Learning parachutes -- Classroom organisation and storage -- Preparation of teaching aids -- Materials -- Preparation of materials -- Threads -- Thread distribution -- Substitutes for fabric -- Tools and adhesives -- Frames and mounting -- Other techniques -- Display -- Class organisation -- colour -- Reception class -- Needle and thread -- Odds and ends -- Making a design for applique -- Development of birds and animals from simple shapes -- Sea lion -- Peacock -- Zebra -- Cow -- Crocodile -- Tortoise/hedgehog -- Lion -- Tiger -- Giraffe -- Elephant -- Camel -- Flamingo -- Ostrich -- Group work -- Trees in the zoo -- Children's corner -- Aquarium -- Reptile house -- Mappin terrace -- Mouse house -- Owls -- Eagles and vultures -- Bears and pelican -- Macaws and parrots -- Drawing a tree -- Penguin pool -- Insect house -- Sewing -- Useful things to make -- Words and colours.