Lesson 1: Festivals

Thinking about the perspectives of others in the class and learning about how different beliefs celebrate special times.

Learning objectives

  • To understand that we all have different beliefs and celebrate special times in different ways.
  • To think about the perspectives of others in the class.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

ELG: Building Relationships

  • Show sensitivity to their own and to others’ needs.

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Non-statutory curriculum guidance

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • See themselves as a valuable individual.
  • Think about the perspectives of others.

Understanding the World

Children in reception will be learning to:

  • Recognise that people have different beliefs and celebrate special times in different ways.

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

 

Characteristics of Effective Learning:

  • Playing and exploring.
  • Active learning.

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • Recall and reinforce ideas around sharing and turn-taking. 
  • Note any specific next steps for individual children.
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