Lesson 1: Why are lights used at special times?
Exploring why light and candles are used symbolically.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you may want to check that the children can recall:
Some people read stories from books that are special to them as part of their religious beliefs.
People who follow the Christian, Hindu and Jewish worldviews believe in God.
Actions and objects can have special meanings to different people.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y2: Why is light important to people?Lesson 2: Who were Rama and Sita?Lesson 3: Why and how are lights used during Diwali?Lesson 4: How are candles used during Advent?Lesson 5: What do candles symbolise at Hanukkah?Lesson 6: Why are lights used symbolically?Optional: What can light mean at Christmas?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
