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New Life and Easter Curriculum Area: Religious Education Level: Key Stage 1 (Year 1) – Ages 5-6 Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Understand the symbolism of eggs in connection to new life. Recognise how new life in Spring relates to the resurrection of Jesus. Explain why Christians celebrate Easter. Illustrate scenes from Good Friday and Easter Sunday on an egg template. Lesson Structure (60 Minutes)

1. Introduction – What Do Eggs Represent? (10 mins) Teacher Prompts & Questions:

Show the class a real egg. Ask: What do we find inside an egg? What happens when a chick hatches? Discuss how an egg holds new life and new beginnings. Link to Easter:

Explain that Christians believe Easter is about new life because Jesus came back to life. Like a chick coming from an egg, Jesus emerged from His tomb. 2. Spring and New Life (10 mins) Discussion:

Display pictures of spring: baby animals, flowers blooming, trees growing leaves again. Explain that Spring is a time of new life — just like Easter! Ask students: What signs of new life do we see in Spring? Why do we celebrate Easter in Spring? 3. The Easter Story – Good Friday & Easter Sunday (15 mins) Storytelling (Use simple, engaging language):

Good Friday: Jesus was placed in a tomb after He died. Easter Sunday: The tomb was empty! Jesus had risen. Show two simple images: one of a closed tomb, one of an open tomb with Jesus alive. Questions for Engagement:

How do you think Jesus’ friends felt when they saw the empty tomb? How does this connect to the idea of new life? 4. Activity – Drawing on an Easter Egg (20 mins) Task:

Provide each student with a large egg-shaped piece of paper. One side: Draw a picture of Good Friday (Jesus in the tomb). Other side: Draw Easter Sunday (The tomb open, Jesus alive). Discussion while they work:

Ask: Why do Christians use eggs at Easter? Reinforce: The egg is a symbol—just like Jesus, new life comes from inside! 5. Reflection and Recap (5 mins) Share some of the children’s drawings. Revisit key points: Eggs = new life Jesus = new life Easter = a time of celebration Ask: What is something new you have learned today?

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The Symbolism of Eggs Curriculum Links Subject: Religious Education (RE) Key Stage: KS1 Year Group: Year 1 (Ages 5-6) National Curriculum Aim:

To develop an understanding of religious symbols and their meanings. To explore the story of Easter and the Christian belief in Jesus’ resurrection. To express ideas creatively through art and discussion. Lesson Duration: 60 Minutes Class Size: 25 Students

Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

Understand the meaning of Easter and the Christian belief in Jesus’ resurrection. Explain why eggs are an important symbol of new life during Easter. Recognise how Easter connects to spring and nature’s renewal. Create an artistic representation of Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Lesson Outline Slide 1: Title Slide The Symbolism of Eggs at Easter (Age Group: Year 1 - KS1)

Slide 2: Learning Objectives We are learning to: ✅ Understand the meaning and symbolism of Easter. ✅ Recognise how eggs represent new life and renewal. ✅ Connect Easter to the changes we see in spring. ✅ Share our ideas creatively.

Slide 3: Introducing Easter Easter is a Christian celebration. It remembers the story of Jesus’ death on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Christians believe Jesus came back to life, showing new life and hope. ❓ Question: Why do you think Easter is important to Christians?

Slide 4: What Does the Egg Represent? 🐣 The Egg = A Symbol of New Life 🎉

Just as a chick hatches from an egg, Christians believe Jesus rose from the tomb. Eggs remind Christians of Jesus’ rebirth and new beginnings. This is why eggs are given at Easter – they symbolise hope and new life. ❓ Questions:

What comes out of an egg? What does that tell us about life? How is a chick hatching like Jesus leaving the tomb? Slide 5: Connection to Spring and New Life Spring is a season of new life! 🌱🐑🌸

Flowers bloom, trees grow new leaves, and baby animals are born. Easter happens in spring, reminding us that life begins again. Just like nature comes alive in spring, Christians believe Jesus came back to life on Easter Sunday. ❓ Question: What signs of new life do we see in spring?

Slide 6: The Easter Story – Good Friday Jesus was crucified on the cross on Good Friday. His followers were very sad. 😢 He was placed in a tomb – a cave-like grave – with a big stone rolled in front. Activity Step 1: 🖍 Draw this scene on one side of an egg shape. (Use dark, quiet colours to show sadness.)

❓ Question: How do you think Jesus’ friends felt on Good Friday?

Slide 7: The Easter Story – Easter Sunday On Easter Sunday, Jesus’ tomb was found empty. Christians believe he came back to life! 🎉 This is why Easter is a happy time – it reminds Christians of hope and joy. Activity Step 2: 🖍 Draw this scene on the other side of the egg shape. (Use bright colours to show happiness and hope.)

❓ Question: How do you think Jesus' friends felt when they saw the empty tomb?

Slide 8: The Easter Egg Activity Each child will decorate an egg shape with two scenes:

🎨 Side 1: Good Friday (Jesus on the cross or the tomb) 🎨 Side 2: Easter Sunday (Jesus risen, empty tomb, or joyful celebration)

💡 Use dark colours for sadness, and bright colours for joy!

❓ Question: Why do we use eggs to remember Easter?

Slide 9: Reflection and Discussion 🤔 What did we learn about Easter today? 🌿 How does an egg remind us of Jesus’ story? 🐣 What other signs of new life can we think of?

Slide 10: Summary 📖 Easter is a Christian celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. 🐣 Eggs remind us of new life and hope. 🌱 Spring also shows us new life in nature. 🎨 Our Easter egg art helps us remember both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Final Question: What do you think Easter teaches us about hope and new beginnings?

Resources Required ✅ Large egg-shaped paper cut-outs for each child ✅ Colouring pencils/crayons ✅ Pencils for sketching ✅ A simple video of the Easter story (teacher’s choice)

Assessment Opportunities Observation – Monitor children's engagement and understanding during discussions. Questioning – Use open-ended questions to gauge understanding. Artwork Review – Ask students to explain their drawings and how they relate to Easter.