Chinese New Year (A World of Festivals S.) (Festivals and Faiths)
by Catherine Chambers
Describes the traditions, ceremonies, and foods associated with the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Seriwanija Jataka (550 Jataka for Children, #3)
by Subhashini Sumanasekara and Dinesh Deckker
The Seeking Religon CD-ROMs provide a mixture of starter, main and plenary activities for use with an interactive whiteboard or data projector. Complimenting the Key Stage 3 strategy and the Framework document, the activities are designed to be fun and engaging and encourage whole-class interaction. This CD-ROM includes: - Activities to support the Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist titles in the Seeking Religion series.
This title looks at Buddhist temples and what they mean to those who follow Buddhism. The religious services that people participate in, signs and symbols important to Buddhists, festivals and holy places are also looked at in detail.
What do Buddhists believe? How do they celebrate what is important to them? What food do they eat during festival time? How do Buddhists in the UK celebrate? Read this book to find out the answers to these questions and more. Celebrating Buddhist Festivals looks at important religious and family days in the Buddhist calendar, and gets readers to take part by cooking some of the food central to Buddhist celebrations. The book looks at both international and UK examples of Buddhist celebrations I...
"Story Readers" are a Religious Education resource for teachers involved in teaching primary years 7-11. They have been designed to assist specialists and non-specialists alike by providing various types of information, suggestions and child-centred material in the form of a Teacher's Book and a set of accompanying worksheets. The Teacher's Book is divided into chapters, each of which centres around one story, which has been written to be read aloud to the class. Background information and exten...
Introduce the benefits of meditation to kids (ages 7-10) with this practical and playful guide. Start your kids off on a path to self-awareness through meditation! Written in easy-to-understand language, Meditation for Kids empowers kids to start learning and practicing meditation to stay calm, focused, and confident so they can work through daily stresses and manage tough emotions. This extensive guide features options for both seated and walking meditation practices with more than a dozen...
Ideal for introducing young learners to the concept of religion, this exciting series explores places of worship, festivals, celebrations, and religious ceremonies through accessible text and engaging illustrations.
Follow Buddha on a wild journey— from mountain peaks to the ocean deep, past Saturn’s rings and butterfly wings. This sweet story reveals that Buddha can be found everywhere you go.
This book moves chronologically through the calendar year and looks at the typical events, customs and celebrations celebrated by Buddhist children. Festivals such as Hana Matsuri, Wesak or Parinirvanay, and personal customs such as Sangha Day and Kathina are experienced through the use of religious articles, books, buildings, symbols and food. Look inside eight-year-old Carolina's diary to read what it's like to be at each event.
The Light of Wisdom - Buddha's Story for Kids
by Subhashini Sumanasekara and Dinesh Deckker
Modern World Religions: Buddhism Pupil Book Core (Modern World Religions)
by Cavan Wood
Produced specifically to answer QCA concerns over attainment and assessment in RE at Key Stage 3, "Modern World Religions" is a series that balances learning about religions with learning from religions. It comprises differentiated Student Books, Teacher's Resource Packs and CD-ROMs, on the six major world faiths. Clearly-structured spreads introduce both "learning about" objectives and "learning from" objectives, ensuring that students achieve the right balance. Specifically targeted tasks help...
Living Religions: Living Buddhism (Living Religions)
One of a series that focuses on major religions and their relevance to contemporary life. It offers a balance of information about each religion and an exploration of how we can learn from it. The text looks at the founders and significant individuals in the religion and its key beliefs, signs and symbols. Worship is also covered, the festivals, celebrations, rites of passage, pilgrimages and sacred places. Moral issues and ultimate questions are presented and considered. The concepts explored i...