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Lesson 2: Why might some people think Guru Nanak is special?

Investigating clues in a story that show some people believe Guru Nanak was a special baby.
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Illustration of baby Guru Nanak glowing in his mother’s arms at night with a simple building in the background.

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1. Recap and recall

Explain that the children will look closely at the picture to help them remember what they learnt about the Christmas story. Display the Presentation: In the spotlight. Read question one aloud and allow time for the children to discuss it with a partner. Take feedback before moving on. Repeat this process for questions two and three, giving time for discussion and sharing after each one.

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Assessment – How do we know some people feel a special connection to a god?Lesson 1: How can we tell Jesus is special to some people?
Lesson 2: Why might some people believe Guru Nanak was special?
Lesson 3: How do religious stories show some people are special?Lesson 4: How do we know that Krishna is special to some people?Lesson 5: What can a story tell us about why Muhammad is special to some people?Lesson 6: Why might some people believe Jesus was special when he grew up?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026

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