Handicrafts with children – don’t be afraid of carving! – Counselor

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Carving for children? Isn’t that way too dangerous?

When parents keep a few things in mind, little can go wrong and fun is guaranteed. The important things are: the right knife, good wood and a quiet place.

“Carving calms even the most jittery children and has a wonderful effect on concentration and mind,” says Astrid Schulte (53), nature educator from Stuttgart (“Meine Schnitzwerkstatt”, Kosmos Verlag, 19.99 euros).

Die sechs ganzen Zweige nebeneinanderlegen. Die beiden gespaltenen als Querstreben (etwas länger, als das Floß breit ist) über die Längszweige legenPhoto: Kosmos Verlag

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Step 2: Place the six whole branches side by side. Place the two split cross braces (slightly longer than the raft is wide) over the longitudinal branchesPhoto: Kosmos Verlag

Mit Doppelknoten und mehrfachen Umwicklungen Zweige und Querstreben mit einer dünnen Schnur miteinander verbindenPhoto: Kosmos Verlag

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Step 3: Using a double knot and multiple wraps, connect the branches and cross braces with a thin cordPhoto: Kosmos Verlag

Für die Masten eines Segels die Enden zweier Zweige anspitzen und fixieren. Dann ausgeschnittenes Plastikflaschen-Stück festschnürenPhoto: Kosmos Verlag

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Step 4: For the masts of a sail, sharpen and fix the ends of two branches. Then tie the cut-out piece of plastic bottle tightPhoto: Kosmos Verlag

Alter: Children should be seven or eight years old when they start. Children who already have experience chopping vegetables in the kitchen can even start earlier, says Astrid Schulte. Tip: There are also cut-resistant children’s gloves (from 7 euros).

Ideas: A nice task is a raft (see photo instructions), which is then sent on a journey in a stream. Animal figures or knives, forks and spoons are also possible.

The carving knife: a pocket knife with a rounded handle (from 10 euros). Some manufacturers offer children’s sizes. The blade must also be rounded and it must be possible to lock it in place. “The blade has to be sharp,” says Astrid Schulte. “Otherwise too much pressure is exerted and the blade can slip off and injure the child.” After the carving: fold the blade in!

Material: Green wood, i.e. fresh wood. Hazel is best. Linden, poplar, alder and willow also work.

Sitting posture: Sit on a chair with both feet on the floor, knees a little apart. Bend your upper body slightly forward, rest your forearms on your thighs.


Handicrafts with children: don't be afraid of carving!
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