Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: How and why do some people show thanks?
Exploring reasons to be thankful and ways of expressing thanks.
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Learning objective
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Word links.
Ask a child to choose two cards to click and reveal. Ask the children to tell their partner if the cards link and to explain why or why not.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y1/2 (A): Why do we need to give thanks?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: Why is harvest an important time for giving thanks?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: Why do some people thank God?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: How can puja express thanks?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: How do some people thank God?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: How do some Christians use music to express gratitude?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
