On some days, the water will be colored in various colors, on others the table will have dishsoap complete with bubbles. Other materials that will be in the Science Center include a skeleton, fossils, bones, an aquarium for fish, insects, spiders, snakes, and whatever else the children collect, magnifying glasses, binoculars, and a variety of natural objects. The Woodworking Center gives children an opportunity to work with real tools to create their own designs. Safety is a primary concern in this center. Learning to use tools safely is an important concept that is developed in the Woodworking Center and one that children will use for the rest of their lives.
Children take great pride in making even the simplest creations.
Tools that the children will learn to use include a hammer, a screwdriver, a saw in a mitre box, a t-square, and a wrench. Each tool is introduced on at a time. As with all of the centers, all children are required to wear goggles and learn and follow all of the safety rules. Graph paper and pencils are available to help children plan out their designs. A large tree stump is available so that the children can practice hammering and pulling out nails.