Beginner
30 mins
Teacher/Student led
+75 XP
Teacher-led from the board — pupils need no device

Make a Bed for a Teddy

Children create a simple bed for a small toy using boxes, fabric and tissue. They explore the idea of a little problem and explain how their make helps the toy feel cosy and comfortable to sleep.

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    1 - Getting Started ~3 mins

    The teddy who needs a bed, shown plainly and closeOh no! This little teddy has nowhere cosy to sleep tonight. Can we make a bed to help him?

    2 - Who Are We Helping? ~4 mins

    Who are we helping today? What does teddy need?

    3 - Feel the Cosy Materials ~4 mins

    The three materials side by side so children know what to feelFeel the boxes, fabric and tissue. Which ones feel soft and cosy for teddy? Which box looks the right size?

    4 - Make a Bed for Teddy ~12 mins

    Make a cosy bed for your toy. Use a box, fabric and tissue. Check: does your toy fit, and does it feel cosy?

    5 - Show and Snuggle ~5 mins

    Show your bed. Snuggle your toy in. Tell a partner, then us: I helped… Teddy needed… My bed is cosy because…

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