Lesson 3: Sewing with hessian

The children apply what they learnt in lesson one to develop their threading skills using wool through hessian fabric, and then with a sewing needle and thread.

Learning objectives

  • To practise and apply threading skills with specific materials e.g. hessian and wool.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

  • Develop their 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

  • 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

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To use threading or sewing to design a product (bookmark).

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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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