**RE Unit Planning for KS2- Buddhism ** Children will learn how Buddhists live and celebrate important occasions in their faith. They will explore the Buddhist community and learn about how Buddhists live. Symbolism is an important aspect of Buddhism; therefore children will learn the major symbols of this tradition, while exploring the importance of symbolism in other faiths. Below are the lesson outcomes covered in this unit planning: To learn about the life of Buddha Investigate the significance of Vesak and explore ways Buddhists celebrate it To investigate how Buddhists live their faith To hear and discuss Buddhists stories that have a moral message To explore how Theravadin Buddhists express their faith To explore the concept of community in the Buddhist tradition and beyond To develop an understanding of the symbolism involved in Buddhism There are 7 sessions in total but some sessions could be split over two lessons.

Set of 3 worksheets which can be edited and adapted to suit all ages. The pack contains the following: 1 worksheet aimed at EYFS with space for drawing or writing about their year and the year ahead 1 worksheet aimed at KS1 for writing about their year and the year ahead 1 worksheet aimed at KS2 for writing about their year and the year ahead The worksheets are a suitable activity for each child to complete, thinking back over the past year. The sheets reflects on what they have enjoyed and improved on this year as well as what they hope for the future. The sheets could be used as an end of year activity in the summer term or as a transition task with or for the next teacher.

1 worksheet aimed at KS2 for writing about their year and the year ahead The worksheet is a suitable activity for each child to complete, thinking back over the past year. The sheet reflects on what they have enjoyed and improved on this year as well as what they hope for the future. The sheet could be used as an end of year activity in the summer term or as a transition task with or for the next teacher.

A worksheet great for transition days and getting to know your new class. Pupils can draw and write about themselves and these could be displayed around the classroom as your new class start. This worksheet downloads as PDF.