Knowledge organiser: Drawing: Exploring line and shape

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Art and design, Year 1, Drawing: Exploring line and shape.

 

This resource is designed to support children as they develop their drawing skills by exploring different types of lines and shapes. It introduces key vocabulary, artistic techniques and materials, such as chalk, pastels and charcoal, alongside influential artists like Bridget Riley and Paul Klee. Perfect for reinforcing essential knowledge, it helps children experiment with mark-making, understand how lines can create different effects and build confidence in their artistic expression.

Knowledge organiser: Music – Y1 Keeping the pulse

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 1, Keeping the Pulse.

This Music resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore the concept of pulse and its role in music. It introduces key vocabulary such as beat, rhythm, tempo, steady pulse, and movement, helping the pupils understand how pulse provides structure to music. The pupils will also learn to recognise and maintain a steady pulse through listening activities, movement, and instrumental performance, reinforcing their rhythmic awareness and coordination.

Wellbeing: Curriculum guide for parents and carers

Updated for 24/25!

 

Post this document on your school website to inform parents and carers about their children’s Wellbeing lesson plans.

Vocabulary display – Science Y1: Seasonal changes

This unit vocabulary display includes key vocabulary from the unit Science, Year 1, Forces and space: Seasonal changes and additional unit-specific words.

 

Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports understanding of key scientific concepts and processes.

 

See the full Science: Progression of key vocabulary.

 

Webinar: Fieldwork And The Effective Use Of Your Local Area In Primary Geography

Watch our Geography session recording, led by expert Sarah Lawson-Quick, tailored for primary school teachers. Sarah discusses how to use local landmarks, maps, and community data to enrich your lessons and connect pupils with their local surroundings.

Key topics include:

  • Integrating local geography into your curriculum
  • Connecting pupils with their community
  • Tips for effective fieldwork
  • Enhancing lessons with Kapow Primary’s Geography curriculum resources

This recording offers practical strategies for teachers seeking to bring their local area into the classroom.

Art and design question prompts for children to evaluate & analyse

Vocabulary display: Making connections: Investigating science through stories

This unit vocabulary display includes key vocabulary from the unit Science, Year 1, Making connections: Investigating science through stories unit and additional unit-specific words.

 

Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports understanding of key scientific concepts and processes.

 

See the full Science: Progression of key vocabulary.

 

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