This pupil video supports the lesson where pupils create graffiti-inspired word art, combining lettering, symbolism and colour to represent someone who inspires them.
year: Year 6
Pupil video: Drawing for impact
This Art and Design scheme of work video supports the final lesson in Expressing ideas unit, helping children transfer their mural designs onto a final piece of art.
Pupil video: Planning a street-art-inspired design
This video supports pupils in creating a final piece of street art that communicates a clear message using visual elements, layout and materials effectively.
Teacher video: Supporting ideas
This video supports teachers in fostering independence as Key stage 2 pupils plan and create their own street art, building confidence in decision-making and problem-solving.
Pupil video: How to scale using a grid
This video shows how to use the grid method to scale images up or down, helping pupils enlarge their artwork with accuracy and confidence.
Teacher video: Understanding street art
This video introduces street art as a vehicle for pupil voice and expression, helping teachers guide pupils through meaningful discussions and creative responses.
Unit overview: What happens when we die (Part 2)
This Religion and worldviews video introduces teachers to the unit “How and why are we here?” and supports children in exploring beliefs about death, reincarnation, karma, and the soul across Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist worldviews.
Vocabulary display – D&T Y6: Textiles: Bags
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit Design & technology, Year 6, *New* Textiles: Bags 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 the development of design thinking, practical skills and knowledge of key processes and materials.
See the full Design and technology: Key vocabulary.
Knowledge organiser – D&T Y6: Textiles: Bags
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design & technology, Year 6, *New* Textiles: Bags.
This resource is designed to support the children as they design and make bags. It introduces key vocabulary and concepts, such as different types of stitches, how textile items are designed using pattern pieces and how features are used functionally and aesthetically. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering practical skills.
