This unit of learning is thematic, focusing on Christianity, Hindu Dharma and Islam. Within this unit, the children will reflect upon the things that are special to them and why they value these things. The children will learn about key religious symbols for Christians, Muslims and Hindus. They will find out about why many Christians believe that children are special to God and learn about the story of Jesus and the children. The children will also find out about the welcoming ceremonies that many Muslims and Christians have for a new baby. The children will learn out about how Hindu brothers and sisters might show their love and respect for each other at Raksha Bandhan.
MUSLIMS
HINDUS
CHRISTIANS
JESUS
BAPTISM
RAKSHA
BADHAN
WELCOME
LOVE
SPECIAL
RAKHI
What makes us feel special? What makes many Christians feel that they are special to God?
Why do many Christians believe that children are special to God?
Where do you belong? Which groups do some religious people belong to?
How do we show people they are welcome? How are babies welcomed into the Christian family?
How are some babies welcomed in the Muslim tradition?
How do Hindu brothers and sisters show their love for each other at a festival?
Share and record occasions when things have happened in their lives that made them feel special
Retell religious stories making connections with personal experiences
Retell religious stories making connections with personal experiences
Recall simply what happens at a traditional Christian infant baptism and dedication
Recall simply what happens when a baby is welcomes into a religion other than Christianity
F5: Where do we belong?
Re-tell religious stories making connections with personal experiences
Share and record occasions when things have happened in their lives that made them feel special
Recall simply what happens at a traditional Christian infant baptism and dedication
Recall simply what happens when a baby is welcomed into a religion other than Christianity.
Additional opportunity: children from religions other than Christianity
F2 – Which people are special and why?
Talk about people who are special to them
Say what makes their family and friends special to them
Identify some of the qualities of a good friend