This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers in exploring how and why we are here, through a range of creation stories and beliefs. It introduces children to Jewish, Christian and Hindu worldviews, helping them understand how some people make sense of the world’s origins and the idea of God. Teachers will learn how creation stories, such as those found in Genesis and the Rig Veda, offer meaning and guidance to believers. The video also explores key concepts such as creation, special stories, and personal responses to big questions, while addressing common misconceptions around literal versus symbolic interpretations.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews scheme – the world. It prepares teachers to support discussion of different beliefs with clarity and confidence, linking children’s personal knowledge and experiences to wider worldview concepts. The video encourages respectful questioning, highlights key vocabulary such as Brahman and Shruti, and builds foundational understanding that will be developed in later units. Teachers are supported in managing sensitive topics, adapting lessons to suit their local context, and using strategies like the wonder box to respond thoughtfully to pupil enquiries.

Religion and worldviews, Key stage 1, Year 1, How did the world begin?