18 Of The Best Woodworking Projects For Kids

1. Lego Coat Rack

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Finally, your kids’ Legos can be functional! This project is actually not as difficult as it looks. Check out the tutorial here.

2. Family Tree Photo Clips

The tree slice photo hanger you see in the background is just one example of what comes in a Makers Kit – a monthly craft box that lets your kids actually build some pretty cool stuff with their hands.

If you’re a parent with an inquisitive young one, I’d highly recommend checking it out.

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3. Simple Boxes

Photozz provides us with the basics. Simple boxes are a great project for children just getting started.

4. Mason Bee House

This can easily be done in a day. Check out the full tutorial here.

5. DIY Wooden Arrows

A miter saw is needed for this, but it is a fairly simple (and beautiful) project for young ones.

Via Cherished Bliss.

6. Easy Wooden Bird House

Could there be a more classic first woodworking project? Best of all, you can hang it in your back yard and let your kid see their handiwork on display for years to come.

Skip to my Lou shows us an easy way to have fun, and share a unique experience with our kids.

7. Tripod Stool

See the tutorial at Wood and Faulk.

8. DIY Picture Frame

It’s Always Autumn says miter saws are optional for this project, but you’ll need a circular sawor jigsaw instead to cut straight edges. 

9. DIY Hanging Planter

It’s easy to make and you can display it for all to see. Via Biggerthanthetreeofus.com

10. DIY Utensil Organizer Caddy

Besides just the woodworking, you can also bust out some creative paint for this one! Via A Beautiful Mess.

11. Circular Shelf

Very simple and no power tools required. It’s a great project for kids and something they can hang in their own room. Via NewBlooming.com

12. DIY Reclaimed Wood Flag

It doesn’t have to be Texas… but you get the idea! From KillerBDesigns.

13. Snowman Fence

This one is really light-duty – using paint stirrers as your lumber. Via Buzzle.

14. Simple Sofa Cupholder

This is a great woodworking project for kids because if you can put three pieces of wood together and cut a hole in it, you can make this wooden sofa sleeve cup holder.

Mandi Johnson from A Beautiful Mess gets the credit for this clever project.

15. Crayon Holder

I love DIY woodworking projects for kids that they can actually make use of themselves. You’ll need a drill to make the holes, but the project is pretty simple overall. Via That’s My Letter.

16. Minimalist X-Shape Coasters

via Homedit

17. Rustic Wall Hook

Tutorial on Weekender Wife.

18. Wooden Spoons

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Just don’t use these to spank your children after they’ve spent time making them – that sounds like a psychological issue waiting to happen. Tutorial on Fairgoods.