Bringing healthy recipes to life in the classroom
This Kapow teacher CPD video is the culmination of a year 4 Design and Technology unit What could be healthier? focused on healthy eating and food preparation. While this lesson is in the archive section of the Kapow Primary website and is no longer updated in line with curriculum guidance the unit of lessons remains popular. Pupils take their knowledge from previous lessons—where they’ve adapted a basic bolognese sauce recipe for improved nutrition—and bring it to life by cooking their own version. The video models each step, making it easy for teachers to guide children through a fun, practical cooking experience.

Step-by-step cooking and food safety guidance
The video offers detailed instructions for safe and hygienic food preparation, including knife safety, avoiding cross-contamination, and proper handwashing. Pupils are shown how to peel, chop, and prepare ingredients like onions, garlic, and carrots, before carefully cooking their sauce using a child-friendly method. The guidance supports both teacher confidence and pupil independence in the kitchen.

Creative packaging and classroom engagement
As their sauces simmer, children can get creative by designing eye-catching labels for their jars, reinforcing the importance of presentation and product design. This activity not only enhances their practical food skills but also ties into art and design objectives. Ideal for teacher guidance, this video provides an engaging, real-world application of cooking, nutrition, and teamwork in the primary classroom.