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Describes the synagogue as a place of learning, socialising and worship for Jews. Focuses on the Torah scrolls, and discusses their importance to the Jewish people. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Jewish Faith introduces children to some key Jewish beliefs and practices, by welcoming them into the home of a young Jewish family from the Reform movement within Judaism. It explores what happens at Hanukkah, how the family celebrate Shabbat, and what is a mezuzah. It also looks at the stories behind festivals such as the Passover.
Visiting a Church invites children to think about how they recognize church buildings, then looks inside one particular Methodist church, showing what happens at services and how Christians make their church a special place. Children also see inside other rooms in the church, to understand that the church is a busy place, welcoming visitors all week.
Shows how a mosque and its artefacts reflect Muslim beliefs about Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, and the Qur'an. Focuses on the Muslim practice of prayer.
Encourages children to think about their closest experiences of belonging before it explores what it means to belong to a religion, using examples from all the major world faiths. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Discusses why and how people of the Christian and Jewish faiths celebrate harvest, touching on such elements as the variety of produce available and the concept of sharing.
A visit to a gurdwara is an excellent introduction to the Sikh religion. Practices at the gurdwara show the key Sikh beliefs that all people are equal before the one God and that it is every Sikh's duty to serve others. Children find out about the Guru Granth Sahib and how Sikhs respect it as their teacher.
One of a series of titles created to support the schemes of work for religion at Key Stage 1 and lower Key Stage 2. Each title covers basic aspects of religion, including the main beliefs, places of worship and sacred texts of different faiths.
Beginning in 1924, Proceedings are incorporated into the Apr. number.
Illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this text is divided into easily digestible paragraphs, whilst highlighting key words. It includes suggestion boxes throughout that provide activities and tips for reader, whilst a spread at the back for teachers and parents give activity suggestions and advice on how to use the book with children.