DT – Structures

 Last term, our Year 2 children were captivated with their learning about The Great Fire of London. 🔥 This term, they took their history knowledge a step further by designing and creating their own Tudor houses in D&T!

Using what they’ve learned about structures, they carefully crafted models that were strong, stiff and stable 💪—and the results were fantastic. Their creativity shone through every beam and window frame!

At Merry Hill Infant School, we’re proud to make meaningful cross-curricular links that deepen understanding and spark imagination. By linking History with Design & Technology, pupils explore the past while building practical, real-world skills. 🌟

What can you do at home?

1. Build a Mini Tudor House

Use a cereal box, paper strips and glue to create your own Tudor-style front. Add a thatched roof using shredded paper or card. Talk about why Tudor houses looked the way they did!

2. Test Strong Structures

Challenge your child to build the tallest tower they can using only paper and tape. Then discuss what made it strong—or wobbly! This mirrors our in-class focus on strength, stiffness and stability.

3. Recreate the Great Fire Timeline

Make a simple illustrated timeline showing how the fire spread across London. This helps children connect their D&T work with the historical events that inspired it.