Childrens Toys and Games Woodworking Plans for Projects

Finely detailed yet surprisingly simple to build, this rendition of Noahs Ark is sure to become an instant family favorite and a treasure for generations to come.

The old Irish Mail zooms back with a new look. Back in the 1960s (and even before then), youngsters whizzed along sidewalks on hand-powered speedsters called Irish Mails. Here is an updated version of...

Clippity-clop, clippity-clop—that is the sound our mini galloping horse makes every time you set it a-rocking. Place the maned toy rocker on your childs dresser, or give it to a deserving friend. Eith...

Kids will love tugging on this 3-foot long dragon, thanks to his flexible center core of canvas. That pliability gives Mr. Wiggles a mind of his own as his head and tail swing to and fro in random fas...

Looking for a project that kids will love? This one is a ringer. With this horseshoe set, todays youngsters can have fun with a throwback to simpler times. The shoes and stakes are made from light but...

Build this little puddle-jumper for any flying enthusiast, and you will see their spirits soar. Or, give this toy to a child, and watch an imagination take flight. Either way, you will be an aviation ...

Modeled after the earthmoving monsters that roam large building sites, this sturdy truck makes moving lots of sand childs play for young construction hands. We built our dump truck from 1/2 inch thick...

All those little dinky cars and trucks pose a big problem: Finding a place to park them after playtime. This truck delivers a solution: Its triple-tray trailer holds 45 of the popular 3 inch long vehi...

Looking for a project that uses few materials and tools and will give a child an early start of saving? Then you have come to the right place. Kids will go animals as the coins...

Give kids an assortment of wooden blocks and watch them create fantasy structures for a king. Plan includes full-size patterns as well as detailed instructions on safely coloring the pieces.

With a chalkboard on one side and cleats to secure paper in the other, this fun-filled project helps bring out the creativity in any child. And do not worry about storing large sheets of paper.

Three mirrors multiply a stream of stars, moons, and planets into an every-changing visual delight. Start by gathering a few scraps of contrasting figured woods. Follow with simple construction, and y...

Here is a turning you can churn out quickly for gift giving. Or, if you are a wood collector, turn a bunch with this technique to display a variety of cherished wood species. You will learn to decorat...

This funny Caterpillar friend wiggles over bumps and around corners to the delight of children and parents. We will show you how to build it and have included a wheel-segment drilling jig. We also sho...

What kid would not want a golden egg (gum ball) when this 13 inch tall goose lays a tasty treat at the flick of its tail? Full-size patterns make cutting the pieces for this project a breeze to cut in...

Way cool woodworking projects like Airplane shelf begins with building the fuselage. Help a child build interest in woodworking and see it take flight by teaming up to build this colorful, easy-to...

We are not lion when we say kids will go ape over this animal scene, straight out of the African savanna. The animals, mountains, and trees are each jigsaw puzzles, and the assembled pieces can be rep...

Are cutoffs of exotic wood collecting dust in your shop? Here is your chance to transform a few pieces into an eye-catching toy. The plan includes a source for a kit that includes a special mandrel th...

Junior operating engineers will enjoy doing the heavy lifting with this fully operational construction toy. Before your favorite youngster gets bogged down in video games, give a gift that lets his im...

Fun is in the near future when you start this project. A recess-routing template makes it easy, and a clever design ensures that you will not lose your marbles! Full-size pattern makes game board layo...