Vocabulary display – Science Y1/2 (A): Plants: Plant growth

This unit vocabulary display includes key vocabulary from the mixed-age unit Science, Y1/2 (A), Plants: Plant growth and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.

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: Teaching Religious Festivals Progressively in Primary Schools

Join our R&W subject specialists as they discuss how to teach religious festivals inclusively.

Key takeaways include:

Progressive teaching across year groups
Making community connections
Ensuring diverse representation
Including non-religious perspectives
Differentiating culture and religion

Ideal for teachers and school leaders looking to improve their approach to teaching religious festivals.

Webinar: Designing a Strong Primary Curriculum: Principles and Practice

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:

Key considerations for designing a broad and balanced curriculum.
The spiral curriculum model and progression across year groups.
The benefits of subject-specific learning.
Essential curriculum documents and how to use them.
How Kapow Primary’s curriculum supports teaching and learning.

Vocabulary display – History Y2: How was school different in the past?

This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit History, Year 2, How was school different in the past? and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.

See the full History: Progression of key vocabulary.

Religion and worldviews: Equipment list — mixed-age

An equipment list to help teachers to prepare to teach the Kapow primary mixed-age scheme of work.

Pupil video: The Easter Story

This Religion and Worldviews video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help pupils understand and explore the Easter story in Christian teachings. It explores the key elements of the story, including the life and teachings of Jesus, his death and the significance of his resurrection. Teachers are guided on how to support pupils in reflecting on themes such as love, forgiveness and hope, as well as the importance of Easter in the Christian faith.

The video simplifies the narrative, breaking down key events such as Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his crucifixion and the resurrection, ensuring teachers feel confident in explaining these significant events to their pupils. The story emphasises the lessons of kindness, sacrifice and the promise of new life.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews – Easter series, designed to help teachers deliver engaging lessons on key Christian beliefs and values. It gives educators the tools to help pupils understand the core messages of the Easter story, enhancing their religious education with clarity and empathy.

Religion and Worldviews, Year 3, What can Easter teach about forgiveness?

Webinar: Promoting Positive Behaviour In Your Classroom

Join Emma Symonds and Shelley Amoss for a practical session on fostering a positive school environment and addressing bullying effectively.

This webinar covers:

Engaging lesson ideas on bullying and kindness
Practical activities to build empathy and respect
How to use Kapow Primary’s resources for anti-bullying
Strategies to embed positive behaviour across the curriculum
Whole-school approaches to promoting inclusivity

Knowledge organiser – R&W KS1: Why and how is Easter celebrated?

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.

- RE scheme of work.
- Key stage 1 RE scheme of work.

Teacher video: Why and how is Easter celebrated?

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.

year: Year 2