Symbols Religious Education KS2. Learn about religious symbols with these free to use interactive activities.
Buddhist Symbols Interactive
This application consists of a drag and drop labelling exercise for symbols used within the Buddhist temple. By clicking on each symbol, pupils can access a summary information panel about that particular symbol to further explore its symbolic meaning. In the matching activity, the symbols can then be dragged to the corresponding description.
Christian Symbols Interactive
This application consists of a drag and drop labelling exercise for symbols used within the Christian church.
By clicking on each symbol, pupils can access a summary information panel about that particular symbol to further explore its symbolic meaning.
In the matching activity, the symbols can then be dragged to the corresponding description.
Christingle Text
Here we aim to explain the meaning behind Christingles and then we show you how to make one of your own. Christingle means ‘Christ’s Light’ and it is a symbol of the Christian faith.
Easter Eggs Text
For Christians the egg is a symbol of Jesus' resurrection, as when they are cracked open they stand for the empty tomb. No-one actually knows when eggs were first used as symbols at festival times but it was long before Jesus' time.
Pickthepics Images
Beat the clock and select images associated with each religion before your time runs out.
Sikh Symbol, Khanda Video
An explanation of the Khanda and Khalsa and how the former is the symbol that represents the latter. The young man presenting makes a Khanda for his bedroom and explains how the three elements remind Sikhs of God and his power. At every Vasakhi the Nishan Sahib (the name given to the flag) is lowered, the pole washed in milk, and then a new flag is attached and raised.
