RSE and PSHE: Key stage 1
Pupils learn about families and relationships, physical health and mental wellbeing, being safe online and first aid and safety
Choose your unit - Year 1 and Year 2
Year 1
A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining RSE & PSHE as a subject and exploring how to create a successful learning environment for these lessons
Exploring how families can be different, the characteristics and impact of positive friendships; learning that issues can be overcome, people show feelings differently and that stereotyping is unfair
Exploring personal qualities, strategies to manage feelings, the impact of sleep and relaxation on wellbeing, the importance of hand washing and sun protection, identifying and dealing with allergic reactions, people in the community who keep us healthy
Learning how to respond to adults in different situations; distinguishing appropriate and inappropriate physical contact; understanding what to do if lost and how to call the emergency services; identifying: hazards in the home and people in the community who keep us safe
Learning about: the importance of rules and consequences of not following them; caring for the needs of babies, young children and animals; exploring our similarities and differences and an introduction to democracy
Learning about what money is and where it comes from, how to keep cash safe, the function of banks and building societies, spending and saving and some of jobs roles in schools
Helping Year 1 pupils with the transition to a new year and the changes that come with it
Year 2
A stand-alone introductory lesson outlining RSE & PSHE as a subject and exploring how to create a successful learning environment for these lessons
Learning: that families are composed of different people who offer each other care and support; how other people show their feelings and how to respond. Looking at conventions of manners and developing an understanding of self-respect
Learning: about the benefits of exercise and relaxation on physical health and wellbeing; strategies to manage different emotions, setting goals and developing a growth mindset and understanding dental hygiene
Lesson collection: Developing understanding of safety: roads, medicines and an introduction to online safety; distinguishing secrets from surprises; naming body parts and looking at the concept of privacy.
Lesson collection: learning about rules outside school; caring for the school and local environment; exploring the roles people have within the local community; learning how school council works; giving an opinion.
Learning about where money comes from, how to look after money and why we use banks and building societies.
A lesson for Year 2 pupils to help them with their transition to Year 3, and the changes that may come with this move.
Testimonials
Kapow Primary is an outstanding resource that every school and teacher can benefit from.
Key Stage 1
Lorraine Somner
I loveFeelings of affection for your family. the ideas Kapow have given me to further develop Computing teaching in my school!
Thomas Pitts
Kapow is very easy to use and gives great support and guidance at every stage.
Mike
It is such an excellent source for all of my art lessons. There is nothing quite like it on the market in terms of art and DT.
Paola Aldus, Head of Art, St Teresa’s School
These plans are really good, they stretchLoosening and extending the muscles. the children and also are modern and relevant. They are easy to teach. We loved the IOT work and have now passed our ideas for a SMART classroom on to our school councilA group of people who manage the affairs of a city, county, or organisation....
Elska Hughes
School Teacher
‘As a new Art leader, Kapow has saved me hours of planing and has provided me with different perspectives to teaching. The wide variety of resources has ensured that a vast majority of skillsThe ability to do certain things well. and techniques are covered. Moreover, the lessons are differentiated which allows all teachers to challenge the students in the class. I and all teachers at Portway Primary School are gratefulTo be appreciative of the things we have or receive. to Kapow for the hard work and dedication.’
Arina Narbuntiene
Art subject leader
We have just bought into Kapow and it has been so easy to put it into our school. Everything is there that you need and its brilliant to help teachers gain confidence with skillsThe ability to do certain things well. they may have not taught previously. Resource lists for everything you need, all lesson plans are all there and easy to follow. ‘
Sarah Elmes, Woodhouse Community School
The lessons are clear and ideal for non-specialist teachers – you can’t go wrong! I really do think they will make a differenceSomething that does not bear any resemblance or similarity to another thing.... to the delivery of specialist subjects.
Heather Stirling Wood
Head Teacher