Themes
This unit’s theme is based on the children choosing an animal or simple shape to base their stuffed toys on. For guidance on how to adapt the unit to create an Easter egg, please visit the theme page here.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Design a stuffed toy, considering the main component shapes of their toy.
- Create an appropriate template for their stuffed toy.
- Join two pieces of fabric using a blanket stitch.
- Neatly cut out their fabric.
- Use appliqué or decorative stitching to decorate the front of their stuffed toy.
- Use blanket stitch to assemble their stuffed toy, repairing when needed.
- Identify what worked well and areas for improvement.
Suggested prior learning
Textiles: Fastenings
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Lesson plans
Lesson 1: Designing a stuffed toy
Lesson 2: Blanket stitch
Lesson 3: Details and appendages
Lesson 4: Stuffed toy assembly
Key skills
Design
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Key knowledge
Design
To know:
- That
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Key vocabulary
accurate (Y3/4)
annotate (Y5/6)
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Homemade toys ×8
- Card ×30
- A selection of Fabric
- Sewing pins ×30
- Scissors right- and left-handed options recommended. ×30
- A selection of Fabric
- Thread ×30
- Sewing needle ×30
The equipment below is optional
- Needle threader ×30
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y5: Stuffed toys
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit 'Textiles: Stuffed toys.'
D&T Textiles skills videos
Practise appliqué, cross-stitch and more with our updated Textiles skills videos.
Vocabulary display – D&T Y5: Textiles: Stuffed toys
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'Stuffed toys'.
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Cross-curricular opportunities
None relevant to this unit.
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Textiles: Bags
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