Lesson 2: Who were Rama and Sita?
Exploring the special significance of lights to some Hindu people through the story of Rama and Sita.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: High five! Invite the children to think of five different scenarios where someone might see or use lights or candles and share these with a partner.
Once the children have exchanged their ideas, encourage them to give their partner a high five.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y2: Why is light important to people?Lesson 1: Why are lights used at special times?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
