This 5-lesson unit provides everything you need to teach about the Christmas Journey in Religious Education. Suitable for both KS1 and KS2, the resource includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and visual resources to support your teaching throughout the Autumn 2 term.
What’s Included:
✔ 5 detailed lesson plans (including Learning Objectives, success criteria, input, activities, plenary, key questions, and resource list)
✔ Lesson overview
✔ 5 PowerPoint presentations (one for each lesson)
✔ Worksheets for students
✔ Visual resources to support understanding
✔ Passages from the Bible to complement lessons
Lesson Overview / Structure:
★ Lesson 1 – The significance of Bethlehem: Students explore why Bethlehem holds special meaning for many Christians.
★ Lesson 2 – The importance of pilgrimage: Students learn about the role of pilgrimage in religious life.
★ Lesson 3 – Identifying with the characters: Pupils reflect on the emotions and experiences of key figures in the Christmas story.
★ Lesson 4 – The symbolism of the shepherds: Students explore the role of the shepherds as messengers and discuss their symbolism.
★ Lesson 5 – The meaning of Christingle: Students learn about the Christingle and its symbolism.
Why It’s Useful:
✔ Differentiated resources for a range of learners
✔ Provides clear structure for each lesson
✔ Supports both KS1 and KS2 Religious Education
✔ Includes a variety of resources, such as Bible passages, visual aids, and worksheets
✔ Suitable for Autumn 2 term with a focus on Christmas and religious symbolism
Suggested Use Cases:
Ideal for teaching KS1 and KS2 students about the Christmas Journey, religious symbolism, and the significance of key figures in the Christmas story. Perfect for RE lessons, discussions on Christmas traditions, or exploring Christian beliefs.
Search Tags:
Religious Education KS1 | Christmas Journey RE | KS2 Religious Education | Bethlehem significance | Pilgrimage RE lesson | Christmas symbolism | Christingle lesson | Year 1 RE | Year 2 RE | Year 3 RE | Year 4 RE | Year 5 RE | Year 6 RE
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