Eco-Schools mapping document

Kapow Primary is now working in partnership with Eco-schools to support schools following the Eco-schools programme and to achieve the Eco-Schools Green Flag accreditation. The programme provides a simple, seven-step framework which empowers young people to make a difference in their school, local community and beyond.

 

Step 4 of the Eco-Schools programme requires schools to link climate change to at least three areas of curriculum learning during the year. This document is designed to assist schools using the Kapow curriculum to make those links, helping them to identify which lessons already link to the Eco-Schools’ ten topics (p. 3-7) and where there are further opportunities to adapt lessons to link to these topics (p.8-11).

 

Knowledge organiser – French Y5/6: Verbs in a French week

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit French, Mixed-Age Year 5/6, Verbs in a French Week.

 

This French resource is designed to support the pupils as they learn common verbs and phrases used to describe daily and weekly routines. It introduces key vocabulary such as action verbs, time phrases, days of the week, and sentence structures, helping the pupils develop their French-speaking, listening, and reading skills. The pupils will also learn how to talk about their weekly activities, express opinions on routines, and construct simple sentences using present tense verbs.

 

French: Equipment list — mixed-age

A list of essential and optional resources for the Kapow Primary French scheme of work.

 

This resource should be reviewed before a French unit is taught so that adequate preparation can be made in advance.

 

To prepare for a single lesson, please use the ‘Have ready’ section at the top of the lesson to help you get the right equipment ready.

Knowledge organiser – Science Y6: Energy: Circuits, batteries and switches

A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Science, Y6, Energy: Circuits, batteries and switches.

 

This resource is designed to support the children as they explore circuits, batteries and switches in the study of electricity. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, such as how electrical components function, the importance of complete circuits and the impact of resistance and voltage on bulb brightness and buzzer sound. The resource also includes guidance on drawing circuit diagrams and essential electrical safety tips. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering a practical understanding of electricity and its applications.

 

French: Assessment spreadsheet — mixed-age

This spreadsheet can be used to store your teacher assessments and is aimed at those following our mixed-age French primary curriculum.

 

It supports teachers in making judgements about how pupils are performing in French as a subject by giving the percentage of lessons where they have been working towards, demonstrating secure understanding and working at greater depth.

 

It can also be used to identify areas where your class is confident in their French learning or where they may need further attention, as it gives a percentage of pupils in the class who are working towards a secure understanding and working at greater depth.

Teacher visual art assessment tool: Introduction video

How do I assess primary Art?

Kapow Primary’s innovative tool revolutionises Art assessment in primary education.

Unlock the full potential of art education in primary schools with Kapow Primary’s groundbreaking Art Assessment Tool. This unique resource is specially designed to address the inherent challenges of evaluating art and design in an educational setting.

Addressing Primary Art Assessment Challenges

Kapow Primary understands that assessing art in primary schools is a complex task, often hindered by the application of linear assessment strategies meant for core subjects. Their tool offers a fresh perspective, acknowledging that learning in art is non-linear and revolves around creativity, technique, and expressive skills, beyond mere facts and knowledge.

Empowering Teachers with Confidence

Many educators face a lack of confidence in their artistic abilities and knowledge. Kapow Primary’s tool demystifies art assessment, providing clear guidance on evaluating practical skills, generating ideas, and the use of sketchbooks. This approach empowers teachers, regardless of their art background, ensuring they can confidently assess and nurture young artistic talents.

Bridging the Gap in Practical Skills Assessment

The tool addresses the gap in assessing practical skills in art. While traditional methods like quizzes and spreadsheets assess knowledge acquisition, Kapow Primary’s tool focuses on the practical strands of art and design, offering a more rounded evaluation of a child’s artistic progress.

A Versatile and Comprehensive Approach

The visual assessment tool is versatile, allowing educators to tailor it to their school’s specific needs. It builds a holistic picture of each child’s progress in art, encompassing making skills, idea generation, and effective use of sketchbooks. This comprehensive approach ensures a balanced and thorough assessment of each pupil’s artistic journey.

A Guide, Not a Dictat

Kapow Primary emphasises that their art scheme and assessment tool are designed to cultivate creativity and embrace diverse outputs from individual expression. The tool serves as a guide, illustrating potential outcomes and providing a language to discuss children’s work, complementing other assessment methods.

Revolutionise your approach to primary art assessment with Kapow Primary’s Art Assessment Tool – a pivotal step in nurturing the next generation of artists.

The tool is currently available for:

Drawing.

Painting and mixed-media

The tool aligns with the Kapow Primary scheme of work for Art and design and the national curriculum for art.

Knowledge organiser: Spanish – Shopping

Aimed at pupils, this single-page document provides key facts and definitions from the Spanish shopping unit in the Year 6 Spanish scheme of work. It serves as an easy-to-use visual support, including vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures tailored to this unit.

 

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