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Lesson 6: Temporary joins

Building on their knowledge of joins such as glue, paper clips and sticky tape, pupils explore and tinker with a range of temporary joining methods and their use (e.g. hook and loop shoes).

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Learning objectives

To explore different ways to temporarily join materials together.

EYFS outcomes

Physical development

Develop small motor skills so that they can use a range of tools competently, safely and confidently.

Expressive arts and design

Return to and build on their previous learning, refining ideas and developing their ability to represent them.
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.

Classroom resources

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To continue to use the plan, build, evaluate cycle for junk modelling and construction in child-led time.

To continue to explore temporary and permanent joins as part of child-led play and exploration.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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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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