The light bulb moment
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

The light bulb moment

In 2013 our daughter started her 4-year old kinder at Hampton Community Kindergarten. The children needed a workbench to be creative outside.

So Jim thought: "I can make that happen. In fact, I can make one WITH the kids." Needless to say, the teachers loved the idea…

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The initial concept
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

The initial concept

These are the sketches Jim drew way back when. Showing the initial concept of Little Woodworkers® when it was just a tiny seed of an idea.

Jim created the story board to present to two amazing kindergarten teachers (in our kitchen) to get some feedback on his idea…

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Our kind of board meeting
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

Our kind of board meeting

Inspired by a powerful video, my son, Charlie (6 years old) and I had a Board Meeting.

Knowing all about wood and all its possibilities, imagine my excitement when Charlie suggested we build a Cubby House together as part of our very first Board Meeting

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10 fun facts about Jim
Kerstin Begley Kerstin Begley

10 fun facts about Jim

1. Jim's surname, Begley, in Irish Gaelic is Beaglaoich [bee-ugg-lay-och]. In English it means 'little warrior'.​

2. Jim is a qualified Reflexologist.  

3. He doesn't like having a haircut on a rainy day (don't ask)…

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