Vocabulary display: Y1/2 (A): Why do we need to give thanks?

Knowledge organiser: Y1/2 (A): Why do we need to give thanks?

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Religion and worldviews, Year 1/2 (A), Why do we need to give thanks?

This resource is designed to help pupils explore the importance of gratitude across religious and non-religious contexts, particularly through the lens of harvest celebrations. It introduces key terms such as Brahman, deity, miracle, worship, and temple, with visual references to Hindu practices like puja, murti, and mandir. The organiser encourages understanding of why and how people express thanks, including the belief in a god who provides for needs. Perfect for consolidating key terms and encouraging cross-cultural understanding.

Teacher video: Food skills: Cutting

Watch this video to see how children’s cutting skills progress, from using a butter knife in early years to mastering the claw grip and bridge hold with a vegetable knife in Key Stage 2.

Teacher video: Food skills: Crushing, pressing and juicing

This video helps pupils build confidence in juicing. It shows the progression from crushing soft fruits in Reception to using manual juicers in Key Stage 1 and a garlic press in Key Stage 2.

Vocabulary display – Science Y1/2 (B): Materials: Uses of everyday materials

Knowledge organiser – Science Y1/2 (B): Materials: Uses of everyday materials

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Science, Y1/2 (B), Materials: Uses of everyday materials.

This resource is designed to support the children as they explore the uses of everyday materials. It highlights key vocabulary and examines how different materials, such as metal, wood and plastic, are chosen for specific purposes. The resource also explores how some materials can change shape through stretching, twisting, bending or squashing. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering an understanding of how materials are used in the world around us.

Webinar: Supporting Safer Internet Day In Your Classroom

Join Sophia Elhamid, Kapow Primary’s Computing specialist, for a practical webinar to help you make Safer Internet Day more meaningful for your pupils. This session is packed with ideas and strategies, providing everything you need to promote responsible online behaviour and digital resilience in your classroom. It covers:

Engaging lesson ideas for Safer Internet Day
Strategies for teaching online safety in an age-appropriate way
Practical tips for fostering digital resilience
Ways to involve parents and carers in the conversation
Resources to support your teaching and raise awareness

Webinar: Wellbeing in the Classroom: Ideas for Children’s Mental Health Week

Join Emma Symonds, our RSE & PSHE specialist, for a webinar on enhancing pupil wellbeing during Children’s Mental Health Week. This session offers:

Strategies to foster a supportive classroom environment.
Activities to boost self-expression and emotional awareness.
Tips for integrating mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
Resources that align with the theme ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,’ focusing on resilience and connections.