This assembly introduces children to the history of Mothering Sunday. It discusses Mothers’ Day Festival from USA as well. The term “mother” is used to include those who do not have a mother or who may had a step mother. A traditional Simnel cake is introduced along with the tradition of giving flowers to mothers on Mothering Sunday. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This Assembly is aimed at 4-9 year olds. It wakes a broad view of “mothers” and points out that even Paddington who is an orphan needs a “mother”. The assembly briefly looks at the need for foster families and adoption. It explores how we need to care for those going on a long journey and it could be used to touch on immigration or refugees. The other main theme is that in families we do know each other really well and we know what is special about them. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

The story explores the themes of working together, appreciating other peoples’ talents and using what we have. There is a shorter version of the story (omit the italics part of the story). Pupils are encouraged to identify with the colours and to do certain actions when the colour name is mentioned, making this a story with audience participation. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly starts with a very brief story which emphasises different types of knowledge and the different values different people put on different kinds of knowledge. This is used to promote thought and discussion about Respect. This assembly could also fit the Good to Be Me theme, Values Assemblies as well as general primary assembly themes. IMPORTANT If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly opens up the idea that how we perceive the world can make a difference to how well we do. It offers four simple ideas that families and schools can take up to reduce stress and worry in our daily lives. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

Story of a child getting into bother while waiting for her mother to finish the chores to play together. Kayla uses books to inspire her play, but with messy consequences. Her mother solves the problem. CHildren are encouraged to think about the message behind the story. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This Assembly contains a story that is important to Buddhists. It is an ancient story about friendship that has been retold millions of times. It tells about the power of friendship and how creatures who had been perceived as “natural enemies” can become friends. This story also tells us about the need to tolerate people and creatures that we may not immediately like. This can be used for many assembly themes like “Getting on and Falling out”, “festivals”, “Friends” “Tolerance” etc. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

In this story the businessman is not able appreciate what the fisherman has in his life, he can only see what he did not have. This assembly encourages pupils to remember to be more appreciative of what they currently have; to remember to show gratitude. This assembly fits into many assembly themes, Values, SEAL, Relationships etc. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This is a retelling of a well-known story about the important things in life, the things we really value, and how to fit everything in. This Assembly encourages pupils to remember to value the BIG things in our lives and remembering to value these things FIRST before worrying about the little things. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly forms one a a series of assemblies for the SEAL Theme of “Relationships”. It introduces a child who finds self-control hard and a method that his father uses to help his child to achieve control of his anger. This Assembly fits with many Assembly themes including British Values, Good to Be Me, All About Me, etc. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly is about knowing right from wrong. This is based on a story written by someone who was born in Africa. It offers an opportunity to point out the differences between those who live in the country and those who live in towns and cities. It is suitable for Assembly themes like Respect, British Values, SEAL theme of Relationships as well as those about Animals. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly demonstrates the importance of not cheating through this story about a builder. It offers opportunities to think about how the builder was feeling at different stages in the story. The underlying message is how if you cheat you could often be cheating yourself. The Assembly fits with British Values, SEAL Themes and many general assembly themes. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This Assembly introduces the idea of Good Manners which are about behaving in a respectful way, showing care and consideration to and for others. It encourages children to have Excellent Manners to help pupils to have better relationships with the people they know and with those who they will meet. *I know how to say and do some things to be polite. I am beginning to understand that being polite is important I know when other people are showing respect * The music license for this assembly only allows you to use this assembly or parts of it, in your own school as many times as you wish, and if you change school you cannot take this resource with you. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly considers how continually “driving fast” can make us unaware of the world around us. It encourages pupils to think about whether they are “going too fast to care”. It also points out that things may not be what they first seem and that we should not make hasty judgements. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly retells the story of Moses as a baby for lower Primary pupils. It briefly explores the strength of a mother’s love for her baby. It encourages the children to ask their older relatives about any traditions that they used to observe. This assembly is one from the Festivals series produced by Mirror Assemblies. IMPORTANT The license for using this assembly in your own class is £3, but if you wish to use this resource for a whole school assembly you will need to purchase the school license. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This Assembly is aimed at the youngest children in the primary age range. It retells a story of an imaginary friend who gets into trouble. The storyteller needs to show positive thinking and to demonstrate being brave. It is a short introduction to both these traits. It would fit well into any Values theme as well as SEAL theme “good to Be Me”. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This is a child’s retelling of her families experience in a flood. It emphasises the understanding of what is mine is mine, what is yours is yours. It is a good way to look at property, and then one will never be tempted to steal it. The Learning Intentions are: • I can tell you some things that people do when faced with a life-threatening situation. • I know why some people suddenly leave their homes and become temporary refugees. • I can list some things that people consider to be important possessions.

This assembly is aimed at the lower Primary age range and is about relationships between friends and the power of encouragement. It touches on inclusion and perseverance. This assembly fits with British Value Themes, SEAL themes as well as general assembly themes. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This assembly introduces Upper Primary age range to idea that some journeys are only in one direction – journeying through life. It encourages pupils to see journeys beyond the literal. It is one from the Journeys theme by Mirror Assemblies but it also fits with many common Primary School Assembly themes like, Change, Moving on, Fear of the Unknown etc. If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk

This Assembly is adapted for the theme of Journeys. It extends the physical journeys to include journeys in life. It links with many general assembly themes like Relationships, Changes, Families, etc *I know that some people consider life a “journey” I am beginning to understand how life experiences can change people. I can tell you something in my life journey that has changed me. * If you like this assembly and are looking for others for throughout the school year, you will find it more economical to purchase themes from Mirrorassemblies.co.uk where your school can subscribe to any number of themes for periods from one term to 5 years. This will allow you access to all new assembly materials added to that theme or those themes instantly. Mirror Assemblies also provide ready-made assemblies including scripts presentations and linked music in the form of a presentation which encourages thought and reflection as a warm-up for the main part of the assembly. For more information go to mirrorassemblies.co.uk