year: Year 2

Pupil video: Humanist baby naming ceremonies

In this Religion and Worldviews video, children learn how Humanist families celebrate the arrival of a baby through poems, promises or symbolic acts, focusing on love, support and the joy of new life.

Pupil video: Namakarana

In this Religion and Worldviews video, children learn about Namakarana, a Hindu naming ceremony that welcomes a baby into the family and community through names, rituals and celebration.

Teacher video: Baby welcoming ceremonies: Adhan and Aqiqah

This video introduces Aqiqah, a Muslim baby welcoming ceremony, empowering teachers to confidently guide pupils in understanding this ceremony.

Teacher video: How are new babies special?

This video supports teachers in exploring how different worldviews welcome new babies and why these ceremonies are special.

Teacher video: Beach textures

This Art and design scheme of work video introduces teachers to a sensory lesson where Key stage 2 pupils explore texture using sight and sound to imagine the seaside.

Teacher video: Junk model animals

This Art and design scheme of work video introduces teachers to a cross-curricular lesson where Key stage 2 pupils design and create three-dimensional animals that use camouflage to survive in their environments.

Teacher video: Shades and colours of the sea

This archived Art and design scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key stage 2 pupils paint the backgrounds of their seaside pictures with accuracy and control.

Teacher video: Painting over texture

This archived Art and design scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key stage 2 pupils mix and apply colours to textured collages inspired by Van Gogh.

Teacher video: Year 2 Economic Wellbeing Overview

This video supports teachers in delivering the Year 2 economic well-being unit, helping pupils explore where money comes from, the difference between wants and needs, and the inclusive world of work.

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