This archived Art and Design scheme of work video is part of a lesson in which pupils create peg figures, combining craft skills with imagination and storytelling.

Children begin by making a figure from a wooden peg and pipe cleaner, twisting the arms into place and adding details such as hands, hair, or facial features. They can draw directly onto the peg or use paper, string, wool, or fabric to decorate. Pupils then personalise their figures by designing clothes and accessories, using markers, fabric, paint, or glue.

To extend the activity, children can create a setting for their peg figures using everyday materials, before writing a short paragraph to describe their character or scene. This lesson develops fine motor skills and encourages pupils to express creativity through both art and narrative.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s archived Year 2 Human form unit.

See more of our Upper key stage 1 Art and design scheme of work.

Art and design, Key stage 1, Human form, Lesson 5: Clothes peg figures.