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DT

02-03-2023

We worked in small groups to find suitable pieces of wood – our task, to move a big log, sometimes with added weight on it!

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Friday in Reception

16-01-2024

We had a very busy day on Friday, we had a lovely morning in PE with Mr Lancaster, then we made our own sandwiches for snack they were so yummy!

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Wheels and axles

16-01-2024

The class began their DT topic this half term by researching wheels and axles, using Lego to make vehicles!! There were some wonderful examples!

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DT skills in the classroom

19-01-2024

The children worked well this afternoon to assemble their wheels and axles onto their vehicle body, even trying them out on the classroom floor!

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DT – making our designs

29-01-2024

The children worked diligently as they began using their designs to make their vehicles for our wheels and axles topic!!

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Working on our vehicles – DT

02-02-2024

As the class began to assemble their vehicles, the children displayed great sawing skills as they cut their axles!

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DT – skills in action!

05-02-2024

The children worked hard again this afternoon, using a hacksaw to cut dowels to the correct length – these would act as axles on their vehicles!

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DT

09-02-2024

In DT we practised the running stitch using a needle and thread. We had to carefully sew around the edge of the fabric. We are looking forward to making our puppet. ?

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Making mechanisms

21-02-2024

In DT class 3 made mechanisms using paper and pins. We looked at different movements. We have enjoyed making mechanisms very much!

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DT

07-03-2024

In DT we enjoyed making our monsters.

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DT – Chairs

16-04-2024

After researching different types of chair and their features, the children tried constructing their own using Lego sets!

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DT

17-04-2024

We enjoyed tasting different fruits in class. We discussed the fruits we liked and disliked.

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DT – developing skills

17-04-2024

The class used a variety of ‘attachment techniques’ this afternoon, practising the skills required to construct their chairs!!

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DT Trip

19-04-2024

We went to Formby to learn about levers, pulleys and gears. We had a fun day and we learnt very interesting facts.

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DT – making chairs

23-04-2024

The class started making their chairs this afternoon, using cardboard, tape and lots of hard work!

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DT project

24-04-2024

We have been building our own fairgrounds using pulleys applying our knowledge from Science.

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DT

25-04-2024

We enjoyed making our own fruit salads. We followed the instructions we made and carefully chopped up the fruit. We took our fruit salads home to enjoy.

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DT – Chairs

25-04-2024

The children made the finishing touches to their chairs this afternoon – there were some wonderful designs and plenty of hard work too!

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Structures

11-06-2024

we had such a fantastic time at Formby learning how to build secure structures both on and off the ground. Lots of great problem solving!

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Bags

11-06-2024

For DT we looked at a selection of bags inside and outside looking at the fabrics and the functions of each bag. We discussed why we liked or disliked each bag.

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Structures

13-06-2024

We used what we learned last week about sturdy structures to create the base for our flood proof houses.

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Sewing

14-06-2024

For DT we practiced threading needles and looking at different types of stitches.

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Structures

14-06-2024

We began to add struts to our structures to create a raised platform. We remembered that triangles are stronger than squares so tried to incorporate them were possible.

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Sewing

19-06-2024

We continued to practice the running stitch and also practiced the running back stitch.

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DT- Research

05-09-2024

Today we tasted different pizzas and discussed what we liked and what we disliked about them.

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Researching soup

08-09-2024

The children enjoyed a soup tasting session as part of their DT research. They gave their opinion on flavour, appearance and texture.

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DT Cooking

09-09-2024

We have loved tasting vegetables and pasta salads to give us some ideas for our own designs.

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Chopping veg!

09-09-2024

In preparation for our soup making, class 5 have been practicing cutting vegetables.🥒🥦🍅

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Making Salads

12-09-2024

We showcased our chopping, cutting and grating skills when making our salads. We used our planning to select ingredients to make our delicious salads and we cannot wait to taste them!

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DT- Make

12-09-2024

Today we made our own pizza using healthy ingredients.

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Making and tasting soup

13-09-2024

The children became mini chefs this afternoon, preparing and making soup!

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