One program with everything you need.
Maplewoodshop offers project-based learning that supports SEL development, critical thinking, and early career exploration through hands-on woodworking courses. Our program can be scaled across classroom sizes, age ranges, and ability levels to support ALL of your students.
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With dozens of units aligned to national standards, you can involve students from 1st through 12th grade.
Teach math, science, social studies, SEL, and reading with an integrated STEAM curriculum.
Special education and career technical education programs are also available.
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Student-friendly workbenches and a curated collection of over 220 hand tools and safety gear are included in a portable, self-contained tool chest.
Each tool chest can contain tools and workbenches for up to 16 students working at the same time. For smaller classes, fewer sets of workbenches and tools can be chosen. For large classes, multiple tool chests can be added.
Purchase once to serve your classroom for years to come.
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We help you organize purchasing materials from local suppliers.
Pallets of wood come pre-prepared for projects.
Improve student outcomes and attendance rates with woodshop classes
“Woodworking really helped with attendance because kids looked forward to woodworking. It was a reward for coming to school.”
Your staff. Our resources.
You already have great teachers. We equip them with everything they need to implement our curriculum — and stay engaged through the program launch to ensure its success.
90% of the teachers successfully trained have no experience in woodworking.
Training: Live training sessions in person or via Zoom
Tools: Online learning platform with access to project details, complete lesson plans, rubrics, and more
Support: Routine check-ins, monthly tips-and-tricks emails, and a support hotline
Community: Network of teachers and administrators who have successfully implemented the program
“Working with Mike has made a dream come true. I’ve been wanting to start woodworking for the last 10 years, and it’s happening this year so it’s very exciting.
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