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Reflect on the symbolism of light; learn about significant festivals of light such as Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid-ul-Fitr. Make Menorahs, Diva lights, Eid cards and create a fabulous firework light dance to finish the block with a bang. Learn about special celebrations in the community and in the wider world. Through a series of exciting activities, discover the different ways we celebrate – and the many different things those celebrations can be about!
|Block D: Festivals of Light |Main outcome: Expressive Arts and Design |
|[4 Sessions] |Other outcomes: Communication and Language; Understanding the World; Physical Development |
|By the end of this block you will have |EAD ELG 16 EUM&M Chn safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with |
|achieved the following outcome |colour, design, texture, form and function. |
| |EAD ELG 17 BI Chn represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through design and technology, art, music,|
| |dance, role play and stories. |
| |CL L&A ELG 1 Chn listen attentively in a range of situations. They listen to stories, accurately anticipating|
| |key events, and respond to what they hear with relevant comments, questions or actions. |
| |UW P&C ELG13 Chn know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, |
| |communities and traditions. |
| |PD M&H ELG 4 Chn show good control and co-ordination in large and small movements. |
|Session 1 EAD, CL, UW |Children will: |
|Hanukkah |Know the story of Hanukkah |
|Investigate mystery objects, light an oil |Consolidate their learning about Hanukkah by taking part in child-initiated activities |
|lamp, listen to the story of Hanukkah and |Through discussion/observation find out about Judaism & Hanukkah |
|make potato latkes! |Accept that people have different faiths/beliefs and that should be respected |
|Session 2 EAD, CL, UW |Children will: |
|Diwali |Retell the story of Rama and Sita & participate in role play |
|Learn about Rama and Sita by singing `There|Consolidate their learning about Diwali by taking part in child-initiated activities |
|was a Princess Long Ago´ and act out the |Acknowledge and respect the traditions of Diwali |
|story. Make Rangoli patterns with coloured | |
|salt and create beautiful Diva lights. | |
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|Session 3 EAD, CL |Children will: |
|Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr |Know the story of Muhammad |
|Sit on an imaginary prayer mat and face |Consolidate their learning about Eid-ul-Fitr by taking part in child-initiated activities |
|Mecca. Learn about being a Muslim, Ramadan |Find out about, and respect the practices of Islam |
|and the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr. |Learn about and respect the traditions of Eid-ul-Fitr |
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|Session 4 EAD, CL, PD, UW |Children will: |
|Firework & Light Dance |Represent their own ideas in a creative firework& light dance |
|Finish the block with a bang by creating an|Consolidate learning about the celebrations Diwali, Eid and Hanukkah |
|explosive firework dance. Listen to a |Develop tolerance and respect for people that have different religions |
|firework poem and become Rockets and | |
|Catherine wheels twirling and whirling in | |
|the sky. | |
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Abbreviations for Objectives Tables
|Area of Learning and Development |Aspect |Abbreviation |
|Prime Areas |
|Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) |Making relationships |MR |
| |Self-confidence and self-awareness |SC&SA |
| |Managing feelings and behaviour |MF&B |
|Physical Development (PD) |Moving and handling |M&H |
| |Health and self-care |H&SC |
|Communication and Language (CL) |Listening and attention |L&A |
| |Understanding |U |
| |Speaking |S |
|Specific Areas |
|Literacy (L) |Reading |R |
| |Writing |W |
|Mathematics (M) |Numbers |N |
| |Shape, space and measures |SS&M |
|Understanding the World (UW) |People and communities |P&C |
| |The World |TW |
| |Technology |T |
|Expressive Arts and Design (EAD) |Exploring and using media and materials |EUM&M |
| |Being imaginative | |
| | |BI |
Early Learning Goals are matched with KS1 objectives from the National Curriculum
If you are unsure of any of the pronunciations of words used in this topic, YouTube™ contains a number of pronunciation guides – look at a few for confirmation and practice.
Resources
Session 1
Provided: Information sheets covering: Mystery photograph, The Hanukkah Story, How to make traditional Hanukkah Potato Latkes; How to make a Play dough Menorah; Star of David craft ideas; Firework craft ideas & Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid song words.
You will need: Access to the internet; Jewish artefacts, e.g. Family photograph, Kiddish cup, Mezuzah, Siddar, Menorah oil lamp and Torah.
Session 2
Provided: Information sheets covering: Rama and Sita song words & role-play ideas; The story of Diwali; How to make Rangoli patterns & How to make Diva Lights. Role play masks.
You will need: Access to the internet; Costumes to act out the Rama and Sita story, e.g. Sari, scarves; A real Diva light. For `firework sparkles´ see `firework handprints´ resource from Session 1.
Session 3
Provided: Information sheets covering: Prayer mat image; About Mehndi; Play dough fireworks; Fireworks - more craft ideas; About Muhammad (pbuh) & Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid song words.
You will need: Access to the internet; A copy of the Qur´an.
Session 4
Provided: Information sheets covering: Firework poem & Hanukkah, Diwali and Eid song words.
You will need: Access to the internet; Musical instruments. Art from Sessions 1 & 2.
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