Lesson 5: Why are some candles special?

Describing why candles are special to some people by identifying how they are used for different reasons.

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Support and challenge

  • Provide pre-rolled balls of modelling dough or clay so children only need to press or shape them.
  • Provide cutters for children to cut out a shape before using their thumbs to leave a hollow space in the middle.
  • Challenge the children to discuss the meanings of beads, buttons or sequins and colours they use to decorate their candle holders.
  • Challenge the children to use clay tools to make patterns, symbols and shapes. 

Key vocabulary

  • Advent candle

  • candle

  • celebrate

  • Christmas

  • Diwali

  • diya

  • festival

  • hanukiah

  • Hanuakkah

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Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews Team,  
Religion and worldviews specialist
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