DIY Kids School Desk – Quick, Easy, Inexpensive!

Written on 08/19/2020
Marc Spagnuolo

A one-day build using 1/4 sheet of plywood and a 2x4.

Are your kids doing remote learning this year thanks to COVID? If so, you could probably use a DIY Kids School Desk to help provide them with a more school-like environment. Will that help? Probably not, but we have to try something! The desks are made with just 1/4 sheet of 1/2″ plywood and a single 2×4. Quick, easy, and inexpensive!

I show you how to make two versions: a Basic model held together with glue and screws and a special Joinery version that makes use of half-laps and notches for a slicker aesthetic. Both versions are laid out in our free plans which you can download now.

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If you’re in search of a simple chair design, we have one here: Kids Table & Chair Set