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.
year: Year 2
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.
