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