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Year 2

Developing, planning and communicating ideas:

•Generate ideas by drawing on their own and other people's experiences

• Develop their design ideas through discussion, observation , drawing and modelling.

• Identify a purpose for what they intend to design and make.

• Identify simple design criteria.

• Make simple drawings and label parts

Working with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products (including food):

• Begin to select tools and materials; use vocab to name and describe them.

• Measure, cut and score with some accuracy.

• Use hand tools safely and appropriately.

• Assemble, join and combine materials in order to make a product.

• Cut, shape and join fabric to make a simple garment. Use basic sewing techniques.

• Follow safe procedures for food safety and hygiene.

• Choose and use appropriate finishing techniques.

Evaluating processes and products:

• Evaluate against their design criteria.

• Evaluate their products as they are developed, identifying strengths and possible changes they might make.

• Talk about their ideas, saying what they like and dislike about them.