Chase is just around the corner from receiving his "Wolf" badge in scouts. We had a few things we needed to finish before the pack meeting this month. So.....we got the family involved. Chase needed to talk about some different tools and know what they were called and how to use them. Rick pulled a few things out of the garage and we had a training session followed by a little hands on practice! All the kids were very interested - even Jordan a little bit!
Each of them tried using the tools and hopefully can now recognize needle nose pliers, different wrenches, hammers, file, saw, and the most important the difference between a phillips screwdrivier and a standard or flat screwdriver. (I always get those mixed up!!!) During this great lesson a wonderful idea popped into my head. Jordan is close to getting her learners permit to drive. Which means the real thing "the drivers license" is just a short year and few months away. SO - I decided it would be a great idea that for ALL our children...they can't get their drivers license until they know how to change a tire, check and change the oil, check water levels, and even CLEAN the car! Both Rick and I thought the idea was the best of the day!!! Jordan curled her nose a bit, but is ready to accept the challenge! We figured Cody should have it all down by the time it is his turn....he would have gone through it all atleast 4 times!!! So, the next training session will be how to change a tire....that should be interesting!
Chase is just around the corner from receiving his "Wolf" badge in scouts. We had a few things we needed to finish before the pack meeting this month. So.....we got the family involved. Chase needed to talk about some different tools and know what they were called and how to use them. Rick pulled a few things out of the garage and we had a training session followed by a little hands on practice! All the kids were very interested - even Jordan a little bit! 
Each of them tried using the tools and hopefully can now recognize needle nose pliers, different wrenches, hammers, file, saw, and the most important the difference between a phillips screwdrivier and a standard or flat screwdriver. (I always get those mixed up!!!) During this great lesson a wonderful idea popped into my head. Jordan is close to getting her learners permit to drive. Which means the real thing "the drivers license" is just a short year and few months away. SO - I decided it would be a great idea that for ALL our children...they can't get their drivers license until they know how to change a tire, check and change the oil, check water levels, and even CLEAN the car! Both Rick and I thought the idea was the best of the day!!! Jordan curled her nose a bit, but is ready to accept the challenge! We figured Cody should have it all down by the time it is his turn....he would have gone through it all atleast 4 times!!! So, the next training session will be how to change a tire....that should be interesting!
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