year: Year 2
Christmas overview: Why and how is Christmas celebrated?
This Religion and worldviews video introduces teachers to the Christmas unit, designed to be taught across all year groups annually in the lead-up to Christmas. It equips teachers with the knowledge to guide pupils through age-appropriate lessons that explore the significance of Christmas within the Christian worldview, while allowing space for children to reflect on their own experiences and ideas.
Pupil video: Stories from Muhammad
Teacher video: Progression in spreading skills
Explore the progression of spreading skills in primary cooking lessons, from basic spoon use to refined techniques with spatulas and butter knives.
Unit overview: Why should we care for the world?
This Religion and worldviews video introduces teachers to the unit “How and why are we here?” and supports children in exploring beliefs about caring for the world across religious and non-religious worldviews. It equips teachers to guide children through key concepts such as stewardship, ahimsa and humanity by comparing perspectives from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and humanist beliefs.
Pupil video: Wrap preparation skills
Learn how to prepare a healthy wrap using safe cutting, grating, snipping and spreading techniques.
Teacher video: Why is it important to give thanks?
This Religion and Worldviews video introduces teachers to the unit “How do worldviews affect our daily lives?” and supports children in exploring the themes of gratitude, worship and symbolism.
