year: Year 1
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.
Vocabulary display – Music Y1: Keeping the pulse – Y1
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.
Vocabulary display – Art and design: Drawing: Exploring line and shape
Pupil video: Seas and oceans of the UK song
This video helps pupils learn the names and positions of the seas surrounding the UK through a fun and memorable song.
Wellbeing: Curriculum guide for parents and carers
Vocabulary display – Science Y1: Seasonal changes
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.
