Information, videos and activities about hinduism for ks1 and ks2 children to help with homework and athome learning projects. Covering our heads taking off our shoes and socks because they bring dirt in not pointing out feet towards it thats all i. Each hindu symbol has a different meaning and is used on different occasions. A complete collection of pe planning from reception to ks2. Hinduism is practised by more than 80% of indias population. Fantastically illustrated books, videos, pictures, worksheets, englishintegrated comprehensions. Ks2 religious education learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers organised by topic. They are believed to be one of the oldest books ever made by mankind. They will be able to talk about why a book is special to them. The upanishads are also called as vedantas or the end of the vedas. The holy books of world religions sacred texts in world. Buddhism, judaism and hinduism holy texts stories and prayer resource pack contains.
Sacred texts primary ks2 teaching resource scholastic. However, the puranas are supposed to be complied by muni vyasa. Hinduism hindu holy books explanation sheet teacher made. Ks2 sections and andrea croucher to look after the ks3, but andrea. Respect is shown to the sikhs holy book the guru granth sahib by. The bhagavad gita is one of the holy books of hinduism.
Love and loyalty between all members of the extended family the community as a family. Vedas and upanishadas are the most authoritative amongst all hindu scriptures and holy books. They are taught about each hinduism holy book, its contents, and how it supports and guides hindus in their daily life. You could also use our year 3 hinduism unit pack to plan your whole hinduism topic. This lesson introduces the children to the idea that there is more than one hinduism holy book. Krishna tells arjuna that he must perform his duty called dharma for his caste, and. Go interactive resources for a computer, tablet or mobile.
This is a powerpoint presentation which could be adapted for most classes in school. Hinduism unlike islam, christianity and judaism, does not have a single holy book, but many ancient texts and scriptures. This book contains hymns or songs that are meant to praise the hindu gods. All scripture is given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. Buddhism judaism and hinduism holy texts stories and.
Arti is often called the ceremony of lights but usually involves offering more than just a. Buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism and sikhism. Stories from the ramayana rama and sita childhood of krishna. Begin with a hidden message in a special box or around the classroom. God is worshipped in many forms, including brahma, vishnu, shiva. We have activities below, covering the following hindu festivals throughout the year.
Hinduism activities for children welcome to the hinduism section on ichild. The children are asked to consider what a holy book is and what holy books they already know of. This sacred text is divided into two main sections, the old testament and the new testament which are then further divided into various books. These are the most ancient religious texts which define truth for hindus. The sikh holy book, the guru granth sahib ks2 religious. The guru granth sahib is used to guide the everyday thoughts and actions within a sikh family and the rituals involved. They got their present form between 1200200 bce and were introduced to india by the aryans. Your class will also learn about different ways in which prayer is conducted.
The basics of hinduism hinduism is so diverse that the basics are spread over thousands of texts and these depict a vast series of events that unfolded over a long course of time. Hinduism is the worlds third most popular religion, with around 750 million followers. In this lesson teaching pack your children will learn all about sacred texts and stories belonging to buddhism, judaism and hinduism. The vedas are the four holiest books of the hindu religion. They have phrases called mantras which are chanted at the religious ceremonies. In this topic the children will learn and gain new knowledge about hinduism and the culture behind its name. Hinduism ks2 religious studies bbc bitesize ukbitesizetopicszh86n39. The teachings of the sikh religion were passed down from guru to guru and then written down in a very special book, the guru granth sahib.
The religion of hinduism originated in northern india, near the river indus, about 4000 years ago and is the worlds oldest existing religion. The religious texts of hindus encompass a very large corpus. Comparing hinduism and christianity kids of courage. In the book, krishna is talking to arjuna, an archer, before the kurukshetra war begins. These are the minimal practices which guide a person in everyday life and ensure peace, material and spiritual prosperity. It has teachings said to be given by lord krishna an incarnation whom many hindus believe to be the god vishnu in human form. The hindu diet varies by region some adherents are strict vegetarians, while others eat meat hunted locally. This lesson looks at some of the many different hindu scriptures that there are. The puranas are holy books of hinduism that date back to gupta empire in ancient india. The pack includes a power point containing video links, differentiated video question sheets, the opportunity to design a tibetan prayer flag, a selection of buddhist, hindu and jewish. Suitable for key stage 2, key stage 3, first level and. Hindu texts are manuscripts and historical literature related to any of the diverse traditions.
Hindu dietary customs are based in the belief that the body is composed of fire, water, air and earth, and that the food you eat can either balance these elements or throw them out of balance. Japanese religious life had received considerable input from buddhism and 23 jul 2015 the holy books of. Build on your ks2 childrens growing knowledge and understanding of major world religions, religious communities, religious traditions, festivals, places of worship and special books, with readytoteach schemes of work and individual lessons. Ks2 religious education schemes of work and lesson plans. I like the links to the video clips for each religion which helps with the stories. The most famous of the hindu holy books is the vedas pronounced veyduhs, which is a book of knowledge. The independent activity allows the children to develop their understanding of the. Brahman is present everywhere and there is a part of brahman in everyone. They will hear words from a hindu holy book and begin to understand the. Hindu faith and practice, art and writing, gods and goddesses, daily worship, mandirs, holy days, murtis and shrines, puja, aarti, sacred texts. Hinduism has been explained with its origins, beliefs, way of life, sacred texts, gods and goddesses, holiest things, interesting facts and hinduism. Rantidev, the king satsang stories hindu stories moral stories satsang stories hindu stories moral stories.
Hinduism for ks1 and ks2 children hindu faith homework. Other holy scriptures in hinduism are called the upanisads, the smrutis, the puranas, the ramayana and the mahabharata. They are written in an old indian language called sanskrit. Quizzes on hinduism describing the basics of the religion.
Children will learn about the different holy texts that hindus refer to and how they differ, including the baghavad gita, the vedas, the smirti and the shruti. Bbc teach primary resources secondary resources ks2 religious studies my life my religion. Pe use of dance, particularly in hinduism music performing and. The shruti refers to the body of most authoritative, ancient religious texts, believed to be eternal knowledge authored neither by.
How is respect shown for the sikhs holy book answers. Sacred texts this visual information text will extend knowledge and vocabulary relating to the key sacred texts and writings of six main world religions. Hinduism symbols are also used as body tattoos in western countries as well as in india. Hindus believe that the texts were received by scholars direct from god and. There is no single scripture as it is in other religions like christianity and islam. It also helps pupils to explore why these writings are called sacred. Children develop a better understanding of how hindu holy books relate to the everyday lives of hindus. Hinduism worksheet hindu holy books ks2, ks1, early.
A concise explanation of the main hindu holy books. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. Here are some facts about hinduism, the main religion of the indian subcontinent, and one of the most popular religions worldwide. There are a number of scriptures and holy books in hinduism. As hinduism is the oldest religion on the earth, it has more numbers of symbols than other religions. The most holy of the hindu books is written in sanskrit and is referred to as the vedas.
They have words called mantras which are chanted at the religious ceremonies. Hinduism is an indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practiced in the indian subcontinent and parts of southeast asia. A powerpoint that explores with pupils sacred writings across the 6 world religions. The independent activity allows the children to develop their understanding of the information in each hinduism holy book further. I can say that the bible is a special book for christians. Children develop a better understanding of how hindu holy books relate to the everyday lives of hindu s.
In this lesson pupils will be introduced to the advice from the bhagavad gita while exploring dilemmas in modern context. Central to hinduism is the belief in a supreme god brahman. It began about 5000 years ago, linked to the people who lived near to the indus river in about 2500 bc. A compilation of five short films from the bbc for gcse religious studies where. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as sanatana dharma, the eternal tradition, or. For the task at the end it is quite simple to find a short collection of various hindu. It provides an opportunity to explore respect for others beliefs and practices, and to reflect on what is important to each of us. Although they were finally written down in 1,500 bce. It is a greeting ceremony offered to the murti and also gurus, holy people, and other representations of the divine. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. These texts are glorious tales of the hindu trinity brahma, vishnu and maheshwar shiva.
Two young british hindus introduce themselves and some of the main beliefs of their religion, including vegetarianism, karma and rebirth. The guru granth sahib is used to guide the everyday. The hindu faith draws on a number of sacred texts and there is no standard set of beliefs, so it is a religion which is followed in different ways by different groups of people. Key stage 2 schemes of work and lesson planning for engaging, varied re teaching and learning. Hinduism is not based on a strict set of rules, it is not based on a single holy book. Please add any comments or suggestions on improvements. Religious education re resources free, ks1, ks2, ks3. They are written in an earlier indian language called sanskrit. This beautifully illustrated book tells a traditional hindu story of creation in ways. The children in years 3 and 4 will gain a better understanding of what hinduism is and how this religion has its similarities and differences to other religions and cultures.
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