Christmas: Sliding Santa chimneys

Children explore a simple paper slider mechanism as part of a practical example and then apply it to create their own sliding Santa chimney picture.

Learning objectives

  • To create a picture with a simple sliding mechanism.

EYFS outcomes

Expressive arts and design

  • Explore, use and refine a variety of artistic effects to express their ideas and feelings.
  • Return to and build on their previous learning, refining ideas and developing their ability to represent them.
  • ELG: Creating with Materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
  • ELG: Creating with Materials: Share their creations, explaining the process they have used.
  • ELG: Creating with Materials: Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories.

Characteristics of effective learning

> Playing and exploring

> Creating and thinking critically

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

Created by:
Sophie Pickles (EYFS),  
Design and Technology specialist
Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…
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