Mentor resources

TWG Kids Lesson Plans

Open a complete project or skill plan for a focused adult-led session. Every card names the stage, time, visual, and adult involvement before you open the detail resource.

Skill stageAll stagesStage 1 · Start at the BenchStage 2 · Build with ConfidenceStage 3 · Build BetterStage 4 · Design & ExploreLesson typeAll lesson typesOriginal build lessonsSkill lessons

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Stage 1 · Start at the BenchSKILL LESSON

30-Minute No-Cut Lab

A calm first session that makes sanding sequence, witness marks, dust cleanup, and surface inspection visible without a saw, drill, or finish product.

Plan for

Plan for: 30 minutes: 5 setup, 5 introduction, 12 activity, 5 inspection and discussion, 3 cleanup.

Readiness & adult role

The adult mentor sets readiness; this no-cut session suits a learner who can follow a sanding and cleanup routine. The adult controls setup, workholding, dust controls, and any task that is not appropriate for this learner.

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Stage 3 · Build BetterSKILL LESSON

Teen Skill Track

A longer, adult-supervised practice cycle for older builders who are ready to read plans, test on scrap, and reflect on setup decisions.

Plan for

Plan for: Four to eight sessions of 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the chosen tool skill and project.

Readiness & adult role

The adult mentor assesses readiness for the specific tool or task, follows manufacturer instructions and applicable rules, sets the stop signal, and decides whether the learner may perform a bounded operation under direct supervision.

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