PDF · A4 · 6 pages
Teacher Pack
A ready-to-teach 60-minute lesson, curriculum links, the judging guide, safeguarding notes and differentiation ideas.
For schools
Turn the classroom into a toy design studio.
Free to explore. No fees to access information or resources.
Register School Interest1
Introduce character design
What makes a character memorable? Shapes, feelings, quirks.
2
Run a drawing activity
A single lesson is enough to invent, draw and name a character.
3
Link across subjects
Art, English story-writing and design & technology all in one.
4
Submit with families
Parents/guardians enter at home — schools never handle payment.
5
Celebrate finalists
Share certificates and gallery features with the whole school.
Classroom resources
Free, print-ready materials designed for real classrooms. Download, print and teach — no sign-up needed.
PDF · A4 · 2 pages
Character Design Worksheet
Invent-first prompts, a big drawing frame and a 100-word story space with a word counter.
PDF · A4 · 1 page
Parent Letter
A warm, ready-to-send letter explaining how families can enter at home — with space for your school name.
PDF · A3 · print-ready
Classroom Poster
An eye-catching drawing-to-toy poster for classrooms, corridors and libraries.
PDF · A4 landscape
Certificate
A 'Brilliant Toy Designer' certificate to celebrate every child who invents a character.
10 slides · 16:9
Presentation Slides
A lively class presentation that walks children through invent, draw and tell.