The cow - an animal sacred to Hindus

Topics Reception
This unit is part of Animals Sacred and Mythical Animals

Objectives

Early learning goals

  • Speak confidently in a familiar group, talk about ideas, and choose the resources needed for chosen activities.
  • Know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, communities and traditions.
  • Use what has been learnt about media and materials in original ways.
  • Handle equipment and tools effectively, including pencils for writing.

Lesson Planning

Children learn that many Hindus consider the cow to be a special animal and are able to identify why. They identify how their behaviour can have a positive impact on others.

Teaching Outcomes
To know that a unicorn is a mythical animal; to share ideas with adults and peers and justify opinions; to select and use equipment and tools to create own images of unicorns.

Children will:

  • Understand that some religious communities have special animals.
  • Recognise why cows are sacred to Hindus.
  • Identify different ways Hindus celebrate the cow.
  • Recognise that offering to help other people is a positive behaviour trait.

You Will Need

  • Socks
  • Fabric
  • Ingredients and utensils for milk shakes
  • Ribbons
  • Tissue paper
  • Glue/stapler
  • White rectangles of cloth
  • Bright powder paint
  • Mist spray
  • Handwriting pencils