Lesson 6: Why are lights used symbolically?
Understanding beliefs about what lights mean to other people and reflecting on the similarities and differences between festivals.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Fact tennis. Ask the children to take turns sharing facts about Hanukkah and hanukiyot.
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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 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?Optional: What can light mean at Christmas?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
