Special Journey to Mecca/Makkah

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Transport: On the Move My Special Journeys

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Objectives

Early Learning Goals

Talk about past and present events in your life and in the lives of family members. Know that other children don’t always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this. Know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions.
Sing songs, make music and dance and experiment with ways of changing them. Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function.
Express yourself effectively, showing awareness of listeners’ needs. Use past, present and future forms accurately when talking about events that have happened or are to happen in the future. Develop own narratives and explanations by connecting ideas or events.

Lesson Planning

Learn about the Hajj and discover some of the symbols and traditions of Islam.

Teaching Outcomes:

To learn about the Hajj, the pilgrimage undertaken by Muslim people at least once in their lifetime.
To learn about some of the symbols and traditions of Islam.

Children will:

Learn about Hajj and its importance to Muslim people.
Recognise and identify Islamic symbols and traditions.

Planning

Provided Resources

Hajj craft activities sheet

Unit Resources

You Will Need

Suitcase: packed with Ihram (simple white clothing), flip-flops (for in the shower), trainers or comfortable walking shoes, sun cream, sun glasses, prayer mat, water bottle, small pouch/bag containing 21 small pebbles
Hajj certificate of attendance
PE apparatus for Celebration of Hajj activities
Resources for craft activities
Ingredients for biscuits

Weblinks

CBBC Newsround 'The Hajj' from bbc.co.uk
Children's Hajj: role play -YouTube clip
Vehicles song -YouTube clip