This Year 1 Design a Suitable Home Worksheet supports children in applying their understanding of material properties to a real life context.

Children design and label a rabbit home, choosing appropriate materials and explaining why they are suitable. With a helpful word bank and guided prompts, this activity encourages creative thinking and rich discussion about how materials meet different needs.

This resource complements our What Makes a Material Suitable for a Purpose? teaching slides. Download now!

National Curriculum Objectives:

• Distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made.