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Non-Statutory Guidance 2012
Section 1 - Curriculum Planning
 explore artefacts and other religious material through the senses, eg.
touch artefacts, textures like cloth and stone; taste special foods; hear
music, chants, bells; smell incense; see posters, pictures, places, videos,
symbols
 set up an interactive table eg. shrine or display and encourage discussion
 explore variety and beauty in nature through visiting a local park or wood
 create a quiet area in the classroom and grounds for children to use
E
Physical development
Examples
 talk with children about appropriate ways of moving and behaving in a
religious building
 use visual images and the children’s own experiences to explore symbolic
religious actions eg. kneeling, praying with hands together
 use movement or dance and dressing up in response to a variety of
religious music to develop body awareness, express feelings, re-tell
stories
 reflect on the concept of well-being : physical, emotional and spiritual
 make and experience different sorts of foods eg. at festival times
 use materials to construct models of religious buildings or artefacts, and
to respond imaginatively to stories eg making a junk model of Noah’s Ark
F
Creative development
RE related experiences and opportunities:
 using religious artefacts as a stimulus, children think about and express
meanings associated with the artefact
 children share their own experiences and feelings and those of others
and are supported in reflecting on them
Examples
 create displays with the children to show the connections between
religion and colour, texture, shape and form
 give opportunities for children to express feelings, beliefs and responses
eg. to stories and at festival times through a variety of media, including
art, music, role play, drama and dance
 encourage expression of their sensual responses in a variety of ways to
religious stimuli eg. paintings, artefacts, places
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