KS1 Religious Studies - The Christian story of Easter

This film is from the series Religions of the World available on BBC Teach.

This film is one of a series of short, animated films teaching pupils about religions of the world and focuses on the story of Easter.

It tells the story of Jesus’s crucifixion, his rising from the tomb three days later and his ascension to heaven.

The film is bright and colourful and immerses the pupils in the story through a clear, friendly narrative.

Teacher Notes

The film could be used start a discussion on whether Easter is a happy time or a sad time, or both.

In groups, pupils could create freeze frames of different parts of the story, showing clearly how the different characters (Jesus, Mary, the disciples) would have been feeling at that part of the story.

Curriculum Notes

This short film will be relevant for teaching KS1 religious studies in England and Northern Ireland, Foundation Phase in Wales and Early and 1st Level Religious and Moral Education in Scotland.

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