How will this resource help me to plan D&T lessons effectively?

This spreadsheet allows you to estimate the costs of equipment and resources required for each of our Design and technology units. Using the yellow cells, you can amend some of the data to inform the formula within and calculate estimated costs. Adapt this spreadsheet to your pupils and classes (for example, taking into consideration any dietary requirements), or if you prefer, change it to reflect projects completed with a different approach, such as in groups or pairs.

The remaining items from multiple-piece packs of equipment and resources can carry over into other year groups or classes.

Please note: The information in this spreadsheet is estimated only and will depend on what is available from your chosen suppliers and within your local area.

Health and safety note: To ensure the safety of your pupils and staff, consider establishing a signing-in and out sheet for equipment that carries a higher risk (especially those for cutting and shaping), to count each item out and back in so none are left behind without the knowledge of where they are in school.

For more ideas on managing resources and costs in Design and technology, read our blog post ‘Bring real-world production methods to your class and take control of resources and cost.‘

What other Kapow Primary resources support primary D&T?

• For long-term D&T plans, progression of skills and knowledge and much more, see the D&T curriculum portal.
• See how children begin the DT scheme with our EYFS (Reception) Design and technology units. 
• To learn how children develop their DT skills, see our Year 1 and Year 2 Design and technology units.
• Explore more of the DT scheme by browsing our Year 3 and Year 4 units; Year 5 and Year 6 units; and Mixed-age units.