year: Year 6

Pupil video: Designing with Tinkercad

In this video, the pupils are guided through the process of logging onto Tinkercad, basics of creating and manipulating objects and how to create some simple structures to give them inspiration for their own ideas.

Teacher video: Constructing prototypes

In this video, teachers are guided through the main processes involved in creating scale prototypes of playground structures from wooden struts and how to address problems or misconceptions.

Teacher video: Tinkercad

In this video, the teacher is guided through the process of setting up a Tinkercad classroom, adding students and some tips and tricks to guide pupils through the process of creating 3D models of structures.

Teacher video: Playground pioneers unit overview

In this video, the teacher is guided through the main learning in the ‘Playground pioneers’ unit, including types of structures, designing with Tinkercad, reinforcing with triangulation and finishing to a high standard, allowing them to ensure pupil outcomes are strong.

Webinar: Supporting Your Transition to Kapow Primary

Vocabulary display – D&T Y6: Playground pioneers

Knowledge organiser – D&T Y6: Structures: Playground pioneers

Using Kapow Assemblies

British Science Week 2026: Teacher guide for KS2 – Y5/Y6

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