The Maplewoodshop Micro Program

A K-2 Woodworking Program for Schools

Our Micro Program is the first step in your woodworking pathway that helps all students develop real-life skills through hands-on learning!

Students proudly showing their finished art string project.
Smiling students showing off their art string project.

A safe and portable woodworking experience for grades K-2!

Elementary Programs

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After School Clubs

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Camps

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Pop-Ups

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Classroom Enrichment

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STEAM/ STEM Integration

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Rotation Days

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Homeschool Pods

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Elementary Programs ✳︎ After School Clubs ✳︎ Camps ✳︎ Pop-Ups ✳︎ Classroom Enrichment ✳︎ STEAM/ STEM Integration ✳︎ Rotation Days ✳︎ Homeschool Pods ✳︎

Fast, Fun Projects that Spark Curiosity!

Kickstart hands-on learning in just 15–20 minutes with safe, portable woodworking projects that work for all ages and abilities—including neurodiverse learners.

Mini pinball project.
Art String project.
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Why Our Program Works

Instant engagement – Students are building within minutes, with projects they can proudly take home.

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Supports diverse learners – Short, concrete tasks and multi-sensory tools make it easier for neurodiverse students to focus and succeed.

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Reinforces core skills – Measurement, pattern recognition, perseverance, and following step-by-step instructions.

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Builds confidence fast – Students see immediate results, building self-belief and a positive connection to school.

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Boys posing with string art project.

What’s Included in the Micro Program

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Project materials for 3 beginner projects (wood, nails, and loom bands)

Tools & safety gear – hammers, workboards, and safety glasses.

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Printable lesson plans & videos with step-by-step guidance for each project.

Quick-start training so teachers, counselors, and volunteers can lead with confidence.

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Ongoing support from the MWS team.

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Micro toolchest.
Mini workboards.

Safe, Portable, and Easy to Run!

Kits are compact and classroom-ready—turn any room into a mini woodshop in minutes.

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Workboards protect tables and define each student’s workspace.

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Child-sized hammers and safety glasses are included to support safe tool use.

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Self-paced training video + PDF’s walk staff through setup, safety, and leading sessions.

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Students hammering nails on mini workboards.

“For any administrator, it’s a no-brainer. Go for it. Everything’s compact, you have everything you need, and then you have the booklet and the videos. Even if [your teachers] don’t have any experience with it, it’s pretty easy to learn it, do it, and manage it.”

Melanie Fisher - Brooklyn Prospect Charter Elementary School