Nursery Area of Learning: RE (Please use supporting documents provided in RE 2017/18 folder. See each term for unit needed) Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6 My family F2:Which People are special to us Talk about people who are special to us, whom we admire. Meet a special person that helps them, e.g. crossing guide. Hot seat the invited guest. Question the guest about likes and dislikes of their job. Ask how they cope the difficult aspects. I can talk about people who are special to me. I can say what makes my family and friends special to them. Books I share my family and friends F1: Which stories are special to us Explore stories pupils like, retelling stories to others and sharing features of the story they like. Talk about the Bible being the Christians holy book which helps them to understand more about God, and how people and the world work. Explore stories through play, role play, freezeframing, model-making, puppets and shadow puppets, art, dance, music etc. I can talk about why some stories are special to me I can also talk about how special times sharing books make me feel. I can identify some of their own feelings in the stories they hear identify a sacred text e.g. Bible, Our Changing World F3: Which places are special to us Meet visitors to find out about places that are spiritually significant to them and say why they are special. (e.g. this might be visiting an art gallery and looking at a wonderful picture and how this makes them feel; the memories this brings back or encouragement for the future. Alternatively this could be the local park where they meet together and play. This should build learning towards understanding special places for religious people). Share and record their own special places in a variety of ways, drawing on all their senses, in a way that is meaningful to them. Discuss why some places are special and what makes them significant. Discuss when people like to go there and what they like to do there. Consider the church building as a special place for Christians and/or a mosque as a special place for Muslims. Visit a local place of worship. Create a special place in the inside/outside area or wider school grounds. A space for quiet reflection. This will work well for schools who have a forest schools focus. I am beginning talk about somewhere that is special to me, saying why I am aware that some religious people have places which have special meaning for me. Beginning to introduce Bible stories F1: Which stories are special Look at a range of children s Bibles to see how they are similar/different. Share a Bible story from a suitable children s Bible, e.g. Butterworth and Inkpen series; Scripture Union The Big Bible Storybook. Hear and explore stories from the Bible, stories Jesus told, stories from the life of Jesus (e.g David the Shepherd Boy (1 Samuel 17); the story of Ruth (book of Ruth in the Bible); Jesus as friend to the friendless (Zacchaeus, Luke 19); making promises (Matthew 21:28 32); saying thank you (Ten Lepers Luke 17:11 19).. I can begin to talk about what Jesus teaches about keeping promises and say why keeping promises is a good thing to do I can begin to talk about some religious stories Our changing world F3: Which places are special Discuss why some places are special and what makes them significant. Discuss when people like to go there and what they like to do there. Consider the church building as a special place for Christians and/or a mosque as a special place for Muslims. Visit a local place of worship. Create a special place in the inside/outside area or wider school grounds. A space for quiet reflection. This will work well for schools who have a forest schools focus. I can begin to talk about the things that are special and valued in a place of worship. I I can begin to identify some significant features of sacred places recognise a place of worship get to know and use Making new relationships F2:Which People are special Meet a person a religious faith, e.g. vicar or a parent. Hot seat the invited guest. Ask why he/she believes and what is important in his/her life. Discuss the benefits and responsibilities of friendship and the ways that people care for others. I can identify some of the qualities of a good friend. I can recall and talk about stories of Jesus as a friend to others.
Assessment Reception to develop relationships and find out more about family make up and beliefs. 1) Who are we? F5: Being special: Where do we belong? Share occasions when others have made them feel special Re tell the story of Jesus blessing the children, making connections personal experiences Share and record occasions when they belong to a group Qur an to develop relationships and find out more about family make up and beliefs. (2) Why are some times F4: What times are special Diwali Give examples of special occasions and suggest features of a good celebration Recall simple stories connected and Diwali. Say why and Diwali are special times for believers. to develop relationships and find out more about family make up and beliefs. (3) Who are we? F5: Being special: Where do we belong? Baptism Recall simply what happens at a traditional Christian infant baptism Recall simply what happens when a baby is welcomed into the Muslim tradition Share occasions when things have happened in their lives that made them feel special recognise some religious words, e.g. about God (2) Why are some times F4: What times are special Easter Holi Give examples of special occasions and suggest features of a good celebration Recall simple stories connected Easter and Holi Say why Easter and Holi are special times for believers. appropriate words to talk about my thoughts and feelings when visiting a church. (8) Why is our world F6: What is special about our world? Christian ideas of creation talk about things they find interesting, puzzling or wonderful and also about their own experiences and feelings about the world re tell stories, talking about what they say about the world, God, human beings (8) Why is our world F6: What is special about our world? think about the wonders of the natural world, expressing ideas and feelings express ideas about how to look after animals and plants talk about what people do to mess up the world and what they do to look after it I can Share occasions when others have made them feel special I can Share and record occasions when they belong to a group I can give examples of special occasions that they and others have experienced and suggest features of a good celebration.. I can say why Diwali is a special time for Hindus and recall a simple story connected Diwali. I can say why is a special time for Christians. I can recall a simple story connected. I can Recall simply what happens at a traditional Christian infant baptism and welcomed into the Muslim tradition I can Share occasions when things have happened in their lives that made them feel special I can give examples of special occasions and suggest aspects of celebration that are found in more than one religious festival. I can recall simple stories connected festivals. I can say why festivals are special times for members of faith communities can talk about things I find interesting, puzzling or wonderful in nature and also about my own experiences and feelings about the world. I can think about the wonders of the natural world, expressing ideas about how it was made and my feelings towards nature. I can re tell the story of creation from Genesis 1, talking about what it says about the world, God, human beings. I can express ideas about how to look after wildlife in response to the stories of Muhammad and the Crying Camel and Muhammad and the Kittens. I can talk about what the stories of Muhammad and the Crying Camel and Muhammad and the Kittens say about God, the world and human beings. I can talk about what people do to mess up the world and what they do to look after it. Assessment/wow moments/visits etc family time sessions - to focus on developing relationships and talking about their family groups. Carol concert at St Peters church Diwali celebration Visit from Hindu leader Visit from vicar to talk about baptism Visit to Hindu temple Holi celebrations Walk around local community looking at awe and wonder. forest school sessions. I can talk about their own experiences and feelings about when the world is and is not looked after. Parents come in to share powerpoint of experiences over the year.
Year 1 (4) Where do we belong? (Muslim) other religion, suggesting what these might mean and why they matter to believers (A3). Identify two ways people show they belong to each other when they get married (A1). between different people (C2) 2) Why are some times Identify some ways Christians celebrate and some ways a festival is celebrated in another religion (A1). answers about stories to do Christian festivals and a story from a festival an another religion (B1). remember or think about at the religious celebrations studied, and say why they matter tobelievers (C1). Debi share own experiences of baptism. (3) Why are some stories 1.4 What can we learn from sacred books? Bible and Qur an Recognise that sacred texts contain stories which are special to many people and should be treated respect (B3). Re-tell stories from the Christian Bible and stories from another faith; suggest the meaning of thes stories Ask and suggest answers to questions arising from stories Jesus told and from another religion (C1). Talk about issues of good and bad, right and wrong arising from the stories (C3). Visit to local church to celebrate Easter. 5) How do we 1.2 Who is a Muslim and what do they believe? Talk about some simple ideas about Muslim beliefs about God, making links some of the 99 Re-tell a story about the life of the Prophet Muhammad Recognise some objects used by Muslims and suggest why they are important (5) How do we 1.2 Who is a Muslim and what do they believe? Ramadan and Eid Identify some ways Muslims mark Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and how this might make them feel (B1). Find out about and respond ideas to examples of cooperation between people who are different (C2). Talk about some simple ideas about Muslim beliefs about God, making links some of the 99 Family forest school day - focus:our wonderful world. (7) Why are some places 1.5 What makes some places sacred? Church visit Mosque visit Identify special objects and symbols found in a place where people worship and be able to say something about what they mean and how they are used (A3). Talk about ways in which stories, objects, symbols and actions used in churches, mosques and/or synagogues show what people believe (B2). Ask good questions during a school visit about what happens in a church, synagogue or mosque (B1). belonging for Christians (A3) belonging for Jews or Muslims (A3) I can think about why symbols of belonging matter to believers (A3) I can describe how a festival is celebrated. (A1) I can identify some ways Christians celebrate (A1) people like to celebrate important events (C1) people use music in I can independently give reasons why a holy book is considered to be holy. (A2) Re-tell The Lost Sheep and Exodus; suggest the meaning(s) of this story I can recognise that sacred texts contain stories which are special to many people and should be treated respect (B3). I can talk about some simple ideas about Muslim beliefs about God, making links some of the 99 I can re-tell a story about the life of the Prophet Muhammad I can recognise some objects used by Muslims and suggest why they are important I can identify some ways Muslims mark Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and how this might make them feel (B1). I can find out about and respond ideas to examples of cooperation between people who are different (C2). I can say why places of worship are important to the local community and give reasons for your answers Identify objects in a church and say how they are used and what they mean to believers. I can identify objects in a mosque and say how they are used and what they mean to believers I can ask appropriate and
I notice and respond sensitively to how people from different faithsstill tell the story of Jonah today (B3) respectful questions of believers. Assessment/wow moments/visits etc Year 2 Visit to St Peter s church to meet vicar and explore church 1) Where do we belong Jewish and Christian weddings other religion, suggesting what these might mean and why they matter to believers (A3). Identify two ways people show they belong to each other when they get married (A1). between different people (C2) Nativity Christingle at St Peter s church Tell nativity stories to the reception and nursery children 2) Why are some times Hanukkah Identify some ways Christians celebrate/easter/h arvest/pentecost and some ways a festival is celebrated in another religion (A1). Re tell stories connected /Easter/Harvest/Pe ntecost and a festival in another religion and say why these are important to believers answers about stories to do Christian festivals and a story from a festival in another religion (B1). remember or think about at the religious celebrations visit from vicar to share bible stories. Share bible and Qu ran children explore local community (walk) 3) Where do we belong Jewish and Christian similarities and differences other religion, suggesting what these might mean and why they matter to believers (A3). Identify two ways people show they belong to each other when they get married (A1). between different people (C2) grandparents tea - talking about how we change as we grow. Forest schools session 4) Why are some times Passover Easter Identify some ways Christians celebrate/easter /Harvest/Pentecost and some ways a festival is celebrated in another religion (A1). Re tell stories connected /Easter/Harvest/ Pentecost and a festival in another religion and say why these are important to believers answers about stories to do Christian festivals and a story from a festival in another religion (B1). Re enact own Eid celebration. Invite muslim families in to share own experiences Visit from Muslim leader to share stories about muslim religion. (5) How do we 1.3 Who is Jewish and what do they believe? Shabbat Synagogues Talk about how the mezuzah in the home reminds Jewish people about God (A3). Talk about how Shabbat is a special day of the week for Jewish people, and give some examples of what they might do to celebrate Shabbat (B1). Forest school session - exploring our wonderful world. visit to local mosque Wonderful world celebration parents. Sharing work over the last year. (6) How should we live our lives? 1.3 Who is Jewish and what do they believe? How should we treat others? Re-tell a story that shows what Jewish people at the festival of Chanukah might think about God, suggesting what it means
studied, and say why they matter to believers (C1). remember or think about at the religious celebrations studied, and say why they matter to believers (C1). belonging for Christians (A3) belonging for Jews (A3) I can think about why symbols of belonging matter to believers (A3) I can identify two ways people show they belong to each other when they get married (A1). I can respond to examples of co-operation between different people (C2) I can describe how a festival is celebrated. (A1) I can retell stories connected and say why these are important to Christians (A2) people like to celebrate important events (C1) people use music in belonging for Christians (A3) belonging for Jews (A3) I can think about why symbols of belonging matter to believers (A3) I can describe how a festival is celebrated. (A1) I can retell stories connected and say why these are important to Christians (A2) I can ive reasons why some people like to celebrate important events (C1) I can give reasons why some people use music in I can talk about how the mezuzah in the home reminds Jewish people about God (A3). I can ask good questions about how Jewish artefacts are used and their meaning (B1) i can talk about how Shabbat is a special day of the week for Jewish people (B1) I can give some examples of what Jewish people might do to celebrate Shabbat (B1). I can re-tell a story that shows what Jewish people at the festivals of Chanukah might think about God, suggesting what it means I can ask good questions about how Jewish artefacts are used and their meaning (B1) Assessment/ wow moments/ visits etc Family tea - exploring our family communities together walks around the locality - finding out about our wider community. Visit to Nightingale valley for forest school session plus link support group to help a clean up session. Nativity Christingle at St Peter s church Hannukah celebrations Visit from Jewish Priest Visit to local Old Person s Home - choir and games Re enact own passover celebration invite Jewish families into school to share their experiences (Debi to explore) Trip to Synagogue Cooking foods for Shabbat End of year celebration - invite parents in to share what we have learnt. Children to teach workshops to the parents. Create guide to how we should treat other people to share the rest of the school ready for the next year. Please think of and add possible WOW factor, educational visits, guest or visitors and forest schools links if appropriate.