Hinduism (KS2 RE)

Hinduism KS2 RE – Complete Lesson Bundle (PPT + Pupil Quiz + Teacher Guide)

A ready-to-teach KS2 RE lesson on Hinduism, designed to move pupils beyond surface facts into meaningful understanding of beliefs, deities and festivals. This complete bundle includes a clear teaching PowerPoint, a pupil-friendly understanding check, and a detailed Teacher Guide with answers and lesson flow.

Pupils explore key Hindu concepts such as Brahman, deities, Mandir, Diwali and Holi, tackle common misconceptions, and practise explaining beliefs using precise vocabulary. The lesson structure prioritises thinking, talk and explanation before answers, helping pupils develop respectful understanding of religious worldviews.

What’s included:

• Teaching PPT (Think–Talk–Explain–Learn structure)
• Pupil Quiz (RE Understanding Check + Mix ’n’ Match glossary task)
• Teacher Guide with lesson flow, differentiation and full answer key

Learning focus:

• Understand core Hindu beliefs (Brahman and deities)
• Explain the meaning of Diwali and key festivals
• Recognise diversity within Hindu practice
• Use subject-specific vocabulary accurately
• Challenge common misconceptions sensitively

Pedagogical approach (evidence-informed):

• Structured talk before answers – pupils commit to ideas, then refine them
• Misconception-led teaching – explicitly addresses common errors
• Retrieval + meaning-making – true/false, explanation and application tasks
  -Vocabulary in context – glossary-linked Mix ’n’ Match to secure key terms

Perfect for:

• KS2 RE (Y3–Y6 adaptable)
• High-quality standalone lesson or part of a wider RE unit
• Teachers who want ready-made resources with strong pedagogy built in
  Whole-School Licence: reuse yearly and share freely within your school.