--- title: "Moving Magical Sea Creatures!" url: "https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-03-14-50-00-moving-magical-sea-creatures" school: "St. Andrew's CE Primary School" --- # Moving Magical Sea Creatures! ![Image of Moving Magical Sea Creatures!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/blog/6471939D-C7C4-4DD0-A611-1E1ADC881947.jpeg) 3 July 2025 [Emily Leigh](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/author/eleigh) [Class One](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/category/class-one) Today in our mixed EYFS and Year 1 class, we dived into an exciting Design & Technology lesson as part of our *Moving Monsters* topic. The children explored how to create different types of linkages using strips of paper and split pins — learning how simple mechanisms can bring their creations to life! After experimenting with these moving parts, the children applied their new skills to design and make their very own moving mermaids and sea creatures, tying perfectly into our ongoing *Beach* and *Under the Sea* theme. We saw some fantastic creativity as the children carefully assembled their creatures, making fins, tails, and arms move in fun and imaginative ways. It was wonderful to watch the children problem-solve, practise fine motor skills, and share ideas with their friends. Their enthusiasm for making their moving monsters swim and wiggle around was infectious! We can’t wait to see how they continue to develop their D&T skills as we explore more exciting projects this term. [D&T](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/d-t) [EYFS](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/eyfs) [ Shadows](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-02-14-30-00-shadows) [A Bright Start to Our New School Year ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-09-05-15-30-00-a-bright-start-to-our-new-school-year) ![St. Andrew's CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/logo/St-Andrews-footer-logo.png) ### St. Andrew's CE Primary School Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth B79 0AP 01827 373 266 © Copyright 2024–2026 St. Andrew's CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/splash/Stay_and_play.jpg)