What are Good Tool Sets for Children?

Children like to help out around the house and in the yard. A good way to get your children involved in household projects is to get them their own set of tools. Children's tool sets are safer and made to fit little hands. Even very young children can get involved using play tools alongside a parent as they work.

  1. Pretend Tool Sets

    • For young children who are not ready for a real tool set, there are some good play sets that look realistic and will make your child a part of the project. Black and Decker makes pretend tools that are very similar to the real thing and safe for young children, including a drill set and a 24-piece tool set. The drill rotates and drills screws into blocks provided with the set. The 24-piece set includes a saw, drill, pliers and a screwdriver. Step Two makes a pretend work bench that includes foam tools and foam wood that can be "nailed" together. This set is good for those as young as 3 years old.

    Real Tool Sets

    • Children with adult supervision can use items such as wrenches, hammers, safety glasses and screwdrivers. Lowe's carries a 12-piece tool set for little hands called the Lil Helper. It includes pliers, scissors, a tape measure, a hammer, screwdrivers and a tool pouch. Brico makes a tool kit that includes a ruler, a tape measure, a wrench, screwdrivers and pliers. The tools are stored in a wooden box and the set comes with safety goggles. Grip-on Tools makes a nine-piece tool set that comes conveniently stored in a canvas bag. The tools include a hammer, scissors, screwdrivers and a wrench.

    Gardening Tool Sets

    • Gardening tool sets for children are the perfect way to get children interested in tending the garden, and may even motivate them to help pull weeds. Child-sized rakes and wheelbarrows allow children to help clean up the yard and clear a patch of soil for a new garden. Trowels, spades, hoes and gloves made to fit little hands make gardening a fun chore. Back to Basics Toys and Spotty Green Frog offer child-sized gardening tools made of sturdy metal and hardwood. John Deere also carries a line of quality gardening tools for children.

    Tool Set Accessories

    • If your child is interested in helping out around the house and yard, and you've equipped him with the proper tools, he needs the accessories to go with them. Carhart makes durable work clothes in kid sizes. You won't have to worry about rips or stains when your child is wearing Carhart bib overalls. Gardening gloves in kid sizes are available at most hardware stores, and Walmart carries Sassafrass gardening gloves and aprons for kids. Texas America Safety Company makes kid-sized hard hats. If your child is around during a construction project this is a necessary safety precaution.

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