Little Woodworkers

Happy Monday! Sending you all Hi fives 👋👋👋 to a great week ahead. Stay warm and dry! ☔️ Only 34 days to Spring… but who’s counting. 😉

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We were back at Goodstart Minifie Park today. 🔨🪛

See what the Teachers said: 👇😉

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“Our Kindergarten children had a great time being little woodworkers! Jim from Little Woodworkers provided wonderful hands on experience for our Kinder 1&2 class. Kinder 1 children made their 4 legged friend whereas Kinder 2 children made a racing car! After that the children freely explored their creative ideas with various wood pieces. It was amazing to see their creative juices flowing!”

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We are also thankful for teachers sharing their gorgeous images about our incursions and, most importantly, for TAGGING us. 🙏

Why?

Because TAGGING us helps to keep us going and spread the word so other teachers can find us too. 🙏💚🌿

Thank you for having us back at Goodstart Minifie Park today. It was so much fun to work with your 3-year-old and 4-year-old group again and taking them through the learning experience of caring for our environment and why we need trees. 🌳 Thank you also for helping us spread the word by sharing these gorgous images and TAGGING us. It means a lot. 🙏💚🌿

In the Teacher’s own words: “Our Kindergarten children had such a fun and educational experience during the Little Woodworkers™️ incursion this morning! Jim had the children in awe talking about the environment, sustainability and our native animals before helping them to craft their very own wooden toys.🪵🔨🌏”

Thank you Jetty Road Childcare & Kindergarten for having us back. As always, it was so much fun working with this year’s group of *little woodworkers*. 🪛🔨🌿

Thank you also for sharing and tagging us. It means a lot as it helps us to keep going and for other teachers find us too. 💚

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If you are an Eduator and want to learn more about what we do, type the word INFO in the comments below. Or private message me, Kerstin, with your questions and I’ll get back to you asap.

You can also just email me at [email protected]. Whatever is easiest, I’m always here to help. 🙋‍♀️

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Thank you Jetty Road Childcare & Kindergarten for having us back. As always, it was so much fun working with this year's group of *little woodworkers*. 🪛🔨🌿 Thank you also for sharing and tagging us. It means a lot. 💚

Our Jim at Little Woodworkers and Jess from Oraco Agency are chatting about their (business) journey at the brand new Podcast, ‘Local Business Sessions’ launched last week by Mornington Peninsula Business at the Mornington Peninsula Shire in cooperation with Easy Music 3MP. Links to listen are in the post below. 🎧👂🎙

The Mornington Peninsula Shire Local Business Sessions podcast launched last week 🎙️ 🎉

The podcast invites business owners and operators from across the Mornington Peninsula to dive into strategies for overcoming challenges and leveraging strengths.

Our Communications Director, Jessica Humphreys, was invited as a guest on episode 19 'Value Proposition: Defining What Sets You Apart'.

Alongside Jim Begley from Little Woodworkers, Jessica shares her journey of identifying brand core values, adapting to challenges, creating impactful customer experiences and strategic marketing approaches.

To listen to this episode, visit the links below 👇

🍎 https://apple.co/3L9Cyxb
🟢 https://spoti.fi/3LclkPX

With this kind of weather all you can do is cuddle up at home and listen to the Podcast. Jim, creator of Little Woodworkers™️, chats about values and our incursions and why they are so valuable for both children and teachers alike. Have a listen. Link in comments. 🎧

We were lucky enough to be invited to an interview for a brand-new Podcast by the Business Development Team Mornington Peninsula Business Mornington Peninsula Shire in cooperation with . 🎧

Last night’s launch was a big success. The Podcast is officially LIVE. 🎉

And so is Jim’s episode on ‘Value Proposition: Defining What Sets You Apart’ alongside the lovely Jessica Humphrey’s as they sit & chat together about the topic at hand. 😉

Make sure to have a listen. It’s quite interesting (even if I say so myself). 😉

Here’s the link: http://t.ly/8mMJx

Or go to your Spotify App and type in ‘The Local Business Sessions’ into the search bar and you’ll find there.

Make sure to give the new podcast some love with a Follow and a Like. And let us know what you think! 🙏

We just received a new GOOGLE REVIEW. 🎉 Thank you for the shout out . 🙏

“A huge shout out to Jim for coming into Robin’s Nest ELC and for the amazing experience! The Bunjil and Waa room had an absolute blast during the incursion - they were buzzing with excitement and had so much fun. The cars they made were a hit, and they learned a ton along the way. Jim, you always bring so much energy and creativity to our center, and we can’t thank you enough for making today so memorable! We look forward to future incursions with you and the team at little [woodworkers]. 🥰”

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a Google Review. It means a lot as it helps us spread the word so more teachers can find us. 🙏

We look forward to seeing you next time. 😊

Thank you for having us . ☺️ It was so much fun working with your *little woodworkers*. 🔨🪛

In the Teacher’s words:

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“Flying high with creativity! ✈️ Our little engineers built their own airplanes during our exciting woodwork incursion. 🚀✨”
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To all the Teachers posting about our incursions, please, please, please always TAG US . 🙏 Even if you forget, just add the tag afterwards, now that you’re reading this. 😉 Tagging helps our family business to keep going, increase our reach so other teachers can find us. Thank you so much for your understanding and support. 😊

Have a lovely rest of the week. ☀️

Thank you for having us back Goodstart Early Learning Carrum Downs - Hall Road. It was so much fun working with your *little woodworkers*. ;)

This week our three and four year old kinders had a fantastic incursion come to visit, called little woodworkers, such a great experience all the children got involved and had so much fun, while getting to make their own bird feeders to take home. The children got so much out of this experience, including what they can make out of wood also getting to use the tools to help put together their own bird feeders

We loved being back Mentone Grammar ELC recently. 🌿

What did the Teachers say?

“Our ELC students had a blast on Thursday 2 May during the incursion! Under the guidance of experts, the children became carpenters, crafting their very own wooden toys while diving into the world of sustainability, the environment, and the amazing animals around us.”

“This hands-on experience allowed our future builders to unleash their creativity and learn valuable skills in woodworking. From measuring and sawing to sanding and decorating, they developed fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem-solving abilities. Plus, they gained a deeper understanding of sustainable practices and the importance of caring for our environment. 🏗️🌍🌱”

“The children enjoyed every moment of the experience and the best part was taking away their very own hand made creation,” said Peta Stubbs (Director of ELC).

Comment the word INFO if you want us to visit YOUR centre. 😊 If you are further away or interstate, comment the word PACKS. 🎁

Thank you for having us back at Goodstart Early Learning Frankston South - Frankston Flinders Road this week.

The first time we visited was in 2015(!) when we had just started this Little Woodworkers® adventure.

We’ve been back ever since.

Thank you for your loyalty and support. It means a lot. 💚

And thank you also for sharing your lovely images and TAGGING us. It helps so much. 🙏

Thank you for having us back at Goodstart Early Learning Frankston South - Frankston Flinders Road this week. The first time we visited was in 2015(!) when we had just started this Little Woodworkers® adventure. We’ve been back ever since. Thank you for your loyalty and support. It means a lot. 💚 And thank you also for sharing your lovely images and tagging us. It helps so much. 🙏

I just came across these images again of our woodwork incursions we did last year…

We were back yesterday for the 9th year in a row!❗️

Time flies when you’re having fun! ⚒️

On another note, this week I deliberately searched for posts about our Little Woodworkers® Programs on both Facebook and Instagram…

And I was surprised by how many posts I’ve missed over the years because we weren’t tagged. 🫣

So, for anyone sharing posts about a business, please, please, please always make sure to TAG the business you post about. 🙏

It only takes 2 seconds but helps a 100 fold…

In our case, it helps to keep us going.

Why?

Because it helps more teachers discover us, know we exist and find out more about us…

And with that more children get to experience our hands-on woodwork & sustainability programs. 🙏

Thank you for having us back yesterday. (I can’t wait to see the pictures you took. Make sure to TAG US 😉)

I just found this by chance from last year. 🙈 I had missed it at the time because we weren't tagged. Thank you for having us back today Goodstart Early Learning Frankston South - Frankston Flinders Road. Jim told me what a lovely bunch of kids they were, as always. ☺️ Should you share images of today, please make sure to TAG US Little Woodworkers. Tagging helps increase our reach (as well as your center's) so other teachers can find us too. It means more children get to experience what we do which, in turn, helps our small family business to keep going. It only takes 2 seconds but helps us 100 fold. Thank you so much. 🙏

Sharing is caring! 💗

We LOVE it when Teachers post images of our incursions after our visits. 🙏

The only thing, we miss so many of them because we are not tagged. 🫣

Sooo, if we visited your school or centre and you are sharing posts about us on social media, please, please, please always TAG US . ✅

It only takes 2 seconds but helps us 100 fold! 🙌

WHY? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Because tagging us helps us grow, increase our reach and, most importantly, helps other teachers find us too. 🔍

And the more teachers find us the more children get to experience working with wood, learning about trees, sustainability and taking care of our environment. 🌳🌎

Thank you for having us and for sharing these gorgeous images. 😊

📸 Goodstart Early Learning Noble Park

When we initially mentioned using our incursions with SRF Flexible Funding, we got it all wrong.

At the time we didn't realise that our woodwork incursions were not accepted as a Flexible Funding item because the *intent* of SRF is to upskill and empower EDUCATORS.

After corresponding with a few Teachers and the SRF Program Support Team, we now have a much clearer understanding…

After sharing our idea for a Professional Development Program with a few selected Educators, their enthusiasm was contagious.

So, after 10 years of facilitating over 1,500 woodwork incursions, it is finally time to introduce…

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Little Woodworkers® TRAIN THE TEACHERS | Professional Development Workshops, Consulting and Mentoring for Educators.

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The goal of the program is to help Educators support whole child development and effectively integrate woodwork into their educational settings.

The program aims to upskill and empower Educators by enhancing their knowledge, skills and confidence in using hands-on woodworking to support social and emotional regulation and development, fostering children's learning experiences and stronger FAMILY and COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.

To clarify, Little Woodworkers® is currently NOT an approved SRF Menu Provider. We plan to apply in this year’s round of applications for SRFM inclusion in 2025.

In the meantime, if you plan to use SRF FLEXIBLE Funding with our program, we also provide a step-by-step Funding Plan Guide to assist with your KIMS application, including how our program aligns with the VEYLDF.

(Services that wish to spend some of their funding flexibly must discuss this with their ECIB.)

For more information on this new exciting opportunity for Educators, click the first link in our bio .

We have already received a lot of interest and can’t WAIT to work with Educators directly!!

📸 Shoutout to for our amazing headshots! 🙏

Thank you so much for sharing these gorgeous images. It was so good to be back at Goodstart Early Learning Noble Park and working with your lovely bunch of *little woodworkers*. 🌿☺️🌱 Thank you also for tagging us today so teachers can find us. It means a lot. 🙏

Our recent visit at Goodstart Early Learning Boronia - Albert Ave, making OLLIE OWLS with the 3-year-olds and BIRD FEEDERS with the 4-year-olds. Thank you so much for having us back. We loved working with your *little woodworkers*. 🪛🔨

We were back at Mentone Grammar. Such a great bunch of 'little woodworkers'. Thank you for having us. ☺️

Thank you for having us Goodstart Early Learning Parkdale. What a great bunch of 'little woodworkers'. 🔨🪛👍

📢 Calling all teachers, parents and supporters! We need your help to spread the word about Little Woodworkers® across Australia!

Whether you have booked with us before, ordered from us or simply love what we do for children, please share this post. 🙏

Here’s a quick overview:

We offer engaging woodwork incursions for preschool and primary school children in Melbourne, featuring interactive tree talks and sustainability education.

Plus, we provide hands-on woodwork packs for those further away or on tighter budgets. We are still taking new orders!

Find everything you need in our bio . Let’s get your children and students making!

For enquiries, comment below or email us [email protected].

Thank you for your support! 🛠️🌳

📸 By the beautiful with permission to share. ☺️

After a decade of facilitating 1,500 woodwork incursions and gathering Teacher’s feedback, we are launching The Little Woodworkers® TRAIN THE TEACHERS Program. 👨‍🏫

Our aim is to empower Educators to integrate woodwork effectively into their teaching, enhancing Children’s learning experiences and fostering stronger COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. 🌿

Note: Little Woodworkers® is not yet an approved SRFM Provider but aims to be listed on the 2025 SRF Menu.

Meanwhile, services receiving over $5,000 in School Readiness Funding can allocate up to 25% flexibly (subject to approval by their local KIA/ECIB).

Limited spots are available for our program, so act fast! Register your interest today (link in comments).

And don’t worry, our woodwork incursions and packs remain available. We’re excited to embark on this woodwork adventure with Teachers!

After a decade of facilitating 1,500 woodwork incursions and gathering Teacher's feedback, we are launching The Little Woodworkers® TRAIN THE TEACHERS Program. 👨‍🏫

Our aim is to empower Educators to integrate woodwork effectively into their teaching, enhancing Children's learning experiences and fostering stronger COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. 🌿

Note: Little Woodworkers® is not yet an approved SRFM Provider but aims to be listed on the 2025 SRF Menu.

Meanwhile, services receiving over $5,000 in School Readiness Funding can allocate up to 25% flexibly (subject to approval by their local KIA/ECIB).

Limited spots are available for our program, so act fast! Register your interest today (link in comments).

And don't worry, our woodwork incursions and packs remain available. We're excited to embark on this woodwork adventure with Teachers!