This resource includes an assembly plan and 16 slide PowerPoint for Black History Month in October. It is suitable to use with KS2 or secondary aged children. The slideshow gives the opportunity to discuss why we might focus on black history for a month. It covers prehistory, ancient civilizations and 18th and 19th century Britain. There are 6 slides which outline key achievements of 6 different people of African or Caribbean descent, who have achieved great things in the past few centuries from Nelson Mandela to Mo Farah. (Please note no photos of the people are included owing to copyright restrictions). The plan gives details about how to use the slideshow. I like to lead assemblies that are interactive and relevant to the children’s lives, so the plan gives plenty of opportunities for children to discuss ideas, give feedback and reflect.

This resource includes an assembly plan and 19 slide PowerPoint to use for Women's History Month or International Women's Day on 8th March. No further preparation needed. The assembly is suitable to use with KS2 or secondary aged children. The slideshow provides the opportunity to discuss why we might focus on women's history, before moving on to give details on how women's circumstances changed from ancient times to today. There are 10 slides which outline key achievements of 10 different women, from Marie Curie to J K Rowling. The plan (pdf) gives details about how to use the slideshow. I like to lead assemblies that are interactive and relevant to the children's lives, so the plan gives plenty of opportunity for children to discuss ideas, give feedback and reflect. The PowerPoint and plan are in the zip file. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. Updated in February 2025.

An interactive 76 slide PowerPoint quiz to use for International Women's Day or Women's History Month. It contains 67 fascinating questions on pioneering women around the world, women's history, celebrities and equal rights issues in 2025. Perfect for using with ages 9 - 16. Use as a starter, an assembly, a filler or a main activity. All questions are multiple choice and fit into 6 different categories: Firsts for Women; Where in the World; World Leaders; Suffragettes and Social Activists; Guess Who and 2024-2025. After you have chosen an answer for each question, click again and the correct answer flashes, while the wrong answers fly off the page. Extra facts are included to help your class learn even more. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is run as a slideshow. An answer sheet is also included.

A simple 30 page presentation retelling Jesus’ parable of the lost son. This parable teaches about how God can forgive, whereas humans find it difficult to forgive. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.

An animated 21 page PowerPoint presentation that describes harvest celebrations around the world. It covers Thanksgiving in the USA, rice festivals in Asia, the Jewish festival of Sukkot, the fruit festival in Thailand, the moon festival of harvest in China and the yam festival in Ghana. The PowerPoint is not editable. (Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Perfect as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. A version of this PowerPoint is also available with our KS2 Harvest Unit: Key Stage 2 Harvest RE Unit You might also be interested in: Harvest around the world Comprehension / Year 3 and 4 Harvest around the world Comprehension Year 2

This is a presentation on the nurse, Mary Seacole. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3. The presentation covers her childhood, her first adventures around the world, her experiences in the Crimean war and her legacy. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. An inspirational nurse, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month. A slightly altered version of this presentation is also included as part of the Year 2 five lesson Literacy Unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mary-seacole-year-2-literacy-5-lesson-plan-history-11539566

This is a 4 page plan for an assembly (pdf) on Ash Wednesday, with a focus on the theme of consequences for our actions. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! In this assembly, children listen to an Old Testament story. There is a 16 slide animated PowerPoint included which contains the story. (This is non-editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint). The plan finishes by introducing children to what happens on Ash Wednesday and how this is linked to the story the children have heard and to their own lives. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. A perfect start to Lent. You might also be interested in our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans for Ash Wednesday: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-re-lesson-ash-wednesday-lent-11800941 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-ash-wednesday-lesson-plan-lent-11504874

This is a 3 page plan and 10 slide PowerPoint for an assembly on Love, with a focus on loving your neighbour. It is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! You can use the plan on its own or alongside the PowerPoint. (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint.) I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves lots of discussion on what a neighbour is, before introducing the Bible quote and discussing a school-based scenario that the children can relate to. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.

An animated 20 page PowerPoint presentation explaining what harvest is, when it takes place around the world, its history in Britain and how it is celebrated today. Each slide has a short piece of explanatory text accompanied by a picture or several pictures. The presentation is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open. This could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is also included in the KS1 and KS2 Harvest Units and Harvest Assembly: KS1 Harvest RE (2 lessons) Key Stage 2 Harvest RE Unit Harvest Festival Assembly

This is a presentation on the poet, musician and writer, Benjamin Zephaniah. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS2, KS3 or KS4. The presentation covers his childhood, early success, world tours, music, children’s poetry and current work. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion and a list of some of his books. Please note there are no photos of Benjamin Zephaniah included, owing to copyright restrictions. A fascinating, inspirational poet, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.

A 21 page presentation describing the traditions of Christmas in France. It covers St Nicholas’ Day, decorations, food and Epiphany. Each slide has a short piece of text accompanied by a picture. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.

This is a presentation on the founder of the Suffragette movement, Emmeline Pankhurst. The presentation covers Emmeline’s childhood, the suffrage movement, her protests, her imprisonment and the results of the movement. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Please note there are no photos of Emmeline Pankhurst included, owing to copyright restrictions. Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 11.

This is a plan for an assembly on Advent, with a focus on preparing for Christmas. There is an optional simple PowerPoint on Advent traditions included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves using an anecdote about a December when you prepared for Christmas in all the wrong ways. You can use the example in the plan or use an anecdote from your own childhood. The children are then encouraged to think about how they can prepare for Christmas by thinking about others. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. (The PowerPoint and the plan (pdf) are in the zip file.)

This is a plan for an assembly on Epiphany (when the Wise Men visit Jesus), with the theme of beliefs and differences. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! There is an accompanying PowerPoint that tells the story of Epiphany. I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. This assembly involves the teacher recounting an anecdote which is then linked to the Wise Men visiting Jesus. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. All resources needed are included in the zip file: 4 page PDF Assembly Plan 22 slide animated PowerPoint (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) The PowerPoint story is also available separately and with our KS1 and KS2 plans on the Blossoming Minds shop : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11729975 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks1-11732351 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks2-11731646

An interactive animated PowerPoint advent calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a fascinating fact about Christmas in one of 25 places around the world! (The advent calendar is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played with the animations. A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages! The advent calendar is in the zip file.

A fully interactive PowerPoint quiz which contains 62 questions on books and authors suitable for KS2. Use as a starter, an assembly, a filler or a main activity. All questions are multiple choice and focus on popular modern books as well as classics. After you have chosen an answer for each question, click again and the correct answer changes colour. Example questions include: Where does Heidi go to live? The seaside, On a canal boat or In the mountains What sort of animal is Esio Trot? Snake, Tortoise or Toad Who is headmaster at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Professor Dumbledore, Miss Cackle or Professor Trelawny The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open it. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played with the animations. A separate answer sheet is included. No further preparation needed. Updated February 2025 You might also be interested in: KS1 Book quiz : 50 questions

An animated 23 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the story of God creating the universe. This is an old testament Bible story. It covers the Bible story from Genesis 1 up to the end of Genesis 2:3. The presentation is not editable. Please click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. The PowerPoint is in the zip file. This could be used a part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is also included in: Creation / Our World RE unit KS2

An interactive PowerPoint quiz to use in the run-up to Christmas. It contains 80 Christmas-themed questions suitable for KS1. Use as a starter, an assembly, a filler or a main activity. All questions are multiple choice and fit into 8 different categories: The First Christmas, Dates and Times, Christmas Food, Winter, Entertainment, Christmas Songs, Customs and Traditions and Santa is Coming . After you have chosen an answer for each question, click again and the correct answer flashes, while the wrong answers fly off the page. The PowerPoint is in the zip file. It is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. Example questions include: Why did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem? For Christmas, For the census or For a holiday When do you start opening an Advent calendar? 1st January, 1st December or 5th November True or False? Mince tarts have meat in them. Which of these mammals hibernates in the winter in Britain? Foxes, Badgers or Hedgehogs True or false? Olaf is a snowman. Complete this sentence from a famous children’s poem: ‘Twas the … before Christmas.’ Which of these is one of Santa’s reindeer? Blitzen, Blitzer or Blizzard Let me know whether you find it useful!