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Lesson 3: Why and how are lights used during Diwali?

Exploring different practices of Diwali and understanding the significance of lights to some Hindus.
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Lit clay diyas arranged on a decorative tray during a Diwali celebration.

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1. Recap and recall

Display slide 1 of the Presentation: Share a story and ask the children to work in pairs to recall the key events from the story about Rama and Sita.

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Assessment – R&W Y2: Why is light important to people?Lesson 1: Why are lights used at special times?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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