07. 22. 2008
Corvus: tools for kids

If you've recently been through the process of baby-proofing your house and placing all sharp implements out of your toddler's reach, you may boggle slightly at the concept of Corvus - real tools for children. Tools that include saws, pincers and drills.
Obviously, these are for the slightly older child, and presumably to be used under strict adult supervision. I guess the premise is that with real tools, you can teach your children techniques that will be genuinely useful throughout their lives. Suddenly I'm looking at all those plastic, impractical toy tool-sets with a very jaundiced eye.
Posted by Myf
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For Christmas in second grade I received a set of real (but kid-sized) tools like the ones above. I loved them! My dad and I very safely worked on basic woodworking projects and I still have those skills today. I've brought along the little drill on every move, and I still use it for small projects - and I'm 30 years old!
Posted by: CraftyRachel | July 22, 2008 9:36 AM
I am impressed, Rachel; I wish I could say my parents had done the same.
Posted by: Myf | July 25, 2008 8:07 AM