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A child holds up a coloured-in unicorn design in class
Children and a teacher stick a car design onto a cardboard box
Teachers and a pupil add a rocket design to a box
A teacher helps a pupil fit the yellow ribbon on her box
A pupil smiles, wearing her rocket box on ribbons
A wall of decorated cardboard boxes made by a class, stacked in a classroom
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What is Wear The Box?

Children design a real cardboard box, then wear it.

Each kit has flat-pack boxes, bold designs to colour and ribbon. Everyone decorates their own box and wears it over their shoulders. It builds confidence, teamwork and creativity, in schools, clubs and organisations, for all ages from 3.

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    Colour it

    Pick bold designs, from space and animals to jobs or your own topic, and colour them in.

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    Stick it

    Stick your designs onto a flat-pack box, then fold it into shape.

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    Wear it

    Thread the ribbon, pop it over your shoulders and become part of the picture.

In every kit:Flat-pack boxesDesign sheetsRibbonActivity guideClass kits from £300 for 30
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There was clear engagement from start to finish in the activity. The quality of resource and the sense of agency handed to children ensured that. It was very special to witness the effects the activity had on the class. Children felt connected and part of something bigger.
Headteacher, Tufnell Park Primary SchoolYear 3 workshop, 11 June 2026
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Tufnell Park Primary, 11.06.2026“Wear The Box” workshop for Year 3 class Aquila, led by Les Rowe and Freda Lawlor.
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We work with

  • St Peter's Eaton Square logoSt Peter's Eaton Square
  • Tufnell Park Primary logoTufnell Park Primary
  • Tree Tops Learning Centre logoTree Tops Learning Centre
Why it works

Low effort. High impact.

Simple and open-ended, so children experiment, work together and solve problems.

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Minimal preparation

Open the kit and start. The activity guide walks you through it.

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Works in any subject

Space, nature, history or your own topic. Adapt it to age and ability.

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Behaviour through engagement

Hands busy, minds focused. Children who struggle to sit still get stuck in.

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From one to everyone

Individual work feeds into a group outcome the whole class can see.

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What's in the box: ready for up to 30

A simple, practical kit.

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Flat-pack boxes

Cardboard boxes in class sets of up to 30.

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Design sheets

Large pre-designed sheets in bold, joyful designs.

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Ribbon reel

To hang each box from the shoulders.

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Activity guide

A clear framework and guidance for the session.

Free online preview

Try Design Your Box

A free taster of the real activity. Design a box on screen to see what yours could look like, then make it for real. No sign-in. No adverts.

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See it in your classroom.

Book a free demo. We'll bring a kit and show you how it works.

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A Wear The Box session from start to finish: colour, stick, build and wear.
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  1. Stage 1

    The Start

    A blank sheet and a flat box. Children look, choose and plan.

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    The Process

    Colouring and sticking. Children pick colours and designs and build their box.

    Pupils colouring their design sheets
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    The Ownership

    They wear the box and become part of the picture, together.

    A pupil wearing her finished box
On the day

What to expect.

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    A short welcome. We explain the idea in plain words.

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    Choosing designs. Every child picks their own colours and transfers.

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    Building and sticking. Children work alone, then together.

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    The big wear. Boxes on, ribbons over shoulders, and the class becomes one picture.

Questions teachers ask

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A class kit covers up to 30 pupils. Larger groups: ask us.

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Session length: to confirm. It fits into a single lesson or an afternoon.

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The designs are stick-on transfers, so there is no paint or glue to clear up. Details to confirm.

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The boxes arrive flat-packed, so the kit stores in a cupboard.

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Yes. The materials are reusable and renewable, with low ongoing costs.

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The activity is open-ended, so each child joins in at their own level. Tell us about your class and we will plan together.

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Class kit

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£300example, for 30 pupilsPrice to confirm

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Workshop

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Price on request

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A wall of decorated cardboard boxes made by one class, stacked in a classroom
One class, one afternoon: every pupil made and decorated their own box.
Staff workshops

Teachers try it first, then lead it with confidence.

In a hands-on staff session, your team colours the designs, builds the boxes and wears them, just like the children will. Everyone leaves knowing how to run it and ready to adapt it to their own topic.

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A room of teachers at a Wear The Box staff workshop
A teacher laughing as she wears her rocket box
Two teachers laughing while colouring designs
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Teachers holding up their finished cow and car boxes
Curriculum and EYFS

How it fits what you teach.

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Learning by doing

Children shape, colour and build. Hands-on making helps learning stick.

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Learning together

Pupils share ideas, take roles and agree on a group outcome.

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A unique child

Open-ended, so every child takes part at their own level.

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Fine motor skills

Peeling, sticking and placing build dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

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Expressive arts and design

Children turn an ordinary object into something meaningful.

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Communication and language

Planning, explaining and telling the story of their box.

Any topic

Your topic, on a box.

We can design custom transfers to match your school's learning outcomes.

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Space

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Nature

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History

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Everything on one page: what it is, cost, curriculum links.

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School enquiry

Tell us about your class.

We'll reply quickly with dates and next steps.

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All ages, from 3

Designs and help matched to age.

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Group sizes

Minimum and maximum to confirm.

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Venues

Homes, halls, nurseries and clubs across the UK.

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Session

Length and price to confirm.

What a session looks like

Choosing and drawing a design Colouring and sticking transfers Wearing the finished boxes

How to book

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    Send the form

    Date, ages and how many.

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    We reply

    With availability and a price.

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    Pick a theme

    Space, animals, vehicles and more.

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    Party time

    We bring everything.

Party enquiry

Plan your party.

For parents, nurseries, clubs and PTAs.

Thank you. We'll reply soon.
Top Tips series

Small ideas, big confidence.

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Praise the effort, not just the result

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Assessment without judgement

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For parents

Do it at home.

A printable activity for a rainy afternoon. Any box will do.

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SchoolTufnell Park Primary School, London
ClassYear 3, class Aquila
Date11 June 2026
Led byLes Rowe and Freda Lawlor
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There was clear engagement from start to finish. The quality of resource and the sense of agency handed to children ensured that. Children felt connected and part of something bigger.
Headteacher, Tufnell Park Primary School
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Watch the workshop: Year 3 colour, build and wear their boxes.
How the session ran

Start. Process. Ownership.

It began with a plain cardboard box and bold designs printed on transfer sheets. Children chose their own colours and designs, then wore their boxes and became part of the picture.

A pupil drawing the outline of a car on a blank transfer sheet1

The start

Each pupil chose a design and decided how to bring it to life.

Pupils colouring their design sheets at a table2

The process

Colouring, peeling and sticking. Calm, focused, hands-on work, side by side.

A pupil wearing her finished, decorated box3

The ownership

Boxes went on over the shoulders on ribbons, and the class told the story together.

What the school saw

More than an art lesson.

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Engagement

Clear engagement from start to finish, for the whole class.

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Agency

Children made real choices about colour, design and story.

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Belonging

Pupils felt connected and part of something bigger.

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Inclusion

Space for every child to show their personality and skill.

In their own words

What pupils said

“I liked wearing the box because it makes me feel like I am a car. It makes me smile and laugh endlessly.”
“I enjoyed the colouring bit because it was very calming and relaxing.”
“I loved it when we brought it to life with my imagination.”
“Peeling the protectors off the sticker was so satisfying.”
“My favourite thing was wearing the box. I felt like I was in a sonic speed race.”
The headteacher added
“The beauty of the activity is its simplicity, whilst presenting incredible potential to apply the structure to a huge number of situations. There was space for them to reflect their own personality, thoughts, imagination and skill, and that is fundamental in an inclusive classroom.”
Photos from the day
Les and Freda beside the wall of finished boxes
A pupil colours in an astronaut design sheetA pupil steps into a box decorated with coloured rocketsA pupil lifts a decorated car box over his head
A wall of finished boxes decorated by Class Aquila, stacked in the classroomLes presents the wall of finished boxesClose-up of a coloured car design on a finished box
What was in the box

Everything for a whole class.

  • Flat-pack cardboard boxes (class sets up to 30)
  • Large transfer sheets in bold, joyful designs
  • A reel of ribbon to wear the box over the shoulders
  • An activity framework and guidance
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SchoolSt Peter's Eaton Square School, London
GroupOver 20 teachers
Date3 September 2026
Led byLes Rowe and Freda Lawlor
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It was such an engaging and creative way of showing the team what can be achieved with something as simple as a cardboard box.
Mrs J Carrington, Headteacher, St Peter's Eaton Square
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Watch the workshop: teachers at St Peter's colour, build and wear their boxes.
How the session ran

Start. Process. Ownership.

Design sheets laid out on a table, ready to choose1

The start

Staff took part as learners first, with no fixed outcome to work towards.

Teachers colouring their design sheets at a table2

The process

Exploring, experimenting, problem-solving and creating, with lots of conversation and laughter.

A teacher wearing her finished box on a ribbon3

The ownership

Staff saw how the boxes can start exploration across different ages and areas of the curriculum.

What the school saw

Learners first.

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Learning by doing

Staff experienced exploration, creativity and open-ended learning for themselves.

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Freedom to create

It showed the value of letting children develop their own ideas, not a set end product.

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Across the curriculum

A starting point for exploration across different ages and subjects.

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Team building

Lots of collaboration, conversation and laughter along the way.

In their own words

What the school said

“A huge thank you for the brilliant Wear the Box session with our staff.”
“A lovely team-building experience too.”
“It is something that can be kept genuinely open-ended, allowing the children’s ideas and imagination to lead the learning.”
The headteacher added
“I really liked that the adults were able to take part as learners first – exploring, experimenting, problem-solving and creating without being given a fixed outcome. It really demonstrated the importance of giving children the space and freedom to develop their own ideas, rather than always working towards a predetermined end product. You have given us something very practical that we can now build on across the school, and I am really looking forward to seeing what our children do with it.”
Mrs J Carrington, Headteacher (NPQEL)
Photos from the day
Les with teachers colouring their designs in the art room
Freda holds a box beside the closing slideA teacher smiles as she colours her designA teacher adds colour to a car design on her boxLes and Freda outside St Peter's Eaton Square School
Teachers colouring designs with felt-tip pensA teacher peeks out from behind her decorated boxClose-up of a decorated car design on a boxFreda presents Wear The Box to the teachers
What was in the box

Everything for a whole group.

  • Flat-pack cardboard boxes (class sets up to 30)
  • Large transfer sheets in bold, joyful designs
  • A reel of ribbon to wear the box over the shoulders
  • An activity framework and guidance
Les Rowe smiling as teachers colour their designs

Les Rowe

Founder and Director

“I believe every child deserves the chance to explore, create and discover what they're capable of.”

Les has over 40 years of experience in children's social care settings. He loves seeing children build confidence, strengthen their fine motor skills and discover that learning can be exciting and limitless.

Freda Lawlor presenting Wear The Box to teachers

Freda Lawlor

Director

“Watching a child's confidence grow through play is what inspires me every day.”

Freda brings a wealth of experience in education and in supporting children with SEND. A qualified children's yoga teacher, she brings a calm, encouraging approach that helps every child find their own strengths.

Les and Freda outside St Peter's Eaton Square School
At St Peter's Eaton Square, September 2026
Les and Freda beside a wall of boxes decorated by Year 3
At Tufnell Park Primary, June 2026
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