Lesson 1: Exploring threading and weaving

Children develop their threading and weaving skills by exploring different materials and objects, such as ribbons through wire racks or wool through ten-frames.

Learning objectives

  • To develop threading and weaving skills. 

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

  • ELG: Creating with materials: Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.

Characteristics of effective learning

> Playing and exploring

> Active learning

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To practise and apply weaving skills to a specific material e.g. paper.

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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