Key Stage 1 Curriculum
In this area, Primary & Cross Phase School Enhanced members can access all of the Key Stage 1 (KS1) lesson plans, which include:
- Learning Pathways
- Knowledge Organisers
- Classroom Ready PowerPoints
- Assessment Materials
- Sticky Knowledge Quizzes
- Key Vocabulary
Download a copy of the Primary RE Curriculum Overview
Access long-term Progression Planning documents
KS1 long-term progression plan and KS1 mixed age long term progression plan.
accessible to Primary School Enhanced members only.
Year 1 – Unit 7: Who do Christians say made the world?
In this unit, pupils will learn about the Christian creation story. They will learn about the key events within the story and be able to retell it using key vocabulary. They will begin to understand that some Christians believe different things about creation. Pupils will begin to compare texts found within the creation story and start to think about how Christians might try to be stewards of the world. Pupils will also consider how Christians may act in response to creation and why they may choose to praise God for it.
Who do Christians say made the world?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 1 – Unit 8: Why does Christmas matter to Christians?
In this unit, pupils will start to think about the terms secular and religious. Drawing from their knowledge from Foundation Stage, they will talk about the key events from the Christmas story in more detail. Pupils will find out about how Christmas is celebrated today and begin to consider which traditions are secular and which are religious. They will focus on religious artwork, saying how and why it helps Christians today to celebrate the key events from the story.
Why does Christmas matter to Christians?
Why does Christmas matter to Christians?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 1 – Unit 9: Who is Jewish and how do they live?
In this unit, pupils will learn about Jewish worldviews and ways of life. They will learn about texts from the Torah and their importance for Jewish people today. They will find out about the mezuzah and the Shema prayer and what they mean for believers. Later in the unit, pupils will find out about Shabbat and Chanukah, discussing why Jewish people mark these times, what they learn from stories found in the Torah and why they are important today.
Who is Jewish and how do they live?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 1 – Unit 10: What do Christians believe God is like?
In this unit, pupils find out what parables are, and that Christians believe these stories were told by Jesus to teach his followers about God. They learn about the parable of the Lost Son and what this story teaches many Christians about God, including God being loving and forgiving. Pupils think carefully about what it means for Christians to ask for forgiveness from God and the promise that people will be welcomed back into God’s family. They also learn the story of Jonah and the Big Fish and find out about how many Christians put their beliefs into practice through worship.
What do Christians believe God is like?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 1 – Unit 11: What does it mean to belong to a faith community?
In this unit, the pupils will focus on what it means to belong to a faith community. They will revisit knowledge from prior units about Muslims, Christians, and Jewish people, considering how members of these communities show that they belong.
Throughout the unit, pupils will encounter artefacts, places of worship and symbols. Pupils will also consider where they belong and the communities to which they are a part of.
What does it mean to belong to a faith community?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 1 – Unit 12: How should we care for others and the world and why does it matter?
Within this unit, pupils will encounter stories and texts that say something about different people being unique and valuable, making links to Christian and Jewish worldviews and the belief that God loves all people. Pupils will revise their knowledge of Genesis 1 and what this account of creation tells Christians and Jews about caring for the world.
Later in the unit, pupils will think carefully about different ways that Christians and Jews care for people of the world, including giving to charities, and how this action links to teachings found within the Bible and the Torah. Pupils will also take time to consider why people who are religious and non-religious should care for others and look after the natural world.
How should we care for others and the world and why does it matter?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 2 – Unit 13: What is the good news that Christians say Jesus brings? Part 1
In this unit, pupils will learn about the concept of ‘Gospel’ and the good news of forgiveness, peace and love that Christians believe Jesus brings. Pupils will learn about Matthew the Tax Collector and how Christians believe that Jesus offers forgiveness, looking at their heart rather than what they have done in the past. Pupils will learn about the instructions that Jesus gives in the Bible and how Christians follow his example and these instructions in order to behave in a Christ like way. Pupils will take time to consider whether Jesus’ good news is only good news for Christians or whether there are things for people from different worldviews to consider. This unit is made up of two parts and learning covering the above content will continue in part two.
What is the good news that Christians say Jesus brings? Part 1
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 2 – Unit 14: What is the good news that Christians say Jesus brings? Part 2
In this unit, pupils will learn about the concept of ‘Gospel’ and the good news of forgiveness, peace and love that Christians believe Jesus brings. Pupils will learn about Matthew the Tax Collector and how Christians believe that Jesus offers forgiveness, looking at their heart rather than what they have done in the past. Pupils will learn about the instructions that Jesus gives in the Bible and how Christians follow his example and these instructions in order to behave in a Christ like way. Pupils will take time to consider whether Jesus’ good news is only good news for Christians or whether there are things for people from different worldviews to consider.
What is the good news that Christians say Jesus brings? Part 2
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 2 – Unit 15: Who is a Muslim and how do they live? Part 1
In this unit, pupils will find out about Islam, key beliefs and ways of living for Muslims. Pupils will learn about some of the key Muslim beliefs about God found in the Shahadah and learn about the 99 names of Allah. Pupils will encounter stories about the Prophet and find out about what these teach Muslims today about ways of living. Pupils will learn about the five pillars of Islam and how these impact upon the lives of believers. They will learn about the importance of prayer and what it means for Muslims all over the world.
This resource is part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.
Who is a Muslim and how do they live? Part 1
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 2 – Unit 16: Why does Easter matter to Christians?
In this unit 16, pupils will recognize that the concepts of God, Incarnation, Gospel, and Salvation are all part of the big story of the Bible. They will find out about the key events of Holy Week and Easter, making links with the Christian belief of salvation. Pupils will learn about how Christians show their beliefs about Jesus being their savior within celebrations and worship in church at Easter.
The resources on this page are part of the RE Today Primary RE Curriculum accessible to NATRE Primary School Enhanced members only.
Why does Easter matter to Christians?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 2 – Unit 17: Who is a Muslim and how do they live? Part 2
In this unit, pupils will find out about Islam, key beliefs and ways of living for Muslims. Pupils will learn about some of the key Muslim beliefs about God found in the Shahadah and learn about the 99 names of Allah. Pupils will encounter stories about the Prophet and find out about what these teach Muslims today about ways of living. Pupils will learn about the five pillars of Islam and how these impact upon the lives of believers. They will learn about the importance of prayer and what it means for Muslims all over the world.
Who is a Muslim and how do they live? Part 2
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
Year 2 – Unit 18: What makes some places special to
believers?
Within this unit, pupils will find out about various places of worship and why they are important to many believers. They will focus on the key features of churches, mosques and synagogues learning about how these can vary within different traditions. Pupils will also spend time considering the similarities that all places of worship have and how they support their local communities in practical ways.
What makes some places special to
believers?
Classroom Ready PowerPoints
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