ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Tool

Okay kiddo, imagine you have a really hard problem to solve, but you don't have the right things to help you solve it. So you go to your toolbox and pick out a tool that is designed to help you with that problem.

A tool is something you use to make a task easier or to help you do something that you couldn't do on your own. Tools can be something you hold in your hand, like a hammer or a screwdriver, or they can be something bigger, like a machine.

There are many different types of tools for different jobs, like gardening tools for working with plants, or cooking tools for making yummy food. Even your crayons and markers are tools for creating art!

Using tools can be really fun, but it's important to remember to use them safely and to always ask for help from a grown-up if you're not sure how to use a tool.