Design and Technology

Continuous and enhanced provision is provided across the whole of the Reception year.  Specifically, the foundations of Design and Technology are linked to the following areas of learning: 

Expressive Arts and Design ELG: Creating with Materials Children at the expected level of development will: - Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function; - Share their creations, explaining the process they have used; - Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories. 

ELG: Fine Motor Skills:

• Use a range of small tools, including scissors, paint brushes and cutlery;
• Begin to show accuracy and care when drawing. 

Project 1: Design, make and evaluate a hand puppet (using felt, needles and thread)

Project 2: Design, make and evaluate a lever puppet (using card, rods/lolly sticks and split pins)

Project 3: Design, make and evaluate a vehicle that will move on wheels (using junk modelling, papier mache, paint, axels and wheels)

Project 1: Design, make and evaluate a healthy snack

Project 2: Design and make a puppet theatre to re-tell plays)

Project 3: Design, make and evaluate a purse or wallet (using fabric, needles and fastenings).

Project 1: Design and make a magnet maze toy

Project 2: Design and create a low fat/high energy bar suitable for snacking after exercise [Must involve baking]

Project 1: Design and make a musical instrument

Project 2: Design and make a chocolate box

Project 3: Design and make a burglar alarm

Project 1: Design and make a functional pulley system to represent how the Ancient Egyptians moved the heavy stone to build the pyramids.

Project 2: Plan, design and cook a healthy meal for a group of people for a specific purpose [Project could be baking bread, then making it into bruschetta using seasonal, healthy toppings].

Project 1: Making a wind turbine

Project 2: Design and make a sensor product that scientist can use to monitor volcanic activity

Art- The Formal Elements 
Science - Forces 
Textiles and Graphics Technology – Enrichment Day 

• What is space within design and how do we use it? 

• What is composition within design? 

• To describe the actions of levers as force multipliers 

• To learn about different types of sportswear, its materials and its uses, and the different ways it is designed to suit different uses 

• To learn about magazine covers and how it is designed and create their own sports themed magazine cover 

• To learn how what an app is and how to create a sports themed app

Art - Artist Alphabet project and Artist Alphabet project extension task 

• What is font? 

• What is a calligram? 

• How can I design my own font calligrams effectively?  

• What is a logo and how are they used by people, brands, and companies? 

• How can I design my calligram as a logo?

Art- Cultural Keychains 
PE - Nutrition, health and fitness 

• What is a design specification?  

• What is decorative design? 

• How can I create a functional and decorative product?  

• What is the weaving process and how do we use a loom for weaving? 

• What is crafting and how do apply craft skills? 

• Learning about the theory of nutrition, health and fitness 

• Learning and building knowledge on the different food groups and its impact on our bodies. 

Art - Edible Portraits ext.

• How do I design a functional and effective lunch menu? 

• To describe the functions of parts of the digestive system

Art - Abstract Moments and Abstract Moments project extension task 

• What do we mean by foreground, middle-ground, and background in design? 

• What is one-point perspective? 

• How can I turn my abstract final piece into a functional phone case design? 

• How can I collect user data to inform my design decisions? 

• To learn about different types of wood materials 

Art - 3D story Boxes 

Science – Nutrition 
PE - Nutrition, health and fitness 

PCSHE - Health and Well-being 

• What is the ‘Rule of thirds’ in design and why is it important? 

• What is a net? 

• How can I use a 2D net to create a mini 3D cut out box? 

• To state the essential nutrients in the diet 

• To describe how these are used in the body 

• To explain what is meant by a balanced diet 

• To describe health issues associated with poor diets 

• Learning about the theory of nutrition, health and fitness 

• Learning and building knowledge on the different food groups and its impact on our bodies. 

Sci - Growth & Differentiation

To describe the conditions required for microbial growth

Art - Dystopian Cities project extension 

• What is design and how does it relate to art?  

• How do I use the compositional principles of scale & emphasis within my designs? 

• What is a book jacket? 

• What measurements do I need to make a successful and functional book jacket?  

• How do I incorporate my Dystopian City design and knowledge of the Artist Eric Drooker to create my own book jacket?  

PE - Nutrition, Health and fitness 

Food Technology – Enrichment Day 

• Learning about the theory of nutrition, health and fitness 

• To learn about how to bake cookies and the process involved; safety, ingredients, timings, presentation/ decoration etc. 

• To learn about food packaging, target audience and designing and creating a cookie box 

• To learn about what a ‘calorie’ is and the amount of energy required to burn a calorie in foods and links between it to nutrition and health 

• Learning and building knowledge on the different food groups and its impact on our bodies.