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KS1 Topic: Celebrations Block F: New Beginnings Session 7 Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr! Early UW ELG 13 P&C: Chn talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family Learning members. They know that other chn do not always do the same things, & are sensitive to this. They know Goals about similarities & differences between themselves & others, among families, communities + traditions. EAD ELG 16 EUM&M Chn sing songs; dance. Chn safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function. EAD ELG 17 BI: Chn represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through art, dance, role play. Teaching To learn about the Islamic festival Eid-ul-Fitr and what this festival means for a Muslim family. Objectives Local Agreed Using a religious celebration as a stimulus, children talk about the special events associated with the Syllabus celebration; Through artefacts, stories and music, children learn about important religious celebrations. example Resources: Weblink; Selection of Muslim artefacts (See weblink, http://www.reonline.org.uk/specials/places-of-worship/islam.htm - teachers would be advised to not include a Teacher information about Islam; Qur`an in the chest, out of respect and due to http://www.articlesoffaith.co.uk/faiths/islam.html – Islamic artefacts; the requirement to perform ritual bathing http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/watch/lets-celebrate-eid - 3 video clips before handling), concealed in treasure chest about Eid; http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2008/10/how-does-your- + glittery tinsel, balloons; paint, paper cut garden-grow.html - Easy lentil pictures. into large regular shapes, square, circle, rectangle, equilateral triangle; Dried pulses such as orange and green lentils, dried beans; Glue, glue spreaders, stiff paper; Dates + almonds for eating. Whole class: Start this session by placing a treasure box of Islamic artefacts in front of you in order to stir interest. Begin with question: What’s in here? Take items out of chest (demonstrate handling items with respect) and display in front of chn; point to the captions as you invite answers to your questions: What’s this called? What is this for? Where would you find this? Reinforce chn’s responses to teach the correct name for each item; item’s use; that this collection of items is from the Muslim faith and would be found in the homes of Muslim people as well as at their place of worship (the Mosque). Conclude with question: Is the chest empty? No! Something else here! Take out decorations! Continue: Today we have some decorations to hang up in the classroom! I wonder what festival we are learning about today? Invite comments + suggestions; give time for chn to describe their experiences of Eid if applicable. Say to chn: Let’s find out more from a girl named Amirah: watch CBeebies weblink: (first 2 of 3 video clips).

Activities 1. Teacher Guided: Painting: A. paint picture to include all cousins and siblings: B. make symmetrical paintings – chn select from large pieces of paper cut into shapes (square, circle, equilateral triangle); fold along line of symmetry; ‘blob’ paint on one half; fold in half and stroke across folded paper to spread paint; open to see effect; leave to dry. 2. Assistant Guided: use dried pulses and beans to create patterns and shapes, (see weblink). 3. Other play contexts: A. Roleplay: Muslim mosque: child size ethnic clothing; artefacts including prayer mat and compass: B. Muslim themed books and jig-saw puzzles. Plenary Eat dates and almonds and play ‘Let’s Make 5’. Talking partners give you 3 facts they have learnt about Eid. List on f/c as class try to meet the challenge of giving 5 facts and display with siblings + cousins paintings. Watch 3rd clip from CBeebies weblink. Say to chn: Wow! Amazing picture! Look at the pictures made in activities; issue challenge to make something similar to the one we saw in the clip! Teach poem Eid is coming by Tony Mitton: Eid is coming, Eid is coming, It’s coming soon. Ramadan ends, with the rise of the moon. ‘There it is, there it is!’ we shriek and cry, As the new moon appears in the evening sky. And now Eid begins as Ramadan is past. The feasting begins with the end of the fast. Outcomes Children will:  Learn about the Muslim festival ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’; recall at least 5 facts  Consolidate their learning with role-play

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