A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 1, Dynamics (Theme: Seaside).
This resource supports pupils as they explore how vocal and body sounds can represent the seaside environment. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts such as vocal sounds, dynamics, tempo, pitch, timbre, and graphic score, helping pupils understand how to use their voices and bodies to create and interpret sounds. The unit also encourages the use of untuned and tuned percussion instruments—including maracas, drums, claves, tambourines, glockenspiels, chime bars, and xylophones—to enhance musical expression. By engaging with these elements, pupils develop their ability to convey different moods and scenes through music.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived unit: Pulse and rhythm (Theme: All about me).
This resource supports pupils as they explore the foundational elements of music through the exciting theme of superheroes. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts such as pulse, rhythm, and ‘in time’, helping pupils understand the steady beat of music and how long and short sounds can be used to create rhythmic patterns. The unit encourages movement, body percussion, and the use of untuned instruments like maracas, drums, tambourines, and woodblocks to reinforce rhythmic awareness. Through practical activities and performance, pupils build confidence in responding to music and performing as part of a group.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 1, Pitch (Theme: Superheroes).
This resource supports pupils as they explore how music can depict superhero characters and their actions. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts such as pitch, tempo, accelerando, and compose, helping pupils understand how musical elements convey excitement and drama. The unit also encourages pupils to experiment with untuned and tuned percussion instruments like maracas, drums, tambourines, glockenspiels, chime bars, and xylophones to create their own superhero-inspired compositions. This unit reinforces key concepts, fostering creativity and musical expression.
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Music, Year 1, Musical symbols (Theme: Under the sea).
This resource supports pupils as they explore underwater themes through music, movement, and percussion. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts such as pulse, dynamics, tempo, timbre, pitch, and rhythm, helping pupils understand how musical elements can represent the ocean environment. The unit also encourages experimentation with tuned percussion instruments like the glockenspiel, chime bars, bells, celeste, and triangle to create soundscapes that evoke life under the sea. This unit reinforces key concepts, fostering creativity and musical expression.
This presentation opens the door to our Computing scheme, featuring alignment with the national curriculum, Online Safety units and dedicated CPD support. Our staff presentation serves two purposes:
New to Computing?
If your school is new to our Computing curriculum, this presentation provides an ideal introduction and starting point for staff to start exploring.
Eager to explore?
For those keen to discover Computing, this presentation is your launching pad. It’s an effective tool to create awareness about what Kapow Primary can offer your school. Following the presentation, we recommend starting a 14-day school free trial. This allows your colleagues to dive into the scheme themselves.
A staff presentation to introduce your school to Kapow Primary’s comprehensive Design and technology scheme of work.
Prepare for Safer Internet Day with our discussion prompts for teachers and KS1 pupils. Start vital conversations about online safety and make the internet a safer place together!
Elevate online safety awareness in primary classrooms with our interactive posters. Pupils can bring these vibrant designs to life through colouring while learning essential lessons about staying safe online.
This presentation is your gateway to our Art & design scheme, highlighting our innovative approach, alignment with the national curriculum, and dedicated CPD support. Our staff presentation serves two purposes:
New to Art & Design?
This presentation is the ideal introduction if your school is new to our Art & Design scheme. We highlight the standout features of our scheme, providing a great starting point for staff to explore.
Curious About Joining?
For those interested in exploring the benefits of Kapow Primary, this presentation is your starting point. It’s a powerful tool to raise awareness about what Kapow Primary can bring to your school. After the presentation, we recommend signing up for a 14-day school free trial. This way, your colleagues can dive into the scheme themselves and experience its full potential.
Start your creative journey with our Art & Design curriculum today!
