Learning objective
- To finish a design of stitches and evaluate.
Success criteria
- I can make neat stitches to finish a
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Make
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will work with a partner to recall what they have learnt about fabric and stitches using the Knowledge organiser. Arrange the children in pairs. Hand out a Knowledge organiser and counters or connecting cubes to each pair. Display the Presentation: Using the Knowledge organiser. Ask the pairs to take turns covering…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use larger needles and thicker thread to make threading the needle easier; could focus on simple rows of straight stitches rather than more complex styles; could use the modelled sentences with small changes during the Main event when giving feedback.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should experiment with different stitch styles like those shown in the Pupil video: Different types of stitches to enhance their design and demonstrate control; should provide detailed feedback on how well a partner’s stitches or design choices fit the chosen theme.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: making neat, even stitches that have
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Vocabulary definitions
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feedback
Helpful information that says what works well and how something can be made better.
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like
To enjoy something or think it is good.
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In this unit
Assessment - D&T Y1: Textiles: Simple stitches
Lesson 1: What is fabric?
Lesson 2: Making stitches
Lesson 3: Designing bunting
Lesson 4: Stitching a design
Lesson 5: Finishing and evaluating bunting.
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 28th November, 2025
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