Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Why are places of worship special?
Understanding what makes places of worship special to different people.
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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
Show the Presentation: Special objects, with a selection of prayer (talking to a god, deity or higher power) objects. The children may recall these from previous learning (see R&W, Y1/2(B): How to do some people talk to God?: Lesson 4: What do some people use to help them pray?).
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
In this unit
Assessment – Y1/2 (B): Where do some people talk to God?Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Why do some Muslims go to the mosque?Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Why do some Christians go to church?Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Why do some Sikhs go to the gurdwara?Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: How are places of worship similar and different?Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: What makes a place of worship special?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 July 2026
