KS1 RE Resources & Lesson Plans
Explore ready-to-teach KS1 RE resources, lesson plans and schemes of work for Years 1 and 2. Our Religious Education lessons help children learn about different religions, beliefs, celebrations, places of worship and ways of life, while developing their ability to ask questions, discuss ideas and reflect on different perspectives. Find engaging KS1 Religious Education activities, presentations and printable resources that make planning and teaching RE easier.
Year 1 RE
Explore engaging Year 1 RE resources, lesson plans and schemes of work that introduce children to religious beliefs, celebrations, places of worship and ways of life.
Year 2 RE
Discover ready-to-teach Year 2 RE lessons that help children deepen their understanding of religions, beliefs, traditions and different perspectives.
RE Curriculum Pack
Plan Religious Education across your school with a complete curriculum pack of carefully sequenced schemes of work for Years 1 to 6.
Explore KS1 Religious Education
Beliefs & Practices
Help children discover what different people believe and some of the ways those beliefs can shape worship, traditions and everyday life.
- Beliefs about God and the world
- Prayer and worship
- Sacred objects and symbols
- Religious traditions
- Ways beliefs influence life
Celebrations & Special Times
Discover how and why people mark important occasions, festivals and special times within different religious and cultural traditions.
- Religious festivals
- Special days and seasons
- Food, music and traditions
- Family and community celebrations
- Why celebrations are important
Places, Belonging & Community
Encourage children to explore places of worship, religious communities and the different ways people express identity and belonging.
- Places of worship
- Religious communities
- Belonging and identity
- Welcoming and helping others
- Similarities and differences
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Why teachers choose PlanBee KS1 RE resources
Ready-to-teach KS1 RE lesson plans and schemes of work designed to build children's knowledge of religions and worldviews, encourage thoughtful discussion and reflection, and save valuable planning time.
Explore religions and worldviews
Help children learn about different beliefs, traditions, stories, celebrations and ways of life while recognising similarities and differences between people's experiences.
Encourage enquiry and reflection
Give children opportunities to ask questions, discuss ideas, listen to different perspectives and begin to explain their own thoughts about beliefs and values.
Complete KS1 RE lesson plans
Save planning time with complete RE lessons including teaching slides, detailed lesson plans, differentiated activities and printable classroom resources.
Build knowledge step by step
Develop children's understanding through carefully structured lessons exploring religious stories, beliefs and practices, places of worship, celebrations, belonging and community.
Explore our KS1 RE Resources
Browse our complete collection of RE KS1 resources, lesson plans and schemes of work for Years 1 and 2. Explore engaging Religious Education lessons covering religious stories, beliefs and practices, celebrations, places of worship, belonging, values and worldviews, all designed to build children’s knowledge, encourage thoughtful discussion and develop their understanding of different beliefs and perspectives.
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Frequently Asked Questions about KS1 RE
What is taught in RE KS1?
KS1 Religious Education introduces children to different religions, beliefs and worldviews. Children can explore religious stories, beliefs and practices, celebrations, places of worship, belonging and community, while learning to ask questions, discuss ideas and recognise different perspectives.
What KS1 RE resources does PlanBee provide?
PlanBee offers ready-to-teach KS1 RE resources for Years 1 and 2, including complete schemes of work and individual lesson plans. Resources include teaching slides, detailed lesson plans, differentiated activities and printable resources to support teaching and learning.
Which religions are covered in PlanBee's KS1 RE resources?
Our KS1 RE lessons explore a range of religious traditions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism, as well as wider themes relating to beliefs, values and worldviews. Individual schemes focus on different aspects of religion and belief.
Do you have KS1 RE schemes of work?
Yes. Our KS1 RE schemes of work provide a sequence of lessons designed to develop children's knowledge and understanding over time. You can browse schemes for Years 1 and 2 alongside individual RE lesson packs.
What is included in a KS1 RE lesson plan?
PlanBee KS1 RE lesson packs typically include a detailed lesson plan, teaching presentation, differentiated activities and printable resources. Complete schemes of work bring a sequence of lessons together to make planning an RE topic easier.
Are these RE resources suitable for both Year 1 and Year 2?
Yes. PlanBee provides RE resources specifically designed for children in Years 1 and 2. You can browse the complete KS1 collection or explore the dedicated Year 1 RE and Year 2 RE collections to find age-appropriate lessons.
Do KS1 RE lessons include activities and worksheets?
Yes. Our KS1 RE lessons include a variety of activities and printable resources to help children explore and respond to what they have learned. Depending on the lesson, these may include discussion tasks, sorting and matching activities, writing, drawing, comparison activities and worksheets. All our lessons are differentiated to support adaptive teaching.
Do PlanBee's KS1 RE resources follow the National Curriculum?
Religious Education is not part of the National Curriculum in England in the same way as subjects such as Science or Art and Design. Maintained schools usually follow their locally agreed RE syllabus, while requirements can differ for academies and schools with a religious character. PlanBee's KS1 RE resources are designed to support common areas of primary RE teaching, but schools should select and sequence resources according to their own RE curriculum or agreed syllabus.
