This KS2 RE lesson introduces how Jewish families celebrate Shabbat in the UK, using clear case studies and a structured set of activities. Pupils learn when Shabbat begins and ends, explore Orthodox and Progressive traditions, and consider what Shabbat shows about Jewish values. The lesson supports pupils in describing practices and reflecting on family life and rest. It can be used in the unit ‘How do festivals and family life show what matters to jewish people?’.
The resource includes a full lesson plan, a 15‑slide PowerPoint, differentiated worksheets and a Shabbat table activity. It is suitable for Lower KS2 and Upper KS2 and links directly to curriculum objectives on Jewish beliefs, practices and festivals.

What’s Included:
✔ Lesson plan
✔ PowerPoint presentation (15 slides)
✔ Worksheets / task sheets (3 differentiated comparison sheets)
✔ Case‑study sheets (Orthodox and Progressive families)
✔ Create‑your‑own Shabbat table worksheet
✔ Exemplar Shabbat table
✔ Answer sheets for all worksheets

Lesson Overview:
★ Starter: Pupils imagine a peaceful sunset and discuss what families might pause at the end of the week.
★ Main: Teacher input on Shabbat, followed by case‑study comparisons and a Shabbat table labelling activity.
★ Plenary: Pupils write a reflective sentence about what Jewish families appreciate most about Shabbat.

Why It’s Useful:
✔ Differentiated for mixed‑ability classes
✔ Follows National Curriculum objectives for KS2 RE
✔ Fully resourced for a 30–60 minute lesson
✔ Printable and editable materials

This lesson works well for KS2 RE units on Judaism, festivals, family life or values. It can be used for whole‑class teaching, small‑group work or homework tasks.
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