Learning objective
- To sketch a design for a piece of bunting.
Success criteria
- I can choose colours and shapes for a
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
- Design
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will describe how to thread a needle and make stitches. Play the Pupil video: Making stitches with no sound. Arrange the children in pairs and explain that they will take turns speaking like an expert to describe what is happening. Tell the children to watch the video closely and use key…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should choose and copy one of the simpler suggested designs from the Resource: Ideas for bunting designs so the task is achievable; could limit themselves to using just two or three colours so they can focus on the shapes and lines rather than too many details.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should design a more complex pattern of their own invention that combines different shapes and lines, linking their choices clearly to the chosen awareness day theme; should be able to explain why they have chosen each part of the design and how they plan to make it.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: drawing a simple and clear design
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Vocabulary definitions
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design
A plan that shows how something will be made.
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sketch
To make a quick drawing of an idea.
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 28th November, 2025
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