Lesson 3: Choosing resources

After exploring and practising with various materials and tools in the junk modelling area, pupils decide and discuss which resources they would like to use and generate ideas to develop a class-based junk model.

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Learning objectives

  • To learn how to plan and select the correct resources needed to make a model.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • Develop 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

  • Create collaboratively, sharing ideas, resources and skills.
  • 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.
  • Creating and thinking critically.

 

Outcomes taken from Development Matters, 2021.

ELGs taken from the Statutory framework for the EYFS, 2021.

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Before the lesson

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Activity

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Teacher notes

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Key vocabulary

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Prompts for learning

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Observations

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Next steps

To verbally plan and create a junk model.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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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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