A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 2, Pitch (Musical Me).
This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore self-expression through music and composition. It introduces key vocabulary such as rhythm, pulse, pitch, structure, and notation, helping the pupils develop an understanding of how musical elements combine to create melodies and songs. The pupils will also learn how to compose and perform simple vocal and instrumental pieces, using different dynamics and tempos to enhance expression.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Religion and worldviews, Year 5/6 (A), Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
This resource is designed to help pupils understand how religious and personal beliefs influence people’s decisions to stand up for justice and equality. Through key vocabulary such as tolerance, advocate, prejudice, and religious freedom, pupils explore historical and cultural examples like Guy Fawkes and Bandi Chhor Divas. The organiser encourages reflection on protected characteristics, the consequences of discrimination, and the role of personal conviction in defending others’ rights. It is ideal for deepening understanding of social justice, moral courage, and respect for diversity.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Music, Y2, Structure.
This resource is designed to support children as they explore how musical structure is used through stories in myths and legends. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, such as rhythm, pulse and tempo, helping children understand how music is organised into different sections. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and developing listening and performance skills in an engaging and meaningful way.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 2, Singing (On This Island).
This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how music can represent island landscapes and cultures. It introduces key vocabulary such as rhythm, tempo, pitch, dynamics, and texture, helping the pupils understand how musical elements create imagery and mood. The pupils will also learn to recognise different island-inspired musical styles and experiment with composing their own pieces influenced by island settings.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Art and design, Year 4, Drawing with realism: Exploring tone, texture and proportion.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they develop realistic drawing techniques by focusing on tone, texture, proportion and composition. It introduces the four key rules of shading, supported by visual guides, and explores terms such as shadow, highlight and composition using clear imagery. Pupils learn to understand how objects relate in size and placement within an artwork and explore tactile qualities through texture. With inspiration drawn from artists Sarah Graham, Nicola McBridge and Joel Penkman, this resource is ideal for refining technical drawing skills while boosting visual analysis and artistic confidence.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Spanish, Year 3/4 (A), Unit 3: Pets and colours in Spanish.
This resource is designed to support pupils in learning the names of common pets and colours in Spanish, and how to describe animals using colour adjectives. It introduces key vocabulary such as un gato (a cat), un pez (a fish), and colours like rojo (red) and verde (green). Pupils also explore grammar rules, notably the position of adjectives after nouns (e.g., un pájaro verde – a green bird). Example conversations like “¿Tienes una mascota?” and shop dialogues help consolidate learning in context. This engaging and visual organiser is perfect for developing foundational language and communication skills in Spanish.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and technology, Year 5, Option 1: *New* Gears and pulleys.
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore how gears and pulleys can transfer force and motion within mechanical systems. It explains how gears change speed, direction, and force, using clear visuals and terminology such as “input” and “output” to describe mechanisms like those in bicycles. The organiser introduces pulleys as systems that redirect or reduce force, with real-life examples such as sailboats and escalators. It also highlights the importance of identifying real-world problems, conducting market and competitor research, and applying user feedback in the design process. This organiser is ideal for developing mechanical understanding alongside practical, sustainable problem-solving skills.
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 2, Instruments (Musical Storytelling).
This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how music can be used to tell stories and convey emotions. It introduces key vocabulary such as rhythm, tempo, pitch, dynamics, and motif, helping the pupils understand how composers use musical elements to create narrative and atmosphere. The pupils will also learn to identify storytelling techniques in music and experiment with composing their own musical stories.
