Knowledge organiser – History Y2: How did we learn to fly?

Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit History, Y2, How did we learn to fly?

 

This History resource is designed to support children as they explore flight in the past. It highlights key vocabulary, features significant events and includes images to show how flying developed over time. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge.

 

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Vocabulary display – History Y1/2 (B): What is a monarch?

This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit History, Year 1/2, What is a monarch? and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.

 

There is also a Key vocabulary: History – Year 1/2 display, which lists only the keywords from all the Year 2 units. Consider displaying relevant keywords from previous years as a reminder for the pupils.

 

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 knowledge and skills.

 

See the full History: Progression of key vocabulary.

 

 

Knowledge organiser – History Y1/2 (B): What is a monarch?

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit History, Y1/2, What is a monarch?

 

This History resource is designed to support children as they explore monarchy now and in the past. It highlights key vocabulary, features significant monarchs and includes images to show how castles changed over time. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge. 

 

Webinar: Ace Your Role As A Music Subject Leader

Kapow Primary’s Music specialists, Kirsty England and Laura Forster-Rea, share practical advice to help you lead Music with confidence across your school.

In this recording, you’ll learn how to:

  • Raise the profile of Music and celebrate it across your school community

  • Support colleagues to deliver engaging Music lessons

  • Use manageable and meaningful assessment strategies

  • Develop your own skills and CPD opportunities for your team

Science: Curriculum guide for parents and carers – mixed-age (Cycle B)

Pupil video: Guru Nanak and the cobra

This Religion and Worldviews video for Key stage 1 pupils tells the story of Guru Nanak and the Cobra. It supports learning from Lesson 3 of the unit ‘How do we know some people have a special connection to God?’ and helps children explore how some stories suggest a person might be considered special.

Through simple narration and visuals, children see how a moment in Guru Nanak’s childhood is remembered by some Sikh people as a sign of his special connection to God. The video encourages pupils to think about how actions, symbols and surprising events in religious stories can carry meaning.

Religion and Worldviews, Year 2, How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?

Religion and Worldviews, Year 1/2, How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?

 

Pupil video: Time to grow

This Geography video introduces children to gardening and how it helps the planet, animals and people. Through engaging visuals and simple explanations, children will explore different types of gardens and learn that growing plants does not need much space, just a little soil, some seeds and care. The video highlights the benefits of gardening, from growing fresh, healthy food to helping bees and butterflies by planting flowers. It also shows how composting and using recycled containers can reduce waste and help nature. Children will discover how gardening keeps the Earth clean, saves water and makes us feel happy and healthy.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Whole school sustainability collection. It encourages children to take action and inspires them to try growing plants at home or school.

Geography, Sustainability, Year 1, Lesson 2: How can we look after a garden?

Teacher video: Whole school sustainability collection

This video introduces teachers to the Whole school sustainability collection, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to embed sustainability into their teaching across all year groups.

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