Religious Studies (RE)
Religious Studies (RE) for 5th
Multi-faith RE resources covering Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism — beliefs, festivals, sacred texts, places of worship. UK RE curriculum-aligned, suitable for community and faith schools.
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Religious Symbols Across the World Religions — Poster
A classroom display poster showing the key symbols of the major world religions — the cross, crescent and star, Star of David, Khanda, Dharma wheel, and Om — with meanings explained.
Diwali — Festival Lesson (KS2)
Substantive Diwali lesson for KS2 — the story of Rama and Sita, the meaning of the festival of lights, and how Hindu families celebrate today. Goes beyond colouring sheets.
Easter — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Easter, the most important Christian festival. The story of Jesus's death and resurrection, and how Christians celebrate Easter today.
Eid al-Fitr — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration at the end of Ramadan. Covers the meaning of Ramadan, fasting, charity and how Muslim families celebrate Eid.
Hanukkah — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The story of the Maccabees, the miracle of the oil, and how Jewish families celebrate today.
Places of Worship — World Religions Comparison
A printable comparison of the places of worship for the major world religions — what they are called, their key features, what happens there, and rules for visitors.
World Religion Festivals — Learning Mat
A desk reference or display mat covering the major festivals of each world religion — what they celebrate, when they happen, and key practices and symbols associated with each.
Big Questions RE Discussion Cards
30 philosophical and religious discussion questions for primary RE — covering life, death, meaning, fairness, creation, and moral responsibility. Printable and cuttable for group or class use.
Buddhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Buddhism covering core teachings, the Buddha, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Christianity — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Christianity covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned, suitable for community and faith schools.
Hinduism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Hinduism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred texts, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Humanism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Humanism — beliefs, key thinkers, ethics, and how Humanists live without religion. Aligned with the UK RE syllabuses that include non-religious worldviews. Complements the six faith knowledge organisers.
Islam — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Islam covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Judaism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Judaism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Key Figures Across World Religions — Comparison Resource
A printable comparison resource showing key figures from the six major world religions taught in UK primary schools — Jesus, Muhammad, Moses, Guru Nanak, Siddhartha Gautama, and Abraham — with key facts and significance.
Prayer & Worship Across the World Religions
A printable comparison of how prayer and worship are practised in different faith traditions — what it involves, when it happens, why believers do it, and how it differs between faiths.
Sacred Texts of the World Religions — Overview
A printable reference comparing the sacred texts of the six major world religions — what they are, what they contain, how they are used in worship, and how they are treated with respect.
Sikhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Sikhism covering core beliefs, the Gurus, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Vaisakhi — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Vaisakhi, the Sikh festival celebrating the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. Includes the story of Guru Gobind Singh and how Sikh communities celebrate today.
Wesak — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Wesak, the most important Buddhist festival. Celebrates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death — all on the same day according to tradition.
Darwin Day — A Humanist Celebration Lesson
KS2 lesson on Darwin Day (12 February) — celebrating the life of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. A non-religious 'festival' that humanists mark, useful for syllabuses that include humanism alongside religious worldviews.
Secular Ethics — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for secular ethics — how people work out right and wrong without religion. Covers the Golden Rule, consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the role of empathy. Aligned with KS2 RE units that compare religious and non-religious approaches.
The Environment and Faith — RE Ethics Activity
An RE and PSHE crossover resource exploring what different faiths teach about caring for the natural world — creation care, stewardship, and responsibility to the environment.