Humanities
RE · Seedlings 4–6 · Reception–Y1
Special times and celebrations
Why do families celebrate?
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What you will learn
- Name a celebration from 3 different faiths/cultures
- Describe what happens at one celebration
- Talk about what is special to me and my family
- Listen respectfully to others' special times
Helpful to know first: Talk about my own birthday
Your next step: DiscoverGo
Discover
Think first: Why do families celebrate? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Festival picture sort
- Diwali lamps / Eid cards / Christmas story
- Circle time: my special time
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · RE
Practise — check a common mix-up
Everyone celebrates the same festivals.
It's rude to ask about someone's festival.
Apply / Create — My Special Time Show-and-Tell
Bring or draw one special object; tell the group what it is for and listen to two others.
Evidence type: adult observation · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Shows object
- Developing: Explains one thing
- Secure: Explains why it is special and asks a question of another
- Extending: Compares with a different tradition
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to UK NC (locally-agreed) · EYFS/KS1 RE: celebrations
- aligned to IB PYP · Who we are
Status: Live · reviewed
What's next?