Tool Names and Uses for Kids
A parent-friendly introduction to common workshop tools: what they are called, what they do and how children can recognize them.
Five everyday tools
Hammer: used to drive suitable nails. Screwdriver: used to turn matching screws. Wrench: grips certain nuts and bolts. Pliers: grip or hold small parts. Tape measure: helps determine length or distance.
Different jobs, different tools
A carpenter might use a square and level when planning a build. A mechanic uses appropriately sized sockets and wrenches. A plumber may use adjustable tools designed for fittings. Children can explore these distinctions through the app’s learning activities.
Practice recognizing tools
Ask a child to name a tool, describe its useful part and match it to a safe virtual task. ToolSmart Kids also introduces fasteners such as washers, screws, nuts and bolts so children can connect the tools with the objects they turn or hold.
Practice with ToolboxTommy
ToolSmart Kids brings tools, measuring and STEM concepts to life through educational games. The main app is $3.99 one time; optional premium expansions, if available, are sold separately.
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