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The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!

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The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
KS1 / KS2 Christmas Quiz FREEBIE Presentation
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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A free Christmas quiz presentation set into three rounds with ten questions each. Answers provided at the end. A good fun time-filler activity for the end of the term.
KS2 HUMANISM RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons
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This Humanism RE unit is an ideal addition to your half-term curriculum, offering a fantastic opportunity for students to delve into this intriguing religion and compare it with others such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Judaism. Throughout the six fully resourced and meticulously planned lessons, children will gain a profound understanding of Humanist beliefs and how they differ from other religions. Engaging activities will prompt students to reflect on their actions and morals, fostering a deeper appreciation of ethical values. As a creation of an experienced Religious Education subject lead, these lessons have been extensively tested in a real classroom with KS2 students. Their effectiveness and outstanding quality align perfectly with Ofsted’s observation criteria, ensuring a meaningful and enriching learning experience. Unlock the potential of your RE lessons with this exceptional Humanism unit. Empower your students with valuable insights into a diverse range of beliefs, encouraging tolerance and understanding in today’s multicultural society. Invest in their spiritual growth and moral development with these thought-provoking lessons. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage your students and make your RE lessons stand out. Elevate your KS2 Religious Education with this comprehensive Humanism unit and provide your students with a truly enriching educational experience. Included is: 6 Lesson Plans 6 PowerPoints Christianity vs Humanism Activity Sheet Starter Activity Golden Rules Across Religions Poster My Golden Rule worksheet Humanism Story Comparing Baby Ceremonies Comparing Baby Ceremonies (Humanist Statements LA sheet) Comic Strip Stories Story notes Humanist Belief Display Cards Lessons: L.O: To understand and explain the beliefs of humanists. L.O. To compare humanist beliefs to other beliefs. L.O: To learn how the ‘Golden Rule’ differs from religion to religion. L.O: To reflect upon the connections between a moral story and the beliefs of some humanists. L.O: To consider and write a suitable reflection for a humanist to use in the light of a natural disaster. L.O. To describe a humanist baby welcoming ceremony and compare it to a Christian baptism. L.O. To explain some of the moral beliefs of many humanists. **Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review.** KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation religious education
DIWALI PowerPoint - 23 slides
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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Immerse yourself in the brilliance and joy of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with our captivating 23-slide PowerPoint presentation. Delve into the rich traditions and cultural significance of this popular Hindu festival, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness across India and around the world. Learn about the origins of Diwali, which commemorates the triumphant return of Rama and Sita to their kingdom after a 14-year exile, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Discover how this joyous occasion brought the light of knowledge and truth back into the lives of mankind. Explore the preparations for Diwali, including the traditional lighting of small Diva lamps to welcome the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, into Hindu homes. Experience the Hindu New Year celebration, also known as the Festival of Light, which spans one to five days and culminates on the third day of Diwali with mesmerizing fireworks displays. Discover the heartwarming customs of exchanging Diwali gifts with family and friends, spreading love and joy during this festive season. Uncover the deep symbolism behind the rows of lamps that illuminate homes, signifying the triumph of light and goodness over darkness and evil. Witness the vibrant display of beautifully adorned oil lamps, candles, and decorative lights that fill houses and windows, creating a magical ambiance. Experience the delightful traditions of Diwali, from indulging in delicious foods and enjoying family gatherings to participating in pooja ceremonies. Learn about the significance of keeping houses clean and adorning doorsteps with intricate Rangoli patterns to welcome the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity. Witness the artistic beauty of Rangoli, a traditional Indian art form created during festivals, as vibrant two-dimensional designs come to life on the floor. Marvel at the intricate geometrical patterns adorned with oil lamps (Divas) placed between them, adding a touch of radiance to the celebrations. Expand your knowledge of Diwali with our comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, providing valuable insights into the festival’s traditions, rituals, and cultural significance. Let the spirit of Diwali illuminate your learning and embrace the joyous celebration of light and prosperity. year 1 2 3 4 5 6 reception y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 uks2 lks2 India Hindus Hinduism Jain Sikh sikhism
VAISAKHI and SIKHISM - Learning Booklet (32 Pages)
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Embark on a fascinating journey into the vibrant world of Vaisakhi and Sikhism with our comprehensive home learning booklet. This enriching resource spans 32 pages, including a glossary, and provides a deep understanding of Vaisakhi, its significance, and how it is celebrated. Within this captivating booklet, learners will explore the following key aspects: Unveiling Vaisakhi: Delve into the origins and essence of Vaisakhi, learning who celebrates it, when and where it takes place, when it first began, and why it holds tremendous importance for Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh: Discover the remarkable story of Guru Gobind Singh and gain insights into the Sikh Gurus, who Guru Gobind Singh was, and how he elevated Vaisakhi to become a momentous festival for Sikhs. Unveiling the Khalsa: Gain a profound understanding of the Khalsa, its purpose, who formed it, and why it holds such significance within Sikhism. The Power of the 5 Ks: Explore the symbolism behind the 5 Ks—the distinctive articles worn by Sikhs—and grasp the profound meaning and importance each one holds. Celebrating Vaisakhi: Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations of Vaisakhi and learn how Sikhs commemorate this auspicious occasion. Gain a deeper understanding of the rituals, customs, and festivities that make Vaisakhi such a cherished and significant festival for Sikhs. Our engaging home learning booklet provides a comprehensive exploration of Vaisakhi and Sikhism, fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. Through its informative pages, learners will develop a rich knowledge of Vaisakhi’s traditions, customs, and historical significance. Expand horizons and celebrate diversity with our Vaisakhi and Sikhism home learning booklet, an essential resource for children and learners of all ages. y3 y4 y5 y6 ks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 key stage 3 ks3 y7 y8 y9 year 7 year 8 year 9 re religious education outstanding covid school closure re religious education homework
Islamic Pattern Lettering and Numbers
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Islamic Pattern Lettering and Numbers

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Perfect for celebrating Ramadan or creating a display about Islam, this freebie lettering set includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and some punctuation too. Uploaded in editable PowerPoint and PDF format.
Christmas Fractions of Amounts Worksheet  LKS2
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Christmas Fractions of Amounts Worksheet LKS2

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A Christmas worksheet suitable for LKS2 (Year 3 / Year 4), solving problems with fractions of amounts. Includes 11 question worksheet and answer sheet. PLUS - bonus Christmas stocking colouring sheets for early finishers y3 y4 ks2 maths holiday
The Magic of Mushkil Gusha Reciprocal Reading Unit
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The Magic of Mushkil Gusha Reciprocal Reading Unit

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com The Magic Of Mushkil Gusha reciprocal reading unit. Can be used across a week or over 5 lessons. Based on a traditional story from Iran - fantastic for introducing culture to your school. Suitable for home learning - text provided. PowerPoints and detailed planning provided. ks2 lks2 uks2 y3 y4 y5 y6 guided reading english outstanding home learning remote learning
KS2 Christmas Art Unit - 7 Lessons - Planning, PowerPoints, Resources
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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 7 Christmas Art Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. Created for Key Stage 2, these lessons are easily adaptable for Key Stage 1 too. Children will make snow globes, Christmas birds, a hand-print wreath, Christmas tree cards, an Advent calendar, a seasons calendar and a winter landscape bauble. They will also find out about the history of wreaths, Advent calendars and Christmas cards. This unit contains a bumper pack of 121 PowerPoint slides altogether, 11 pages of lesson plans and 14 resource sheets. Resources included: x7 lesson plans x7 PowerPoints for each lesson Bauble template Chicken template Viewfinder and Art Snowglobe ideas template Trees throughout the seasons Holly template Lesson 1: Create a winter landscape bauble using tints of colour. Learn about colour mixing and the difference between tints and shades. Layer shades of a colour to create a gradient background. Create a collaged character to stick on top of the fading background. Lesson 2: Be inspired by the patterned hens in Keith Baker’s book Big Fat Hen to create a patterned bird in line with the song ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ - three French hens. Use oil pastels or chalk pastels to create layered patterns and texture. Lesson 3: Create a snowglobe around the values and magic of Christmas to represent how we feel. This will be inspired by John Lewis’ Man on the Moon advert from 2015. Use a range of brushstrokes and stippling to create detail on the snowglobe. Lesson 4: Create a calendar featuring the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Sketch the trees and be inspired by pictures, using a range of materials to create the different coloured leaves. Lesson 5: Find out about the history of sending Christmas cards and create their own ‘modern day’ Christmas card of a Christmas tree using simple strips of paper. Lesson 6: Find out about the history of wreaths (even before they were used for Christmas!) and create their own hand-print wreath to decorate the classroom. Lesson 7: Create a simple origami advent calendar, writing messages of love, kindness, inspiration or even jokes to take home. You may want to do this lesson first or last, depending if you want it ready for this year or next! They will demonstrate the art of painting and colour mixing (snow globes and seasons calendar), sketching and creating patterns using oil pastels/chalk pastels (Christmas birds), sculpture and cutting (Christmas wreath and Christmas cards). See the preview files for images of examples of the artwork children will create in this unit. y3 y4 y5 y6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive design and technology evaluate create creations
KS1 CHRISTMAS Decorations Art Unit
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KS1 CHRISTMAS Decorations Art Unit

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This term, create some fantastic Christmas decorations with your class with this Christmas art unit! Planned by an experienced art lead, this unit includes tips and tricks to help you deliver these lessons with ease. Over four lessons (could be made into five or six lessons depending on time), children will design and create a clay and fabric Christmas decoration. Lesson 1: To explore and develop ideas To design and make images and artefacts, trying out tools and techniques and applying these to materials and processes Evaluate and develop their work Lesson 2: To design and make images and artefacts, trying out different tools and techniques. Y2s -To practise and reinforce some of the sewing skills they learnt in Y1 Y1s - To introduce the running stitch and safe use of using a needle This unit contains: Detailed lesson plans Example images of clay decorations Example images of fabric decorations Christmas images xmas KS1 KS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 clay art design and technology bauble tree
RE The Christmas Journey Planning - 5 lessons
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RE The Christmas Journey Planning - 5 lessons

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This newly redesigned unit has all that you need to teach your class about the Christmas Journey in RE! Great for KS1 or KS2, this unit contains planning, PowerPoints, resources and worksheets to make your Autumn 2 term run smoothly. This unit contains: ★ 5 Lesson plans (with LO, success criteria, input, activity, plenary, key questions and resource list) ★ Lesson overview ★ 5 PowerPoints (for each lesson) ★ Worksheets ★ Visual resources ★ Passages from the Bible Features differentiated outstanding planning and resources for 5 lessons: ☆ Understanding the significance of Bethlehem for many Christians ☆ Understanding why pilgrimage is important to many religious believers ☆ Identify with the feelings of the characters ☆ Identify and explain the symbolism in the shepherds being the messengers ☆ Understand what a meaningful gift is ☆ Understand the meaning of Christingle Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: outstanding interview religious education ks1 y1 y2 year 2 year 3 ks2 y3 y4 y5 y6
Easter Assembly - Losing a Friend for KS1 or KS2
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Easter Assembly - Losing a Friend for KS1 or KS2

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This 14 slide PowerPoint explains the Easter story and how the disciples felt when they lost their friend, Jesus, as he went to heaven. Children will talk about how it feels to lose a friend and what could happen. They will then learn about how the disciples lost Jesus as part of the Easter story. Children will then have reflection time to think about what makes their friends special to them and what they have that could remind them of a friend if they went away. There is also a prayer and notes at the bottom of the slide for a song recommendation. ks1 ks2 key stage 1 key stage 2 primary easter spring presentation
Lent Assembly - Easter PowerPoint for KS1 or KS2
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Lent Assembly - Easter PowerPoint for KS1 or KS2

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This 19 slide PowerPoint explains what Lent is and what it means to Christians. Children will talk about preparing for an event and describes the journey of Jesus through the desert. It also talks about resisting temptation and gives examples of what people give up for Lent. Children will then have reflection time to think about what they could do for Lent to help others. There is also a prayer and notes at the bottom of the slide for a song recommendation and any props that are needed. ks1 ks2 key stage 1 key stage 2 primary easter spring presentation
KS1 Good News! Christianity - RE Unit - 4 Outstanding Lessons
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KS1 Good News! Christianity - RE Unit - 4 Outstanding Lessons

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Good News! is a 4 lesson RE unit that teaches children about what good news is and what parables are in the Bible to spread good news. Perfect to use with Understanding Christianity (the Gospel unit in KS1), this set of lessons are a great starting point to help children understand how Christians live their lives based on the Christian Values that are explained in the Bible. Learning Objectives: To define and identify good news, and create collages representing their own good news stories. To generate ideas about what Jesus might say that was good news and create newspaper headlines based on their ideas. To identify and discuss a good news story from the Bible and explain why parables were used by Jesus as a teaching method. To explain how the story Jesus told teaches people to live as Christians, connecting it to Christian values. Files included: ✝ 4 Lesson plans ✝ 4 PowerPoints ✝ 3 Examples of good news ✝ Newspaper headlines worksheet ✝ The Good Samaritan story ✝ The Prodigal Son story ✝ Houses worksheet ✝ The Parable of the Two House Builders Tags: RE, relgious education, understanding christianity, gospel, key stage one, key stage 1, ks1, good news, newspaper, parables, bible stories, christian beliefs, christianity
HANUKKAH PowerPoint
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HANUKKAH PowerPoint

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This 11-slide PowerPoint is perfect to either teach Hanukkah or lead an assembly about Hanukkah. Filled with colourful pictures and interesting facts, this is suitable for EYFS, KS1 or KS2. year 1 2 3 4 5 6 reception y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 uks2 lks2 Jew Jewish Festival of Lights re religious education religion
KS1 KS2 Easter Story Assembly
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KS1 KS2 Easter Story Assembly

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This 19 slide PowerPoint presentation tells the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross. There are many animations to keep children interested and cartoons detailing the story. It is suitable for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and could be used in the classroom or as an assembly. y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 eyfs uks2 lks2 ks2 ks1 christian cave cross year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 reception
The Easter Story Assembly KS1 / EYFS
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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A simple presentation showing the Easter Story. Suitable for an assembly with EYFS / KS1. A slide before and after the story for discussion of what some famous Easter symbols represent.
x3 Easter Assemblies - Lent, Easter Story, Losing a friend Assembly
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x3 Easter Assemblies - Lent, Easter Story, Losing a friend Assembly

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com These three PowerPoint presentations are great for the run up to Easter. Included in this bundle: ✸ Easter Story - the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross. (19 slides) ✸ Lent - what is Lent and what does it mean to Christians? (19 slides) ✸ Losing a friend - how did the disciples feel when Jesus left and returned to heaven? (14 slides) Suitable for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and could be used in the classroom or as an assembly. y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 eyfs uks2 lks2 ks2 ks1 christian cave cross year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 reception
UKS2 RE EASTER Unit - 4 lessons
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UKS2 RE EASTER Unit - 4 lessons

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This Easter, bring the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to life with these four lessons all about the story of Easter. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint with lesson plans and accompanying resources and worksheets. At the end of the unit, children will have understood the story of Palm Sunday, written recounts of the The Last Supper, the crucifixion and the resurrection, . Created by a Religious Education subject lead, these are well-informed, outstanding lessons that have been used in the classroom with KS2 pupils. This unit contains lessons about: ✸ Palm Sunday ✸ The Last Supper ✸ The Crucifixion ✸ The Resurrection Files included: ✰ x4 lesson plans ✰ x4 PowerPoints ✰ Front cover (for books) ✰ Palm Sunday worksheet ✰ The Last Supper closed passage ✰ The Last Supper key points ✰ The Last Supper reading ✰ Palm Sunday reading ✰ Crucifixion short story ✰ Crucifixion reading ✰ The Eucharist information sheet ✰ A Dreadful Day reading ✰ The Crucifixion statements ✰ The Crucifixion statements to trace ✰ The Resurrection statements ✰ The Resurrection statements to trace ✰ A Happy Day reading ✰ Goodbye at Last reading KS2 Y4 Y5 Y6 Upper Key Stage 2 Christianity Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
KS2 RE EASTER UNIT - 4 Outstanding Lessons
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This Easter, bring the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to life with these four lessons all about the story of Easter. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint with videos, lesson plans and accompanying resources and worksheets. At the end of the unit, children will create an Easter wreath using pictures from the Easter story and ‘eggs’ containing scriptures about Easter. Created by a Religious Education subject lead, these are well-informed, outstanding lessons that have been used in the classroom with KS2 pupils. This unit contains lessons about: ✸ Palm Sunday ✸ The Last Supper ✸ The Garden of Gethsemane ✸ The Crucifixion and Resurrection Files included: ✰ x4 lesson plans ✰ x4 PowerPoints ✰ Palm Leaf Template ✰ The Last Supper Worksheet ✰ Betrayal Worksheet ✰ Easter Wreath Scripture Eggs ✰ Easter Wreath Pictures ✰ The Saviour Suffers in Gethsemane video KS1 Y2 LKS2 Y3 Y4 Christianity Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com
KS2 BUDDHISM Unit - 7 lessons
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Light up your RE lessons with these 7 Buddhism RE Lessons! Great for a whole term, these seven lessons cover all the children need to know about the beliefs of Buddhists. Created for Key Stage 2, these lessons are easily adaptable for Key Stage 1 too. Children will create a storyboard, prayer flags, three baskets of wisdom, the Four Noble Truths, a hand of the Five Moral Concepts, a wheel of the Eight-Fold Path, Wesak festival light bulbs. This unit contains a bumper pack of 70 PowerPoint slides altogether, 7 pages of lesson plans and 12 resource sheets. Resources included: ★ x7 lesson plans ★ x7 PowerPoints (one for each lesson) ★ Life of Siddhartha Gautama - Worksheet ★ Life of Siddhartha Gautama - Completed Example ★ Prayer Flags - Worksheet ★ Prayer Flags - Completed Example ★ Three Baskets Worksheet ★ Four Noble Truths - Worksheet ★ Four Noble Truths - Completed Example ★ Five Moral Precepts - Worksheet ★ Five Moral Precepts - Completed Example ★ Noble Eight-Fold Path - Worksheet ★ Noble Eight-Fold Path - Completed Example ★ Wesak Buddhist Festival of Light - Worksheet Lesson 1: L.O. To learn about the background of the Buddhist faith and that Siddhartha Gautama is known as the Buddha Lesson 2: L.O. To learn about how and where Buddhists worship Lesson 3: L.O. To learn about the sacred book of Buddhism, Tripitaka Lesson 4: L.O. To learn about the Four Noble Truths. Lesson 5: L.O. To learn about the Five Moral Precepts. Lesson 6: L.O. To learn about the Noble Eight-Fold Path. Lesson 7: L.O. To learn about Buddhist celebrations. Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com KS2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 RE religious education buddhist buddhism