Humanism (KS2 RE)

KS2 RE – Humanism (PPT + Pupil Quiz + Teacher Guide)

A clear, child-friendly introduction to Humanism for KS2. This fully resourced lesson pack supports pupils to understand what Humanists believe about life, kindness, fairness and making good choices, without reference to religious belief.

The lesson is carefully structured to build core RE knowledge, vocabulary, and respectful understanding of different worldviews, making it ideal for whole-class teaching, RE days, or curriculum enrichment.

This resource includes:
✔ Fully editable KS2 PPT lesson
✔ Pupil Quiz (knowledge recall + understanding check)
✔ Detailed Teacher Guide with suggested lesson flow and answers
✔ Clear glossary-linked vocabulary
✔ Discussion prompts to support respectful talk about beliefs and values

Pupils will learn:
• What Humanism is
• What Humanists believe about life and people
• How Humanists decide what is right and wrong
• Key vocabulary linked to the topic
• How Humanism is similar to and different from religious worldviews

Perfect for:
✔ KS2 RE lessons
✔ Worldviews teaching
✔ PSHE links (values, kindness, fairness)
✔ Evidence-informed teaching approaches
✔ Low-prep, high-impact lessons

Why teachers will love it:
• Child-friendly explanations
• Clear lesson structure
• Minimal planning required
• Works as a standalone lesson or part of an RE unit