Webinar: Teaching Remembrance in Primary Schools

In this recorded webinar, Kapow Primary History specialists, Khatija Shakir and Alice Faulkner, share thoughtful and age-appropriate ways to help learners engage meaningfully with Remembrance across the curriculum.

The session explores:

  • Why Remembrance matters in the primary classroom

  • Sensitive and relevant approaches to teaching Remembrance

  • Cross-curricular opportunities for exploring the theme

  • Practical ideas to encourage empathy, reflection and understanding

  • An overview of Kapow Primary’s Remembrance lesson plans and resources

Annual Planner 2025 – 2026

We’ve highlighted the most relevant events for primary schools so you can see what’s coming up each month and plan with confidence.

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Pupil video: Programming a pedometer: adding an input

This video shows pupils how to add an input to their micro:bit pedometer program so the step counter increases when the device is shaken.

Pupil video: Programming a pedometer: creating a variable

This video shows pupils how to create a variable on the micro:bit to start building a pedometer program that counts steps.

Pupil video: Pairing the micro:bit (tablet version)

This video explains how to connect a BBC micro:bit to a tablet using Bluetooth, showing the pairing steps and how to transfer programs wirelessly.

Pupil video: Pairing the micro:bit (desktop/laptop version)

This video explains how to connect a BBC micro:bit to a computer using a USB cable, pair it through the software and transfer programs so it is ready to run.

Teacher video: Exploring the BBC micro:bit

This teacher video gives an overview of the BBC micro:bit, explaining its key features and how it can be used in the classroom to make programming meaningful and practical.

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