Y6 RE Designing a Prayer Garden

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In our RE lesson this week, we explored the meaning of prayer during Lent and how it helps us grow closer to Jesus Christ.

We began by looking at a teaching from the Gospel of Matthew 6:6, where Jesus encourages believers to find a quiet place to pray. This helped pupils think about why Christians value personal prayer and reflection.

To bring this learning to life, pupils designed their own prayer gardens. Each garden represented a journey through Lent and included meaningful features such as:

  • Quiet benches to represent silent reflection and listening to God

  • Water fountains to symbolise how prayer helps faith grow, like water helps plants grow

  • Flower paths showing spiritual growth and hope

  • Crosses or candle areas to remind Christians of Jesus’ love and sacrifice as they prepare for Easter

The activity allowed pupils to think carefully about symbolism while expressing their ideas creatively. They also wrote their own short Lenten prayers, reflecting on gratitude, hope, and guidance.


This lesson supported pupils in understanding how prayer can be a time for reflection, gratitude, and personal growth. It was wonderful to see the thoughtful ideas and creativity shown in their garden design




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