Then we got our truck kit. All of the pieces were already cut to size and the nail holes were pre-drilled to make it easier to drive them into the wood. Stuart would place the nails over the holes and Nicholas took care of the hammering. He really did a great job. However, there were a few times that I cringed for Stuart's thumb as Nicholas would continue to hammer while looking up to see what someone else was doing. Ouch!
Once the truck was built, Nicholas used a small piece of sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges. He got a little bored with this part but, of course, it really isn't as much fun as swinging a hammer!
Next came the stickers. We let him put them on himself so they aren't completely lined up. Sometimes it's hard to not jump in there and help him do things so the finished product is just perfect. But that would defeat the purpose of this whole experience - to let Nicholas experience building and creating something with his own two hands.
As you can see below, he is very proud of the truck that he made...and so are we :)
This was our first time at a children's clinic like this. Technically they are designed for children ages 5 and up. However, younger children can obviously complete the projects as long as a parent is there to help explain how to put it together and help with straightening bent nails from time to time. Lowe's and Home Depot both offer these children clinics. If you haven't taken your child to one yet, I would highly recommend checking them out.
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