KS2 RE - Hinduism

Introducing our comprehensive KS2 Hinduism study resource, designed to make teaching this complex religion accessible and engaging. This package includes a Smart Notebook slideshow and a host of supporting resources for an immersive learning experience.

Over the course of six detailed lessons, your students will delve into the fascinating world of Hinduism. Our interactive whiteboard slides, meticulously crafted lesson plans, and daily differentiated activities are all designed to support your class through this journey.

The key learning objectives for your pupils include:

Understanding the relationship between Hindu stories like those of Krishna and Rama, and the belief that God descends to Earth when evil threatens good.
Recognizing the connection between Hindu stories and the concept of a personal, devotional relationship between God and the individual.
Comprehending the significance of service (seva) to others in expressing devotion to God.
Learning about the existence of well-established Hindu communities in Britain and their traditionally-designed mandirs in cities like London.
Grasping the importance of devotion in Hindu worship practices at home and in the mandir, such as puja, arti, prashad.
Appreciating the belief that God is in everyone and everything, and its implications on how Hindus lead their lives.
Drawing parallels between Hindu narratives about gods and human experiences in striving to live a good life.

Our resource also focuses on developing students’ skills in:

Utilising specialist vocabulary to communicate their understanding of Hindu beliefs, teachings, practices, and symbols.
Using and interpreting various sources — including Hindu scriptures, traditional stories, murtis, the mandir, artefacts, pictures, symbols, songs, music, festival food, media, and ICT/the internet — to gain insight into Hindu beliefs, teachings, and practices.

With our KS2 Hinduism study resource, we aim to provide a rich, engaging, and informative exploration of Hinduism for your students. Let’s embark on this enlightening journey together.