Learning objective
- To explain how some Hindu people welcome a new baby by exploring Jatakarma.
Success criteria
- I can identify the important parts of Jatakarma.
- I
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Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework for RE in England (non-statutory guidance):
- A1. Recall and name different
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Cross-curricular links
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Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Explain that the children will work with a partner to remember what they learnt in the previous lesson. Arrange the children in pairs. Display the Presentation: High five! and read it aloud. Allow time for paired discussion.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Knowledge organiser during their discussions in the Main event; could use the image prompts on the Activity: Lucky dip.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should select two or more words that are connected to Jatakarma; could think of a word that is not on the word wall that they would like to add; could consider the similarities between the way some Hindu people and Muslim people welcome a new baby.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: making links with Jatakarma and Hindu
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Vocabulary definitions
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Aum
A sacred sound and spiritual symbol for Hindus.
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Brahma
A Hindu name for God as the creator.
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In this unit
Assessment - R&W Y1/2 (B): How do we know that new babies are special?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: How do we know that babies are special?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: What do some Muslim people do to show a new baby is special?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: What is Aqiqah and why is it important to some Muslims?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: What is Jatakarma and why is it important to some Hindu people?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: What promises might people make for a new baby?
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: How are some babies named?
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Last update: 13th October, 2025
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: How are some babies named?
Describing why names are important and exploring what happens at baby naming ceremonies
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: What is Jatakarma and why is it important to some Hindu people?
Exploring why some Hindu people welcome a new baby with Jatakarma.
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: What do some Muslim people do to show a new baby is special?
Investigating Adhan and why it is important for some Muslim people.
Assessment – R&W Y1/2 (B): How do we know that new babies are special?
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
