In this lesson, students learn about the key features of Anglican churches.
Some of the features covered include: the font, the altar, the pulpit, the lecturn, the nave, the crucifix and stained glass windows. Students learn about the key purpose of the features, and where they can be found in the church.
Students also begin to comprehend what the features symbolise.
This resource pack contains a comprehensive 16-slide Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching worksheet. Two extension activities are provided in order to challenge higher ability learners.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with NC expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.
Passover is a major Jewish celebration that occurs in Spring to mark the Israelites escape from slavery in Egypt. This presentation explores the story behind Passover, how it is celebrated and the significance of the Seder plate. An engaging PowerPoint to inspire your children to learn about another culture and one of their important festivals.
In this engaging lesson, students consider the places that are important to them. The lesson serves as a foundation for children’s later learning about places that are special to people of different faiths.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Discussing the differences between a house and a home;
-Considering what features make a home a special place to many people;
-Identifying the things that make their own homes a special place;
-Brainstorming other places that people may consider as special, e.g. their town or their school;
-Understanding that different people are individuals, and have their own opinions of places that are special;
-Completing a plenary activity to assess their understanding;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (17 slides) and the template for the main special places activity (provided in Word and PDF). There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.
In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of churches and what happens in them. It was originally taught as a part of an RE unit on ‘Special Places.’
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge harvesting what children already know about mosques, and what they would like to find out;
-Learning the basics about Mosques, before reading and comprehending ‘An Important Job for Qaswa the Camel’ - an age-appropriate story about the first mosque;
-Studying a number of images of different features in mosques and discussing why each feature is important;
-Understanding what makes mosques special places to Muslims, and finding similarities and differences between mosques and churches;
-Completing a plenary activity to assess their understanding;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (24 slides) and the story for the comprehension activity (provided in Word and PDF). There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.
Christmas Split Pin activities. This fun and easy activity is perfect for kids to colour, cut out, pin and play. A great craft activity which incorporates colouring, scissor skills and fine motor skills. ‘Design Technology’ box ticked! Precololured and blank versions available to download.
4 EASY STEPS
Print onto white A4 or A3 card
Colour in the character
Cut out and hole punch the dots
Put the split pins into the holes
Ideal for printing the coloured version as an example and giving the blank characters to the children to colour, cut, pin and play.
Santa, Elf, Angel, Reindeer, Snowman & Penguin characters
Why do Christians call the day Jesus died ‘Good Friday’? Unit of work based on Understanding Christianity planning for year 3 and 4.
Medium term plan, full flipchart for all lessons, medium term plan, title page and resources for lessons.
This script is for an Easter assembly and covers the events leading up to Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection on Easter Sunday, which is the most important festival for Christians. The script includes three eyewitness accounts of the Easter story:
Simon helped carry Jesus’ cross up the hill.
A Roman soldier took a prisoner to his death.
Mary Magdalene discovered Jesus had risen from the dead and instructed her to inform the disciples.
There are 8 concluding statements that promote a gratitude mindset. For example, “If you are healthy today, you are more blessed than millions dying this week.”
Finally, the script asks us to remember our blessings, the true message of Easter, and to celebrate in the Good News that Christ is Risen!
The script is designed for Key Stage 2 and can accommodate 30 children, but it can be edited to suit more or fewer participants. Its running time is around 20-30 minutes, but it can be edited.
There are two poems mentioned in the script, which cannot be reproduced since they are not owned by the author. However, they should be available online, or you can substitute them with similar ones.
The script suggests singing a hymn, “Christ, Be Our Light,” by Bernadette Farrell, but again, this cannot be reproduced. The hymn is merely a suggestion and can be edited or removed depending on time restrictions.
Finally, the script includes a fully animated and transitioned PowerPoint presentation to provide a backdrop to the assembly.
Script Extract:
Good morning and welcome to our assembly. Lent is six weeks, lasting 40 days excluding Sundays, leading up to Easter. This period commences on Ash Wednesday and ends with Holy Week. Easter is the most important festival for Christians.
Lent is a period of introspection and prayer during which Christians recall the story of Jesus being tempted by the devil in the desert. They also strive to reconcile with God before celebrating Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.
YEAR 1 AND 2 - mixed class planning
suitable for Y1 or 2 or both. Differentiated for year groups
Planning for 8 weeks of the RE topic on Judaism: Who is Jewish and what do they believe
FULLY EDITABLE
Assessment: pre unit quiz and recall quiz included in planning
ALL slides with video links - POWERPOINT SLIDES
all resources -
challenge included for each lesson
L1- recall
L2 - what is judaism?
L3 - synagogue
L4 - how God is remembered
L5 - Shabbat
L6 & 7 - Passover
L8 - Hanukkah
Christian celebrations KS1 lesson plan, PowerPoint, worksheet, extension and plenary.
There is a PDF of all of the files and an editable version of each file.
Please note: This lesson was updated on 30th August 2022. If you bought it before this date, please download and use the updated files.
“Easter Symbols Explained: Engaging Resource for KS1”
Discover the rich symbolism of Easter with our comprehensive teaching resource, designed to introduce KS1 children to the significance of Easter symbols in a straightforward manner.
Included in this resource:
-An 18-page PDF explaining Easter symbols and their meanings for Christians
-A sorting activity for matching symbols to their meanings, with two levels of differentiation
-Two exemplary pieces of writing on the topic to guide students in understanding and emulating the writing style
-A vocabulary bank for writing support, available as both a display and printer-friendly version
-6 Easter Symbols worksheets with accompanying answer sheets
Unlock the understanding of Easter symbolism for young learners with our popular resource, perfect for engaging KS1 students in the Easter narrative.
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Year 3/4 RE - Sikhism - 5 Lesson Unit
Lesson 1:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Children should learn:
Sikhs believe Guru Nanak was ‘special’ from the moment of his birth
even as a child, Guru Nanak began to help others to understand God better.
Lesson 2:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Children should learn:
Guru Nanak believed he was sent by God to show people how God wants them to live events in Guru Nanak’s life teach Sikhs to treat others with respect
and equality to reflect on people who are positive role models.
Lesson 3:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Children should learn:
to explore race equality in the school setting Guru Nanak taught that all humans are created by One God and so in God’s sight all people are equal Guru Nanak taught that people should show their beliefs in their actions.
Lesson 4:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Children should learn:
Sikhs show their love for God in the way they live their lives Seva involves Sikhs in serving God through serving others The langar is an example of Sikhs putting service and equality into action.
Lesson 5:
Children should learn:
In this session the group should revisit
This 6 lesson unit is based off of the KS2 Sikhism programme of study:
• make connections between narratives about key events from the lives of the Gurus (eg Guru Nanak, Guru Har Gobind, Guru Gobind Singh) and their teachings about God and how to be a good Sikh, contained in the Guru Granth Sahib
• make connections between the teachings of the Gurus that Sikhs should share what they have with others (vand chhakna) and some ways in which this is practised eg in the Gurdwara
• make connections between Sikhism and other religions in relation to, for example, teachings about loving God and a responsibility to serve others (eg sewa, langar) which motivate individuals, communities and Sikh aid agencies (eg Khalsa Aid)
• make connections between the existence of well-established Sikh communities in Britain and the building of traditionally-designed Gurdwaras in London and other cities
• make connections between the story of Guru Gobind Singh at Baisakhi and the commitments Sikhs make today eg the Khalsa, the 5 Ks, taking amrit, the implications of being named Singh and Kaur
• make connections between key Sikh stories (eg Bhai Khanaya, Bhai Lalo) and beliefs relating to honesty, and to equality Teaching and learning should involve pupils in developing the skill of:
• using specialist vocabulary in communicating their knowledge and understanding of Sikh beliefs and
teachings, practices and symbols Teaching and learning should involve pupils in using and interpreting:
• a range of sources including the Sikh scriptures, stories from the Sikh tradition, the Gurdwara, artefacts,
songs, pictures and symbols, festival food; the media and ICT/ the internet, to gain knowledge and
understanding of Sikh beliefs, teachings and practices
11 Main Ancient Greek / Greece Gods Colouring / Coloring Pages / Sheets Mindfulness A4 Printables.
The 11 Gods / Goddesses inlcuded are:
Zeus
Athena
Poseidon
Aphrodite
Hades
Artemis
Hera
Hestia
Hephaestus
Ares
Hermes
All ready to print on A4 (you could also select multiple to a page so children have a small set each which they can print and write about / annotate in their exercise books.
PowerPoint presentation about Hannukah, the Jewish festival of light. Covers:
When is it?
How long does it last?
Who celebrates Hannukah?
What is Hannukah?
What is a menorah?
How is Hannukah celebrated today?
Hannukah facts
Hannukha craft idea
Class Assembly & Resources: Chinese New Year 2024
Approximately 10 - 15 minutes long.
Suitable for 5 - 9 years.
Full script (Word and PDF), PowerPoint and music attached.
Also includes a small Tai Chi routine for a class to perform (slides 6 - 18).
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Main topics covered:
Chinese Zodiac.
Facts about China.
The Great Wall of China.
Tai Chi routine.
.
I’ve also included 2 additional resources:
A CNY fact sheet and multiple choice questions.
A CNY booklet and activity.
In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the second pillar of Islam - Salah.
Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions about the Salah. They then develop their understanding by learning about the daily prayer routine and the ‘wudu’ (washing ritual).
The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 17-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson, in addition to the worksheet template for the creative ‘routines’ activity (in both Word and PDF). Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners.
In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.
This collective worship/assembly script focuses on May Day, holidays and preparing for new beginnings. It traces the origins of May Day celebrations from ancient Rome to Pope Pius XII establishing May Day as the feast of ‘St. Joseph the Worker’ and the Church proudly stresses that Jesus was a carpenter, trained by Joseph.
Also, for Catholics the month of May is the month of Mary, the Blessed Virgin who is the Mother of the Church and therefore the example for every Catholic to celebrate.
Running time is approximately 15 minutes long and it is intended to be delivered by children, but could be led by the teacher.
Extract:
We have been learning about the tradition of Celebrating May Day, which this year falls on the 6th May.
In medieval times, May Day was often celebrated by young men and women dancing on the village green around a specially decorated tree called a maypole.
The branches of a slender tree were cut off, coloured ribbons tied to the top and the revellers held on to the ends of the ribbons and danced. Some villages still carry on the tradition today.
Before the dancing began there was also a procession led by a woman appointed May Queen for the day.
Worksheets based on Wayland’s Popcorn series A Year of Festivals - 4 books that introduce children to the main religious celebrations in Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism. Each worksheet looks at a different religion: Find out when Christian festivals take place during the year. Complete a chart about Hindu gods, and goddesses. Describe the different Jewish festivals. Learn the meanings of specific religious words in Islam.
