Reception
Developing pupils’ skills in line with the EYFS statutory framework and Early Learning Goals for Reception.
Units
Units can be taught in any order throughout the year as they form the foundation of Design and technology that will be built on in later year groups.
Useful teaching resources
Subject planning
Design and technologyStructures: Junk modelling
Investigating materials and construction techniques using junk modelling while developing scissor skills and joining methods.
(6 lessons)
Design and technologyCooking and nutrition: Soup
Exploring vegetables, where they come from and how they can be prepared for cooking by designing and making a class soup.
(6 lessons)
Design and technologyTextiles: Bookmarks
Developing fine motor skills through a range of threading activities before moving on to use a binka and a needle.
(6 lessons)
Design and technologyStructures: Boats
Investigating the properties of materials through water play to discover which materials are waterproof and whether they float or sink.
(6 lessons)
Design and technologySeasonal projects
A series of seasonal projects to choose from to deliver across the year - covering Autumn, Christmas, Easter, Spring and Summer.
(6 lessons)
