.

Encourage your child to follow the directions, help assemble new items, and take part in house remodeling and rennovations so that he will be able to tackle needed repairs in his own home or workplace when he is grown.

A simple saying like "lefty--loosey, righty-tighty " can save a child many moments of frustrations when tightening and loosening screws. Just think of all the little tips and tricks that he can learn to save time and become a skilled handyman.

Let him choose a repair project and go to work on it. Things might not turn out perfect, but the child will learn and improve his skills with time and practice.

A trip to a flea market , the attic, or a garage sale may provide just the project needed (an old coffee table, a wobbly chair, or an old toy) and some spare starter tools besides. Children learn by doing so allow the child to make mistakes and learn from them. You will all have a great time.

~Elece~