Being creative does not always come naturally to pupils. It is our job to try and get children interested in designing, creating and evaluating their work. Working from home allows the children to work at their own speed using resources that can be found around the house.
Many of the links below will guide your child through the process of making a range of items. Some will be easier than others, but it will be good to show perseverance and have a go! Remember you can send in photos of things that you have made at home to your class teacher.
Little Inventors-Maker Challengers
Description: 12 designers set mini challenges for the children to make their own fun creations.
Key stages: EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Website: https://www.littleinventors.org/maker-challenges/
Darrell Wakelam
Descriptions: Lots of designs for little ones to make using the items that you would have around the house.
Key Stages: Reception, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Website: https://www.darrellwakelam.com/downloads
James Dyson Foundation-Challenges to do at home
Description: Five engineering challenges that children can try at home using resources that they will have around the house.
Key Stage: Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Website: https://www.dyson.co.uk/newsroom/overview/update/top-five-engineering-challenges-to-do-at-home
The Lego Foundation-Six Bricks Booklet
Description: Short activities for pupils to complete following really simple instructions using only six different coloured Lego or Duplo bricks
Key Stage: Reception
Website: https://www.legofoundation.com/media/1070/sixbricks_ok_print.pdf
Cracking Ideas
Description: Become a ‘cracking ideas’ inventor with the help from Wallace and Gromit. Can you create something that will make boring jobs easier to finish and from the comfort of your armchair?
Key Stage: Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
Website: https://www.crackingideas.com/third_party/Cracking+Ideas