looks like you've got a project already but i wanted to add some too. :)

in school, i studied self expression through art more so than the manual dexterity or social skills an art project might provide, so, along those lines, i would try something like abstract sculpture. pick up a bunch of different shaped wood pieces (available around here at many craft stores), or a pack of assorted sized/shapes of balsa wood, some primary paint colors so they can use them straight up or mix their own, and some extra stuff for visual and tactile stimulation…cotton balls, foam shapes, yarn and string, dry pasta, sand paper cut into shapes…. checking out the local dollar store is great for ideas here, too…you can get a bunch of plastic matchbox cars, bendy straws, little army men, doll clothes, puzzles pieces. the list is endless.

a hot glue gun puts it all together and viola! your own little lost boy-cristos

as far as just regular woodworking projects.

you could pre-drill a flat board to hold pegs and make a rack to hold...whatever...coats, keys, BBQ tools

four pre-cut sides, a bottom and a staple gun and they could make an open-top box for pens or mail.

some pre-cut teardrop shapes, paint, a glue gun and a few small tree branches and some twine to hold it all together and they could assemble a bouquet of flowers (maybe for mother's day?)

that's all i got right now.

whatever you do woth them, it sounds like you and your boys are gonna have lots of fun...i'm jealous. :)

WOW Wyndhy! :)

Very impressive!!!

Thanks wyndhy great ideas!


I just herad from the HappyFactory people in my area and they would love to work on a project with my boys! :D:D:D

I am so excited! Not only are they going to ship the boys some pre-fabricated cars for us to assemble and oil but they are going to allow us to distribute the cars in my local area to children who need them.

A couple years ago a guy came into my daughters day care from Home Depot and brought kits for building either a car or a boat. They were very simple to put together, but the kids enjoyed it quite a bit and had fun.

That is incredibly awesome Lilith - I hope your boys really enjoy the project.

that is so great Lil! congrats, you are such an awesome teacher!!!