[WillAdams]

Or skip the power tools to begin?

I use a:

https://bridgecitytools.com/products/jmpv2-jointmaker-pro

and have worked with a number of kids to make small projects using it (and hand saws/drills/yankee screwdrivers/braces/planes)

Their Chopstick Master is a great introduction.

[coderjames]

That's very interesting! Thanks for the recommendation, definitely something I'll consider.