Art and design (ARCHIVED SCHEME): Vocabulary progression

A reference document providing a clear progression of key vocabulary across the original Kapow Primary Art and Design scheme (now archived).

This resource outlines the essential subject-specific terms introduced from Year 1 to Year 6, helping teachers build learners’ art literacy over time. It supports vocabulary-rich teaching by offering age-appropriate terms aligned with each unit, from simple descriptive language in lower years to more technical and conceptual terms in KS2. This progression encourages consistent use of artistic language and supports pupils’ ability to talk about their work confidently and accurately.

Kapow Primary Art and Design original scheme (archived).

Knowledge organiser – D&T Y1: Mechanisms: Wheels and axles

Knowledge organiser: D&T – Mechanisms: Making a moving storybook

Knowledge organiser – D&T Y1: Puppets

Knowledge organiser- D&T Y1: Constructing windmills

Archived – Knowledge organiser – D&T Y1: Fruit and vegetables

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – Design and technology, Year 1, Cooking and nutrition: Fruit and vegetables.

 

This resource introduces the pupils to the importance of healthy eating and food preparation. It explains the differences between fruits, such as oranges and strawberries, which contain seeds, and vegetables, like carrots and broccoli, which do not. The pupils will also learn about the need to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables daily to maintain good health. The organiser includes key vocabulary words, such as blender, peeler, slice, smoothie, and recipe, to build the pupils’ understanding of the tools and techniques used in preparing food. They will practise skills like peeling, slicing, and blending, developing confidence in handling ingredients and understanding how tools assist in preparation. The focus on food hygiene, including washing hands and cleaning tools, ensures safe and effective learning.

 

 

Knowledge organiser: Original Art and design scheme – Y1: Sculptures and collages

Please don’t screenshot or copy images from this page.
Kapow Primary resources are created by teachers and protected by copyright. Copying images or slides into your own presentations (for example using the Snipping Tool) counts as reproducing the resource and isn’t permitted under the Kapow licence.
This resource is being accessed through your school’s Kapow licence.
Thank you for respecting the work of the teachers who create these materials.