Learning objective
- To explore how some Christians celebrate Advent.
Success criteria
- I can share my ideas about why
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1: Recall and name
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Cross-curricular links
British values
- Tolerance of those
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the children into pairs and display the Presentation: What do you remember? Ask the children to tell their partner everything they can remember about Diwali.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Could pre-watch or re-watch the Pupil video: Advent; could be assigned the wreath-making element of the Advent wreath activity; could refer to the Presentation: Advent candles to remind them of the different candles used on an Advent wreath.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could be assigned the candle element of the Advent wreath activity; could write synonyms and connected words on the back of the candles, for example: happiness, smiles and glad on the ‘joy’ candle; could write a caption on a piece of paper for each candle placed on the wreath, providing key information about what the candle represents; should explain the symbolism of the wreath’s shape and evergreen foliage.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: understanding the meaning of
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Vocabulary definitions
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Advent
The lead up to Christmas.
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calendar
A list of days or events.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y2: Why is light important 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?
Year 2: What can light mean at Christmas?
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Last update: 18th March, 2026
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