Award-Winning Woodwork Incursions for Kindergartens & Primary Schools
Often described by educators as "the best incursion we've ever had," our hands-on woodwork experiences inspire creativity, confidence and sustainability through meaningful learning.
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Filmed, directed & edited by Dom Farrell, e: dom@domfarrell.com
Trusted by Educators since 2014 | 60,000+ Children & Students | 2,500+ Incursions | Family Business | Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
It’s more than just making a wooden toy.
Children don't just build a wooden toy to take home.
They learn about sustainability, develop practical life skills, build confidence and experience a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from creating something with their own hands.
Behind every project is a carefully designed learning experience that supports children's development through:
✔ Creativity & Confidence
✔ Sustainability Education
✔ Real-World Practical Skills
✔ EYLF, VEYLDF Learning Outcomes
✔ Safe Use of Real Tools
✔ STEM Learning & Problem Solving
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“We got to use all the screws without our mums and dads helping us! I did it all by myself!”
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"I liked hammering with the mallets and I made a sliding spaceship."
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"I liked what we made and I really liked what Jim showed us. I liked woodwork and every woodwork thing."
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"I liked making the Aeroplane and all the little creatures that live in the tree and the big creatures. We got to make our own things."
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“I liked the drills and the hammers and I liked the animals Jim showed us and the tree.”
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Kindergarten & Preschool Incursions
For Kindergartens & Preschools
For Schools, OSHC & Holiday Programs
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For Educators & Teams (On-Site & Online Training)
Finding the right kindergarten or school incursion can be difficult.
🌿 You need it to be educational, fun and value for money
🌿 It has to fulfill the Learning Outcomes of the EYLF (for Kindergartens) and
🌿 Tie in with the STEM inquiry units (for Primary Schools).
🌿 Meaningful follow-up learning opportunities would also be great
We get it. And that's where Little Woodworkers™ can help.
Why Educators Choose Little Woodworkers™
For more than a decade, educators across Melbourne have trusted Little Woodworkers™ to deliver memorable hands-on learning experiences that children genuinely remember.
Rather than simply entertaining children, every session combines creativity, sustainability education and practical life skills in a way that supports meaningful learning outcomes.
STEM Inquiry Learning
Little Woodworkers™ naturally supports STEM inquiry learning through hands-on problem-solving, engineering thinking, sustainability education and practical skill development.
Children aren't just learning about STEM concepts — they are actively applying them through real-world making and problem-solving.
What Educators Are Saying
Teachers frequently describe Little Woodworkers™ as:
“The BEST incursion we’ve ever had!”
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IT WAS THE BEST DAY EVER!
“Jim was amazing, the children absolutely loved the incursion and were filled with enthusiasm and excitement the entire time. They particularly enjoyed the animal activity and finding out about the wildlife that lives in our trees. Here is what the children have to say, "Can Jim come every day?", "I liked when Jim pretended to be an Owl", "IT WAS THE BEST DAY EVER!" Thanks again Kerstin and Jim for organising. ☺”
— Bronte Lincoln, 4-Year-Old Teacher
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Connecting Children With Trees & Nature
“We thoroughly enjoyed our recent workshop with Jim. The children loved every minute of it. I think if Jim had been there all day, they would have happily constructed their woodwork creations all day long. I loved the way Jim spent time prior to commencing the woodwork, talking about wood, trees and the animals that inhabit them. Great teaching by Jim with a most captive audience. Again our sincere thanks. We will definitely have you again next year, most probably in term 4 with our unit on Creativity.”
— Theresa Virgona, Teacher St Thomas More Primary School, Mt Eliza
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Building Confidence Through Real Tools
“Such a wonderful experience once again for all the children (and educators too). The parents couldn't believe that the children had made the Aeroplane independently and even more amazed with the use of real tools (so great). We will be extending their experiences with wood over the coming weeks. You and Jim are such a good team! Thanks again for everything you both do to provide this important experience for our young children.”
— Annette Tsindos, Director & Early Childhood Teacher
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Inspires Our Young Creators
“It’s all about embracing new possibilities! Today, we hosted a Little Woodworkers™ incursion for all age groups, where the children engaged with enthusiasm and focus. We extend a heartfelt appreciation to Jim from Little Woodworkers™ for providing a safe and unforgettable experience that inspires our young creators!”
— Sashika, Centre Manager, Aspire Early Education, Berwick Waters
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Included With Every Booking
Educator Support Resources
Every booking includes practical educator resources designed to support planning, documentation, curriculum connections, learning outcomes, assessment and reflective practice.
Resources Include:
🌿 Children & Student Reflection Sheets
🌿 VEYLDF Learning Outcomes & Practice Principles Guide
🌿 STEM Inquiry Connections Guide
🌿 Safety & Risk-Benefit Statement
Frequently Asked Questions
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Little Woodworkers™ is not currently listed on the SRF Menu, as applications have remained paused since 2022.
However, services receiving more than $10,000 in School Readiness Funding may be able to allocate up to 25% of their funding flexibly towards programs not listed on the menu, following discussions with their Early Childhood Improvement Branch (ECIB).
To support these conversations, we can provide a detailed Funding Application Guide outlining program specifications, priority areas, indicators, measures of success, VEYLDF alignment, implementation considerations and supporting documentation.
Email support@littlewoodworkers.com.au to request free access to our Funding Application Guide.
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Quite simply, we share everything we've learned.
Drawing on more than a decade of facilitating over 2,000 woodwork incursions across Melbourne, we share everything we've learned about introducing woodwork, sustainability education and practical life skills, confidently and successfully with children.
Topics include safety, tools, materials, workspace setup, risk management, planning, implementation, educator confidence, behaviour guidance, project selection, sustainability connections, practical teaching strategies and creating a culture where children can safely take appropriate risks, solve problems and develop real-world skills.
Our goal is not just to teach woodwork, but to equip educators with the confidence, knowledge and practical strategies to successfully implement woodwork experiences long after the training is complete.
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We offer flexible Professional Development options to suit different learning styles, schedules and team needs:
One-Day Foundation PD Workshop:
2.5–3 hrsTwo-Day Expert Guidance PD Program:
Two visits of 2.5–3 hrs eachThe Woodwork Corner™ Online PD Course:
Approximately 6–8 hrs self-paced
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Not at all. Most participants begin with little or no woodwork experience.
Our training is designed to build confidence from the ground up, providing practical, step-by-step guidance in a supportive and encouraging environment.
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Absolutely. Our Little Woodworkers™ Professional Development Programs were developed for both Early Childhood Educators and Primary School Teachers wanting to confidently introduce safe, meaningful and engaging woodwork experiences into their learning environments.
The content is particularly relevant for Educators, Educational Leaders and Nominated Supervisors seeking practical strategies to build confidence, support children's learning and implement meaningful woodwork experiences within their service.
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Absolutely. While many of our participants come from Early Childhood settings, our Little Woodworkers™ Professional Development Programs were designed with both Early Childhood Educators and Primary School Teachers in mind.
The principles of safe tool use, risk assessment, educator confidence, hands-on learning, project planning and practical implementation apply across both settings, making the training equally valuable for teachers wanting to introduce meaningful woodwork experiences into their classrooms.
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Absolutely. Our face-to-face Professional Development Workshops support up to 12 participants and are specifically designed to build shared confidence, knowledge and consistency across your team.
For services choosing our Online PD Course, group discounts are available for multiple educators. The more team members who enrol, the lower the per-person investment, making it an affordable option for whole-service professional learning.
Many services choose to include Educators, Educational Leaders, Nominated Supervisors and Leadership Team members so the entire team develops a shared understanding, consistent approach and greater confidence when implementing woodwork experiences.
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Yes. The Woodwork Corner™ Online PD Course allows educators to learn at their own pace, from anywhere in Australia.
The course mirrors the core learning principles taught in our face-to-face Professional Development Workshops and provides educators with the same practical framework, knowledge and implementation strategies in a flexible online format.
The course includes comprehensive training, downloadable resources, workbooks, quizzes, practical implementation guidance and a Certificate of Completion.
Group Discounts are also available for services enrolling multiple educators.
