Watery weavings: introducing textiles
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Why this why now
This unit continues the theme of investigating materials, it builds on prior learning in the EYFS around fine motor control and their observations of the world around them. These explorations of textile materials will inform learning in subsequent units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Appropriate ability to utilise fine motor skills to draw shapes and simple forms
- Appropriate ability to cut using scissors
- Appropriate ability to control materials for weaving
Threads
Why this why now
This unit continues the theme of investigating materials, it builds on prior learning in the EYFS around fine motor control and their observations of the world around them. These explorations of textile materials will inform learning in subsequent units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Appropriate ability to utilise fine motor skills to draw shapes and simple forms
- Appropriate ability to cut using scissors
- Appropriate ability to control materials for weaving
Watery weavings: introducing textiles
Pupils learn the principles of weaving and develop their manipulative skills through fastening fabric based materials. They investigate and explore the principle of textile construction and gain sensory experience of textile materials.
6 lessons in unit
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