My daughter (6) and I built this SainSmart Jr. 2-story wooden birdhouse together in one cozy Saturday afternoon, and it was the perfect parent-kid project. Everything comes pre-cut and pre-drilled, so no saw needed��just a screwdriver, hammer, and a little glue (included). The wood is smooth pine, smooth with no splinters, and the pieces fit together perfectly with zero frustration.She hammered most of the nails herself (with a little guidance), painted it bright pink and purple with the included paints and brushes, and was beaming when we hung it outside the next day. It��s actually sturdy enough to survive wind and rain; three months later it��s still looking great and we��ve already had sparrows checking it out.Comes with two hanging ropes, a little perch, and even a clean-out door. The box doubles as a carrying case, so cleanup was easy.Only tiny note: the paint pots are small, but plenty for one coat, but we grabbed extra acrylics for a second coat.Hands-down the best woodworking/craft kit we��ve done. She learned real hammer skills, felt like a ��builder,�� and now checks ��her�� birdhouse every morning. Perfect STEM gift for 5-10 year-olds! ?????
