| Children can: | |
| a | describe the key teachings and beliefs of a religion; |
| b | begin to compare the main festivals of world religions; |
| c | refer to religious figures and holy books. |
Year 3 – RE
Beliefs and teachings (from various religions) - Core Skills
Rituals, ceremonies and lifestyles (from various religions) - Core Skills
| Children can: | |
| a | identify religious artefacts and how they are involved in daily practices and rituals; |
| b | describe religious buildings and how they are used; |
| c | explain religious ceremonies and rituals and their importance for people’s lives and sense of belonging. |
How beliefs are expressed - Core Skills
| Children can: | |
| a | begin to identify religious symbolism in different forms of art and communication; |
| b | looking at holy texts and stories, explain meaning in a story; |
| c | express their beliefs in different forms, with respect for others’ beliefs and comparing beliefs. |
Time to reflect and personal growth - Core Skills
| Children can: | |
| a | understand that personal experiences and feelings can influence their attitudes and actions; |
| b | offer suggestions about why religious and non-religious leaders and followers have acted the way they have; |
| c | ask questions that have no agreed answers, and offer suggestions as answers to those questions; |
| d | understand that there are similarities and differences between people and respect those differences. |
Values (in your own life and others lives) - Core Skills
| Children can: | |
| a | make informed choices and understand the consequences of choices |
| b | describe how shared values in a community can affect behaviour and outcomes; |
| c | discuss and give opinions on morals and values, including their own. |
