Festivals from Around the World

Volume 1 & Volume 2

Written specifically for use with students with severe learning difficulties by a former deputy head teacher and advisor for SEN. Attractive visuals to hold pupils' concentration and aid understanding of difficult concepts. Multi-sensory activities to re-emphasize the concepts.

Colourful, animated PowerPoint presentations on the accompanying CD-ROM, with music and sound effects, covering the following festivals:

Volume 1:
  • Hina Matsuri (Japanese)
  • Bonfire Night (British)
  • Ramadan (Muslim)
  • Wesak (Buddhist)
  • Shavuot (Jewish)
  • Holi (Hindu)

Volume 2:
  • Christmas (Plus bonus Father Christmas presentation!)
  • Easter
  • Pentecost
  • Christian/Western New Year
  • Chinese New Year
  • Sikh New Year

Many suggestions for sensory activities to enhance learning about these religious/cultural festivals:
  • Role plays with suggested props
  • Music to listen to and make
  • Foods to taste and smell
  • Objects to touch, feel and smell
  • Extension activities for the more able

Detailed advice for teachers includes:
  • Background and additional information on each festival
  • Additional advice and guidance for practical activities
  • Areas of caution
  • A detailed listing of all slides and their contents.

Click the blue Preview buttons to preview the resource.
Volume 1
Preview 1: the paper part of Volume 1. Preview 2: A sample of one of the PowerPoint presentations, showing the first 10 slides.
Volume 2
Preview 1: the paper part of Volume 2. Preview 2: A sample of one of the PowerPoint presentations, showing the first 11 slides.

What do teachers say about this resource? (3261)

a valuable resource for teaching SEN

J Howell, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

I liked the sound effects! This would be good for the more severe learners and those with visual problems. I also liked the fact that animation was used too. Children with SEN really enjoy presentations with animation.

D Wilson, MLD Teacher & Dyslexia Specialist, Peer Reviewer

I enjoyed the quality of the powerpoints presentations, the style of the presentations and the fun, engaging graphics that were used. I also particularly liked the notes and suggestions for activities that were included... Engages and stimulates pupils/learners who can interact with the presentations. And provides teachers with the resources and ideas to enhance the quality of teaching and learning of this topic. Clear differentiated tasks and resources that would enhance the learning of a range of learners with a range of different special educational needs... Would recommend others to consider it.

A Chapman, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

Excellent. - the research information in conjunction with the powerpoint presentations will save a lot of time preparing / adapting sessions for students - preferable to trawling through multiple web sites as I frequently have to do.

can easily be adapted to suit length of session / project work.
Information + activities runs across milestones experiential + level of engagement for individual students.

S Holt, Lecturer & Peer Reviewer

Great. Lots of content, and it looks nice too! Using a multi sensory approach is always a bonus. It means the children are more likely to engage with the materials and remember some of the information. It is also good for the staff to use clever technology!

G Howard, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (2482)

As a S.L.D school and post-16 teacher it has helped to deliver festivals in a different and fun way for all of my pupils, PMLD included.

R Lyon, Assistant Headteacher & Customer