This wide-ranging and comprehensive RE quiz contains 40 questions. It was originally designed for high attaining year 5/6 classes as an end of term activity, but may also be suitable for lower KS3 groups. Questions are split into 8 rounds of 5 questions each. To add variety and promote engagement, there are a range of regular, true or false, multiple choice and picture questions. Answers are given at the end of each round. The rounds included are: 1.) Churches 2.) Jesus Christ 3.) Islam 4.) Buddhism 5.) Judaism 6.) Hinduism 7.) Religion around the World 8.) Final Round Lucky Dip A team answer sheet is included, provided in both Word and PDF.

In this engaging and informative lesson, students learn about the different types of writing in the Bible, consider how these different writing forms get across key messages, and apply this knowledge in creating their own thoughtful texts. They learn through: -Recalling and remembering how to reference different sections of the Bible; -Acting as ‘Bible Detectives’, follwing references in order to find different styles of writing; -Analysing how different styles of writing add to meanings/ messages; -Considering important messages and lessons that they have been given in their own lives, and applying knowledge of different writing styles to contribute to a ‘Class Bible’; -Evaluating their ‘Class Bible’ through thought-provoking reflection questions; This resource pack contains a comprehensive and colourful 17-slide Powerpoint, which guides teachers and students through the learning activities. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. A part of the lesson includes using Bibles, so you will need enough for at least one per group in your class. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with national 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 detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Islam. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Islam Overview; -Islamic Beliefs; -Islam Timeline; -Key Vocabulary; -Top Ten Facts; -Answers to the Important Questions. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Judaism. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Judaism Overview; -Jewish Beliefs; -Judaism Timeline; -Key Vocabulary; -Top Ten Facts; -Answers to the Important Questions. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

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.

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.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Buddhism. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Buddhism Overview; -Buddhist Beliefs; -Buddhism Timeline; -Key Vocabulary; -Top Ten Facts; -Answers to the Important Questions. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children being introduced to the life of Jesus in RE. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -The Importance of Jesus - ‘Information about his Life’ and ‘Christian Beliefs’; -The Baptism of Jesus - ‘Jesus Early Life’, ‘John the Baptist’ and ‘Jesus’ Baptism;’ -The Twelve Disciples; -Personal Sprituality - Key Questions; -Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most appropriate for KS2 children.

In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of Moses, through learning about the ten plagues of Egypt. They are encouraged to think deeply about the meanings that can be taken from the story, and consider ideas such as punishment and God’s power. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall - gauging children’s prior knowledge of Judaism - including Jewish persecution in Egypt and Moses’ early life; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video about the ten plagues, and attempting to recall them all ; -Considering the severity of each of the plagues, and discussing some of the moral and ethical implications of the story; -Considering their own attitudes towards the ideas presented in the story; -Writing a newspaper report about the plagues from the perspective of an imaginary Egyptian journalist, using the provided newspaper template; -Completing a plenary to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive 16-slide Powerpoint, the hyperlinked video and the newspaper template (in both Word and PDF). In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - 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 are introduced to who Siddhartha Gautama was, and learn how he became the Buddha. They also begin to discuss the ‘Middle Way’, and consider how these ideas can be applied to modern life. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Buddha; -Watching a short video (hyperlinked) about the life of Siddhartha Gautama; -Explaining the key events in his life, using a storyboard template; -Discussing what is meant by the ‘Middle Way’, and how this helped Gautama to find enlightenment; -Thinking about how they can apply the ideas of the ‘Middle Way’ to their own lives; -Considering a deeper thinking extension question; -Completing a plenary to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching worksheet. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - 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.

This purposeful and original collective worship session aims to introduce children to the concept of spirituality, through: -Defining what spirituality is and what it means to each of us; -Understanding what our spirituality is made up of and what inspires our sense of spirituality; -Demonstrating what spirituality may look and feel like for different people; -Considering how different stimulus affects each of us spiritually; -Looking at their own lives and their school lives and considering opportunities for spiritual growth; -Ending with reflection, a prayer and a well-linked hymn. The worship draws on ideas from leaders in the field of developing primary spirituality, including David Holmes and Dr Rebecca Nye. This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. Due to the nature of spirituality, there are some aspects of the discussion that are individual to the speaker/ school but if these do not fit your setting they can be easily edited as you see fit - the structure itself is clear. It is a comprehensive (28 slides in total) there is enough material for a 30-40 minute session, two 20-minute sessions, or for you to pick and choose the material that you would like to use for your own session. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the worship is included. Hope that you find this useful!

In this engaging lesson, students gain a deeper understanding of the Noble Eightfold Path - the eight practices governing the lives of Buddhists. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Defining what the Eightfold Path is; -Breaking down the different practices that make up the Eightfold Path; -Establishing why Buddhists follow the Eightfold Path; -Thinking about how they can apply the principles of the Eightfold Path to their own lives; -Considering a deeper thinking extension question; -Completing a plenary to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching worksheet. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - 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.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Christianity. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Christianity Overview; -Christian Beliefs; -Christianity Timeline; -Key Vocabulary; -Top Ten Facts; -Answers to the Important Questions. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

In this engaging lesson, students read and interpret ‘The Parable of the Lost Son’ (also known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son). The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Defining what ‘forgiveness’ means; -Knowledge recall - remembering key facts about Jesus’ life and teaching; -Understanding how it can be difficult, but important, to forgive; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video of the parable; -Demonstrating understanding of the parable through Bloom’s Taxonomy-style activities, including defining, remembering, inferring, sequencing, analysing, applying and creating activities; -Considering the messages that they can take for their own lives from this parable; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. The resource pack includes everything you need to teach the lesson, including the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and the Bloom’s Taxonomy worksheet (provided in both Word and as a PDF). Just download and teach! In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 with minor adaptations for age - 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 and informative lesson, children learn what symbols are, and begin to interpret and reflect on the meaning of symbols. They apply this knowledge in creating their own symbols, considering what the objects/ animals, colours and shapes that they select represent. I used this as an introductory lesson, before then going into more depth about different religious symbols in the subsequent lessons. Children enjoyed it and it gave them a solid understanding of symbols to build on in the next steps of their learning. This resource pack contains a comprehensive and colourful 15-slide Powerpoint, which guides teachers and students through the learning activities. A template worksheet is also provided (in Word and PDF) for the students to create and describe their symbol. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in both Years 1 and 2 - the key learning is aligned with national 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.

In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the Sikh religion and to the first Sikh Guru: Guru Nanak. They learn about the key events in his life, including his vision of God, and they begin to understand the importance of Guru Nanak to people who follow Sikhism. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Considering what children already know about Sikhism, and what they would still like to know; -Introducing children to the Sikh religion, including sharing information about where and when the faith started; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video (hyperlinked) to find out about the main events of Guru Nanak’s life; -Answering questions to check their understanding of the video information; -Finding out key information about how the Sikh Guru tradition started as a result of Guru Nanak, and then introducing them to information about how his life is celebrated today (hyperlinked); -Considering personal spirituality questions, including their perceptions of the Guru Nanak’s main revelations about God. -Comparing Guru Nanak’s ‘turning point’ with the turning point of prophets/ characters in other religions; -Completing a creative task in which they consider a ‘turning point’ in their own lives; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objectives. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (15 slides) and the hyperlink for the video/ additional information. 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 2 - (predominantly upper KS2) the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the third pillar of Islam - Zakah. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions about Zakah. They then develop their understanding by learning about why Muslims give Zakah and how it benefits others, before comparing these ideas with their own personal views on generosity and charity. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 18-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson. 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.