Judaism (KS2 RE)

Judaism KS2 RE Lesson Bundle – PPT + Pupil Quiz + Teacher Guide
Think, Talk, Explain, Learn

This ready-to-teach KS2 RE lesson introduces pupils to Judaism through clear explanations, respectful discussion, and engaging activities. Pupils explore key beliefs and practices (Torah, synagogue, Shabbat, Passover, festivals) and move beyond surface facts to explain why these matter to Jewish families. Carefully structured talk tasks, misconception-checks and explanation prompts support deeper understanding and inclusive classroom discussion.

What’s included:
Interactive PowerPoint – warm-up, true/false misconceptions, belief vs meaning, Brain-Hurting Challenge, Did You Know ranking, poster task (Rosh Hashanah), jigsaw activity, exit ticket
Pupil Quiz (PDF) – RE Understanding Check with labelling, T/F/It depends, belief vs meaning, image interpretation, explanation task, colouring, Mix ’n’ Match
Teacher Guide (PDF) – lesson flow, differentiation, AfL, impact, and fully aligned answers

Learning outcomes (KS2):
• Identify key features of Judaism and belief in one God
• Explain the importance of Shabbat and Passover
• Use subject vocabulary accurately (Torah, synagogue, festivals)
• Discuss beliefs respectfully and thoughtfully

Why teachers like it:
✔ Built-in misconception checks (e.g. “Shabbat is on Sunday”, “Hanukkah is the most important festival”)
✔ Talk-first approach to deepen understanding before answers
✔ Clear scaffolding for explanations and vocabulary
✔ Flexible ‘pick and mix’ lesson flow for 45–60 minutes
✔ Works for Y3–Y6 with support and challenge built in

Perfect for: KS2 RE, whole-class teaching, mixed-ability groups, cover lessons, and subject leads building a coherent RE sequence.

Whole-School Licence: reuse yearly and share freely within your school.