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- Year 2
To use skills from art and design to decorate your congratulations card
In this lesson, we will apply finishing techniques to our congratulations cards. We will decorate the components using what we know from art and design. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
- Year 2
To use skills from art and design to decorate your congratulations card
In this lesson, we will apply finishing techniques to our congratulations cards. We will decorate the components using what we know from art and design. This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- use finishing techniques, including those from art and design
- select from a range of materials and components according to their characteristics
Equipment
Card, paper, masking tape, paper fasteners, glue stick, scissors
Content guidance
- Equipment requiring safe usage.
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended