Learning objective
- To design a stuffed toy.
Success criteria
- I can ensure that my template is proportional.
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Design
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check that the children can recall: How to thread a needle. How to tie a knot to secure the final stitch. How to sew a running stitch with evenly spaced, neat, even stitches to join the fabric. Sewing is a method of joining fabric using different stitches. Appliqué is a way of…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could limit their design to one key shape with simple decoration.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should incorporate different sewing techniques and materials into their design.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: designing a stuffed toy considering the
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Vocabulary definitions
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appliqué
A form of textile work where small pieces of cloth are sewn or stuck onto a larger piece.
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cross-stitch
A style of sewing that forms a cross pattern with two stitches, which is used to add decorative features to fabric.
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In this unit
Assessment - D&T Y5: Textiles: Stuffed toys
Lesson 1: Designing a stuffed toy
Lesson 2: Blanket stitch
Lesson 3: Details and appendages
Lesson 4: Stuffed toy assembly
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 10th July, 2025
