🌟 Summer 1 – R.E Overview (Class 1/2D)

🕌 What We’re Learning

This half term, our topic is World of Festivals: Who celebrates what and why?, where we will explore how and why people celebrate special festivals in different religions, including Islam, Sikhi and Christianity.

• Who Celebrates What and Why
  • Learning which religions celebrate different festivals
  • Understanding why these celebrations are important
• Stories Behind Festivals
  • Hearing and retelling special stories linked to festivals
  • Learning about events such as Christmas, Eid and Diwali
• Exploring Festivals Through the Senses
  • Experiencing what festivals look, sound and feel like
  • Taking part in activities such as making a Christingle, sharing food and creating colourful displays
• Meaning and Symbols
  • Understanding what festivals represent (e.g. good overcoming evil, kindness, sacrifice)
  • Exploring important symbols, such as baby Jesus at Christmas
• Values and Beliefs
  • Learning about values such as kindness, gratitude, generosity and faith
  • Thinking about how these values can be shown in our school and everyday life

🧠 Skills We’re Developing

Through our R.E lessons, children will be developing:

• Respect and understanding – learning about different religions and beliefs
• Listening and reflection – thinking about stories and their meanings
• Comparison skills – noticing similarities and differences between festivals
• Discussion skills – sharing ideas and asking thoughtful questions
• Vocabulary – using words like festival, belief, symbol, celebration

🏡 How You Can Support at Home

You can support your child’s learning about festivals in simple ways:

• 🎉 Talk about celebrations your family takes part in
• 📚 Read stories linked to festivals such as Christmas, Eid or Diwali
• 🍽️ Explore food and traditions from different cultures
• 🕯️ Notice symbols and decorations during festivals
• 💬 Discuss values like kindness, sharing and gratitude
• 🎨 Create cards or crafts linked to different celebrations