Primary Design and Technology Resources for KS1 and KS2
Explore engaging primary Design and Technology resources, lesson plans and projects for KS1 and KS2. Our curriculum-aligned primary DT schemes of work cover designing, making and evaluating, alongside structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and cooking and nutrition. Created to support the primary Design and Technology curriculum, each scheme helps children develop practical skills, technical knowledge, creativity and confidence through purposeful DT lessons and hands-on projects.
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KS1 Design and Technology
Creative and practical DT resources for Years 1 and 2, helping children develop early designing, making and evaluating skills through structures, mechanisms, textiles and food projects.
KS2 Design and Technology
Engaging DT lessons and projects for Years 3 to 6, developing children's design skills and technical knowledge through structures, mechanisms, textiles, electrical systems and cooking.
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Why teachers choose PlanBee Design & Technology
Ready-to-teach primary DT resources that inspire creativity, develop practical skills and save valuable planning time.
Creative design challenges
Encourage children to investigate, design, make and evaluate products while developing their creativity and problem-solving skills.
Curriculum-aligned lessons
Explore complete Design & Technology schemes of work and lesson packs that cover every National Curriculum strand for KS1 and KS2.
Planning time saved
Download ready-to-teach lessons with presentations, planning, differentiated activities, printable resources and assessment opportunities included.
Design, make and evaluate
Help children build practical skills and confidence through engaging projects involving food, textiles, structures, mechanisms and electrical systems.
Explore our Primary DT Resources
Browse our complete collection of primary Design & Technology lesson plans, schemes of work and classroom resources for KS1 and KS2. From food technology, textiles and mechanisms to structures, electrical systems and digital design, you'll find ready-to-teach lessons created by experienced teachers. Use the filters to narrow your search by key stage, year group, topic or resource type, or simply browse our full catalogue below.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What primary Design & Technology topics are covered?
Our primary Design & Technology resources cover all the key topics taught in the National Curriculum for KS1 and KS2, including Mechanisms, Structures, Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Electrical Systems and Digital Design. You'll also find engaging projects that combine designing, making and evaluating while developing practical skills and creativity. Browse by topic, year group or key stage to quickly find the DT resources you need.
Are the DT lesson plans aligned with the National Curriculum?
Yes. All PlanBee DT lesson plans and schemes of work have been carefully created to support the English National Curriculum. Each unit includes clear learning objectives and a carefully sequenced series of lessons that help children develop design, practical making and evaluation skills alongside technical knowledge.
Which year groups are your DT resources suitable for?
Our Design & Technology resources are available for every primary year group from Year 1 to Year 6. Whether you're teaching KS1 projects involving simple mechanisms, food preparation or textiles, or KS2 topics such as structures, electrical systems or more advanced design challenges, you'll find complete lesson packs ready to teach.
What is included in a PlanBee DT lesson pack?
Each of our Design & Technology schemes of work consists of a carefully planned series of lessons, with every lesson including a detailed lesson plan, teaching slides, differentiated activities and a wide range of printable resources. Depending on the project, these may include design sheets, templates, planning grids, vocabulary resources, worksheets, challenge cards, assessment materials and more. Many of our DT schemes also include a knowledge organiser, giving you everything you need to deliver engaging DT lessons.
Do your Design & Technology resources encourage practical learning?
Yes. Practical learning is at the heart of our Design & Technology curriculum. Children are encouraged to investigate existing products, generate ideas, develop practical making skills, test prototypes and evaluate their finished products throughout each project, helping them become creative and confident designers.
Can I use these DT resources with mixed-age classes or SEND pupils?
Each lesson includes a range of differentiated activities so that all children can access and enjoy the learning. Although not specifically designed for SEND pupils, our resources can be easily adapted to support adaptive teaching. Many schools also successfully use our Design & Technology schemes with mixed-age classes thanks to the flexible activities and progression built into each unit.
Are the DT resources suitable for supply teachers and ECTs?
Absolutely. Our ready-to-teach Design & Technology lesson packs are designed to save planning time and provide everything needed to deliver engaging practical lessons with confidence. They are particularly popular with Early Career Teachers, PPA cover teachers and supply teachers.
Can I download individual Design & Technology lessons as well as complete schemes of work?
Yes. Many of our Design & Technology projects are available both as complete schemes of work and as individual lessons, allowing you to purchase exactly what you need for your class.
Are your DT resources editable?
All PlanBee lesson packs are supplied as downloadable PDFs so they can be used on any device. We are also working through our library to ensure that our resources can be easily edited using Canva's PDF editor, making it simple to adapt lessons for your pupils and your school's requirements.
Which DT topics are most popular?
Some of our most popular primary Design & Technology resources include Cookery and Nutrition, Mechanisms, Structures, Textiles, Electrical Systems and Programming. These topics include complete schemes of work and engaging practical activities for KS1 and KS2.
Can PlanBee DT packs be used by home educators?
Absolutely! Our primary Design & Technology lesson packs are ideal for home educators, providing everything needed to deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned DT lessons at home. Each lesson includes clear teaching guidance, presentations, printable resources and practical activities that make it easy to develop design skills and creativity, whether you're following the National Curriculum or simply looking for inspiring hands-on projects.
How do I get access to all your DT teaching resources?
If you're an individual teacher looking for DT schemes of work for your class, our subscriptions provide a cost-effective way to access all the History planning you need for a small monthly fee. Schools can also choose our DT Curriculum Pack, which provide a curated selection of schemes of work to provide an entire DT curriculum from Year 1 to Year 6.
