Spring: Flower threading

Using a range of tools and techniques, pupils create their own flower threading pattern and complete it using coloured wool.

Learning objectives

  • To use a range of tools and techniques to create a threaded spring flower. 

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • Develop their small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.
  • ELG: Fine motor skills: Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery.

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.

Characteristics of effective learning

> Active learning

> 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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