This archived Art and design scheme of work video introduces teachers to a drawing skills lesson where Key stage 2 pupils develop their observational abilities using their own soft toys as stimuli. It explores how personal objects add meaning and opportunities for storytelling, while supporting the study of line, shape, tone, colour, and texture. The video demonstrates each stage, from sketching basic geometric forms and refining outlines to observing details such as clothing, features, and fur, using careful line work and shading to represent texture accurately.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s original KS2 Art and design resources. It supports teachers in helping pupils to build confidence with observational drawing, encouraging them to make decisions about formal elements while working patiently and reflectively on meaningful, personal subjects in lessons like the ones below.