Learning objective
- To assemble and complete a cushion.
Success criteria
- I can use stitches to join fabrics.
- I can
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National curriculum
Design and technology
Make
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
Display the Presentation: Agree or disagree? Allow time for paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should mark on their fabric where they are going to sew around the edge using chalk; should mark the area where they will leave a gap to turn the cushion inside out; could use the flat end of a pencil when turning their fabric inside out.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should ensure that their stitches are tight and secure; should place small bits of stuffing in rather than large ones so that their cushion is not lumpy.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: making a cushion that includes appliqué
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Vocabulary definitions
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accurate
Neat and correct, with the right shape, size, pattern and with no mistakes.
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appliqué
A type of textile art where small pieces of cloth are sewn or glued onto a larger piece to make a design.
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Example work
Roby Park Primary School, Liverpool
Castlemorton Primary School, Castlemorton, Worcestershire
Castlemorton Primary School, Castlemorton, Worcestershire
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In this unit
Assessment - Y3: Textiles: Cushions
Lesson 1: Cross-stitch and appliqué
Lesson 2: Cushion design
Lesson 3: Decorating my cushion
Lesson 4: Assembling my cushion
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 2nd September, 2024
