year: Year 1

Teacher video: Commands unplugged

This video introduces the concepts of commands and instructions, empowering teachers to confidently guide Year 1 pupils in their programming knowledge.

Knowledge organiser – Computing Y1: Programming 1: Commands unplugged

Vocabulary display – R&W Y1/2 (B): How do we know that new babies are special?

This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the Year 1/2 unit Religion and worldviews, Y1/2 (B), How do we know that new babies are special? and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.

 

Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports understanding of prominent organised worldviews.

 

See the full Religion and worldviews: Progression of key vocabulary.

 

Knowledge organiser – R&W Y1/2 (B): How do we know that new babies are special?

Webinar: Modelling and Questioning in Music – Strategies for Progression

Learn how effective modelling and questioning can boost musical progress in your classroom. Music specialist Laura Forster-Rea shares practical strategies to build pupils’ confidence, deepen understanding, and support skill progression – plus a Q&A  to wrap up.

Pupil video: China

This video introduces the pupils to China, one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world.

Pupil video: Oceans

This video introduces Key stage 1 pupils to the world’s oceans, helping them understand the difference between rivers, seas and oceans.

Webinar: Teaching Remembrance in Primary Schools

In this recorded webinar, Kapow Primary History specialists, Khatija Shakir and Alice Faulkner, share thoughtful and age-appropriate ways to help learners engage meaningfully with Remembrance across the curriculum.

The session explores:

  • Why Remembrance matters in the primary classroom

  • Sensitive and relevant approaches to teaching Remembrance

  • Cross-curricular opportunities for exploring the theme

  • Practical ideas to encourage empathy, reflection and understanding

  • An overview of Kapow Primary’s Remembrance lesson plans and resources

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