Wonderful weaving

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of We Are Britain Rivers and Canals

Objectives

Geography

  • Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to: key physical features, including: rivers.

Art

  • Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.

Design and Technology

  • Select from and use a wide range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks, e.g. cutting, shaping, joining and finishing.

Lesson Planning

Ratty and Moley will take children on a river journey. They will find out more facts about the river Thames and other important rivers in the UK. They will make their own weaving looms and class picnic basket in which to place facts they learn along the way.

Teaching Outcomes
To describe the physical features of a river, name and locate rivers in the UK.
To experiment with weaving using different materials.
To make a loom using simple joining techniques.

Children will:

  • Describe the physical features of a river.
  • Name and locate rivers in the UK.
  • Experiment with weaving using different materials.
  • Make a loom using simple joining techniques such as glue, wool or string

You Will Need

  • Atlases for the class
  • Lolly sticks to make a loom
  • Ribbons
  • Wool
  • Crepe paper and other materials to weave.