This Design and technology scheme of work video supports teachers in delivering a two-lesson sequence from Year 1 focused on designing, making and evaluating pull-along toys. The children apply their knowledge of wheels and axles to create toys for a specific user: toddlers aged one to four.

The video shows how to guide the children in identifying user needs, refining design criteria and making decisions about colour, materials and decoration. It models each step of the making process, including assembling recycled materials and using safe construction techniques.

To complete the unit, the children evaluate their toys against aesthetic and mechanical criteria. This video helps teachers support reflection and discussion around user needs, safety and improvements.

See more of our KS1 Design and technology scheme of work.

• Design & Technology, Year 1, Mechanisms: Wheels and axles > Lesson 4: Designing a pull-along toy.
• Design & Technology, Year 1, Mechanisms: Wheels and axles > Mechanisms: Wheels and axles > Lesson 5: Making a pull-along toy.
• Design and technology, KS1, Mechanisms: Wheels and axles.