This D&T video introduces pupils to techniques for securely attaching a template to fabric before cutting. It covers how to use pins safely, manage loose fabric, and cut accurately around shapes and curves. Pupils are guided through step-by-step instructions to build confidence in shaping fabric and checking for precision.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology Textiles strand. It supports teachers in helping pupils develop practical and safe fabric-handling skills.
This D&T video demonstrates how to sew a running stitch, one of the most fundamental hand-sewing techniques. Pupils are shown how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and create even stitches by passing the needle in and out of fabric. The video includes clear steps for finishing off the stitch securely and reinforces safe, practical sewing habits.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology Textiles strand. It supports teachers in developing pupils’ confidence in working with fabric and building foundational sewing skills.
This D&T video introduces pupils to key textile techniques, including how to fasten ribbon to fabric using pins and a running stitch. Pupils are guided through best practices such as folding ribbon ends to avoid fraying, safely threading a needle, and finishing their work with secure stitches. The video supports careful trimming and handling of materials to ensure a neat and lasting result.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology Textiles resources. It equips pupils with practical sewing skills that are essential for fabric-based projects in Key Stage 2.
This D&T video introduces pupils to applique — a textile technique where smaller pieces of fabric are sewn or stuck onto a larger background to form decorative patterns. Teachers are shown how to mark, cut, and pin fabric shapes with care before securing them using a running stitch. The video also demonstrates how to work with smaller shapes using fabric glue and how to finish with neat, secure knots.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology Textiles resources. It supports the development of practical sewing and design skills for Key Stage 2 pupils working with fabric.
This D&T video introduces pupils to the cross stitch — a decorative sewing technique used to add pattern and texture to textiles projects. The video demonstrates each step clearly, from threading the needle and anchoring stitches to creating neat, symmetrical crosses and finishing off securely. Pupils are encouraged to focus on accuracy and patience while developing fine motor skills.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology Textiles resources. It supports Key Stage 2 pupils in developing core stitching techniques and confidence with hand sewing.
This D&T video introduces pupils to the technique of embellishing, where decorative elements such as beads, sequins, and buttons are attached to fabric. The video demonstrates step-by-step methods for securely stitching each type of decoration, including how to create a cross stitch to attach a four-hole button. Pupils will build fine motor skills and precision as they explore creative ways to enhance their textile work.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology Textiles resources. It supports Key Stage 2 pupils in developing confidence with embellishing techniques and adding detail to their design projects.
This Design and Technology video introduces pupils to the technique of pinking in textiles. It explains that pinking refers to cutting a zigzag or scalloped edge using pinking shears, which can be used as a decorative design feature. The video highlights the importance of cutting through both sides of the fabric for best results and includes a reminder to handle the shears carefully.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and Technology Textiles resources. It supports teachers in helping pupils develop decorative fabric techniques safely and confidently.
This History teacher video introduces the concept of continuity and change, a key historical concept from the National Curriculum. It explains how children should identify what has stayed the same and what has changed over time, rather than looking at events in isolation. Teachers are guided to support pupils in comparing historical periods—either with the present or with other points in history—and in understanding the reasons behind continuity and change.
The video demonstrates how to use tools like the Kapow Primary timeline and highlights examples from the curriculum, such as comparing the Stone Age to the Iron Age in lower key stage two, or exploring ancient Greece in upper key stage two. It supports teachers in helping pupils build chronological awareness and make meaningful historical comparisons.
