This Design and Technology video introduces Year 1 pupils to the Fishy Nibbles song, a fun and engaging way to support their learning about wheels and axles. Through music and movement, pupils develop their understanding of mechanisms while enhancing their fine motor skills and coordination.
This video is part of the D&T Key Stage 1 scheme of work, helping pupils explore how wheels function in simple moving models.
A well-structured curriculum is key to high-quality teaching and learning. In this recorded session, Caroline (Head of Curriculum Design) and Adam (Curriculum Designer) discuss essential curriculum principles, how they support effective teaching and how they have been used to design Kapow Primary subjects and curricula.
This session covers:
An equipment list to help teachers to prepare to teach the Kapow primary mixed-age scheme of work.
Join Emma Symonds and Shelley Amoss for a practical session on fostering a positive school environment and addressing bullying effectively.
This webinar covers:
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the whole school Easter collection Religion and worldviews, Why and how is Easter celebrated?.
This resource is designed to support KS1 children as they explore different aspects of Easter, including the events celebrated by many Christians at Easter, the symbolism of some Easter traditions and why Easter brings hope to some people.
This Religious Education video guides teachers through an additional unit designed for teaching in the lead-up to Easter, aimed at Years 1 to 6. The unit progressively builds children’s knowledge and understanding of why and how Easter is celebrated, offering a structured approach to exploring key themes and traditions.
The video outlines how children will engage with big questions about Easter through age-appropriate lessons. Key Stage 1 students will learn about the key events from the New Testament, reflecting on the significance of Easter in the Christian calendar. They will explore how the story of Jesus’ resurrection brings hope to many Christians.
In Lower Key Stage 2, the focus shifts to the themes of forgiveness and Jesus’ teachings, encouraging children to reflect on their relevance in daily life. They will also investigate Easter traditions from different cultures, emphasizing community and shared beliefs.
For Upper Key Stage 2, children will make connections between Jesus’ death, resurrection, and the concept of eternal life, exploring Easter’s symbolism and its role in Christian faith. The video explains key Holy Week events, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, helping students understand their significance.
Beyond Christian perspectives, the unit also examines how Easter is celebrated globally, including both religious and non-religious traditions. It encourages children to approach the topic with a multidisciplinary lens, incorporating sociology, anthropology, and theology.
The video highlights the importance of sensitive discussions about death and resurrection, ensuring children can engage with these themes with compassion and critical thinking. Teachers are advised to address misconceptions, such as the idea that only Christians celebrate Easter or that all Christians believe in physical resurrection.
The unit provides teacher knowledge sections, focused questioning techniques, and strategies for managing sensitive discussions to support teachers. If difficult questions arise, the wonder box approach is suggested, allowing time for thoughtful responses.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religious Education resources, offering structured guidance to help teachers feel confident in delivering engaging and meaningful lessons on Easter.
This video shows how to help pupils improve their wheel designs by developing cutting skills, testing wheel performance and exploring ways to reduce wobble and improve movement.
This video provides an overview of the wheels and axles unit, helping teachers understand the key learning, activities and progression as the pupils design and make their own pull along toys.
Use this printable butterfly outline as part of the peppered moth adaptation activity for British Science Week 2025. Pupils can design and decorate their butterflies to blend into different environments, exploring how camouflage helps animals survive. This hands-on task reinforces key science concepts while encouraging creativity and discussion about adaptation, natural selection, and environmental change.
