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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy

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We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
Love Themed Assemblies - Valentines day
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Love Themed Assemblies - Valentines day

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This bundle contains 5 assemblies exploring the theme of love. Each assembly focusses on a Bible quotation or proverb. They are all highly interactive, with opportunities for discussion and feedback throughout. Each includes either an anecdote relevant to the children’s experiences or requires a volunteer to act out a scenario. There is a pdf plan and PowerPoint presentation for each assembly. You can use the plans on their own or alongside the PowerPoint presentations. (These are not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint presentations.) The following assemblies are included: Forgiveness fosters love Love your neighbour Love does not keep a record of wrongs Love is not jealous Love is patient Each assembly finishes with a prayer/reflection. No resources are needed, so the plans are ideal to use without requiring preparation.
Love Assembly - Love is patient - Valentines day
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Love Assembly - Love is patient - Valentines day

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This is a 3 page plan and a 14 slide PowerPoint presentation for an assembly on love. In this assembly, children are encouraged to think about love being patient. The plan 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 a long anecdote on a childhood incident where the assembly leader is impatient. You can use the example in the plan or use an anecdote from your own childhood. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences of patience and love and to feedback. The assembly includes a quote from the bible and an example prayer/reflection to finish with.
International Women's Day Assembly - Women's History Month
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International Women's Day Assembly - Women's History Month

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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 2024.
Lent Assembly - Doing Good Deeds
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Lent Assembly - Doing Good Deeds

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This is an assembly plan to teach children about Lent and why Christians perform good deeds during Lent. It is suitable for ages 5 -11. The 4 page plan (pdf) includes an introduction, an anecdote relevant to the children, a parable, a reflection and a prayer to finish. It is highly interactive, with questions and answers throughout. An optional 19 slide PowerPoint (This is non-editable - click ‘Read Only’ to open) is also included. It contains information about Lent, the anecdote, suggested good deeds and an illustrated version of the parable. No resources are needed, so the plan is ideal to use without requiring preparation. You might also be interested in our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans on Doing Good Deeds during Lent: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-lent-lesson-plan-and-resources-doing-good-deeds-11802118 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-lesson-plan-doing-good-deeds-ks2-11506425
Ash Wednesday Assembly
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Ash Wednesday Assembly

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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
Lent Assembly -Giving Something Up
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Lent Assembly -Giving Something Up

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This is an assembly for teaching children about Lent. It is suitable for ages 5-11. The theme is ‘giving something up’ and it is based on a Bible story about Jesus. The 4 page pdf assembly plan is highly interactive, with plenty of opportunity for volunteers to take part or give answers or ideas. It includes questions to ask the children with answers. There is an introduction, a discussion, a Bible story, a further discussion and a final prayer/reflection. I have also included a 19 slide PowerPoint presentation which gives details about Lent, includes the bible story from the plan and questions for discussion. (This is non-editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open the presentation.) You can use the plan on its own or alongside the presentation. No other preparation is required. You might also be interested in our Key Stage 1 and 2 lesson plans on Lent - Giving Something Up: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-lent-lesson-plan-and-resources-giving-something-up-11803029 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-lesson-plan-giving-something-up-ks2-11510182
Easter RE 4 week unit (Holy Week)
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Easter RE 4 week unit (Holy Week)

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This resource contains four lesson plans to teach children all about the Easter story. It is suitable for ages 7 -11. The four lessons are: 1) Palm Sunday 2) The Last Supper 3) Good Friday 4) Easter Sunday Each PDF plan contains detailed instructions, a list of objectives for three levels of abilities, a list of resources and cross-curricular links. All the lessons contain an engaging starter, a whole class discussion or drama activity, written activity and plenary. Each lesson also includes an animated PowerPoint containing the relevant part of the story. (These are not editable. Please click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows.) There are also templates which can be used for the literacy activities. No further preparation is required. Each lesson is also available individually or as part of a larger bundle.
Lent and Easter RE Unit - KS2
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Lent and Easter RE Unit - KS2

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This resource contains seven pdf lesson plans to teach children all about the Easter story. They can all be used individually or as a whole unit for Lent and Easter. They are suitable for ages 7 -11. The seven lessons are: 1) Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent 2) Lent - Giving Something Up 3) Lent - Doing Good Deeds 4) Palm Sunday 5) The Last Supper 6) Good Friday 7) Easter Sunday Each plan contains detailed instructions, a list of objectives for three levels of abilities, a list of resources and cross-curricular links. The unit contains wide-ranging activities to maintain the children's interest, from poetry writing, to drama activities, to philosophical discussions. Each lesson contains an animated PowerPoint with a Bible story or relevant facts to help you teach the content of the lesson. (These are not editable. Please click 'Read Only' to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoints are run as slideshows.) There are also templates which can be used for the literacy activities. No further preparation is required! Each lesson is also available individually or as part of smaller bundles for Lent or Easter. You might also be interested in our KS1 Lent and Easter Unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-lent-and-easter-re-unit-7-lessons-11830938
Palm Sunday Story Powerpoint
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Palm Sunday Story Powerpoint

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A 17 page animated presentation retelling the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. There are also a few slides which give details about how Christians celebrate Palm Sunday. This is not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open. We also sell a version of this presentation with our KS1 and KS2 Palm Sunday lesson plans: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-easter-re-lesson-pack-palm-sunday-11827772 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/palm-sunday-lesson-plan-and-powerpoint-easter-ks2-11514378 You might also be interested in our Palm Sunday assembly and Year 6 Palm Sunday comprehension: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11536942 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-sats-comprehension-palm-sunday-3-levels-colour-and-black-and-white-11523938
Lent Assembly Plans
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Lent Assembly Plans

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This bundle contains 3 assemblies perfect for using over the season of Lent. Each assembly focusses on a story. They are all highly interactive, with opportunities for discussion and feedback throughout. One assembly focusses solely on the Bible story, one uses an anecdote relevant to the children’s experiences and one requires volunteers to act out a scenario, so they are a good mixture for using throughout the season. Each assembly contains a detailed pdf plan and an interactive PowerPoint presentation. (This is non-editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) You can use the plans on their own or alongside the presentations. The following topics are covered: Ash Wednesday Lent - Giving Something Up Lent - Doing Good Deeds No resources are needed, so the assemblies are ideal to use without requiring preparation.
Mother's Day Assembly
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Mother's Day Assembly

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This is an assembly for Mother’s Day, with a focus on a Bible quote. There is a 4 page pdf plan and a 20 slide animated PowerPoint (non-editable- click ‘Read Only’ to open). In this assembly, children are encouraged to think about what they learn from their parents. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! Both the plan and PowerPoint can be used on their own or together to suit your needs. You can also jump to different sections of the PowerPoint. I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves discussions and a long anecdote on some childhood incidents where the assembly leader did not follow their parents’ rules. You can use the examples in the plan or use an anecdote from your own childhood. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.
Christmas Assembly Bundle
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Christmas Assembly Bundle

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A bundle of 5 Christmas assembly plans, each accompanied by a PowerPoint with facts or a story. All 5 plans (pdfs) are clear and simple, so are perfect for using at the last-minute. The assemblies are interactive and relevant to the children’s lives. They involve children listening to anecdotes, acting out different scenarios, having discussions with partners and feeding back ideas. Each plan also contains an example prayer or reflection to finish with. The following assemblies are included in the bundle: Advent Angel Gabriel visits Mary (Annunciation) The birth of Jesus The shepherds visit Jesus The Wise Men visit Jesus (Epiphany) In total there are 19 pages of assembly plans and 105 slides of animated PowerPoints. The PowerPoints are not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations. No further preparation needed.
Florence Nightingale History Presentation - Women's History Month
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Florence Nightingale History Presentation - Women's History Month

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This is a presentation on Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse who fought for more hygienic hospital conditions during the Crimean War. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1 or KS2. The presentation covers Florence’s childhood, early career, work during the Crimean War and ongoing legacy. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration. A slightly altered version of the presentation is also available as part of the Year 2 five lesson literacy unit: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/florence-nightingale-year-2-literacy-5-day-plan-history-12199874
Mary Seacole History Presentation - Women's History Month
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Mary Seacole History Presentation - Women's History Month

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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
Black History Month Presentations Bundle
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Black History Month Presentations Bundle

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A selection of 6 presentations on a variety of black figures from the past two centuries, perfect for using during Black History Month. The slideshows cover prominent figures who have had a variety of roles in history. Included are: Benjamin Zephaniah Mary Seacole Mo Farah Nelson Mandela Rosa Parks Serena Williams
Suffragettes Presentations - Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Emily Davison - Primary - Women's History Month
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Suffragettes Presentations - Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst, Emily Davison - Primary - Women's History Month

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This is a bundle of three presentations on Emily Davison, Emmeline Pankhurst and Millicent Fawcett, who all fought for votes for women. The Emmeline Pankhurst presentation covers Emmeline’s childhood, the suffrage movement, her protests, her imprisonment and the results of the movement. The presentation on Emily Davison covers Emily’s education, before moving onto her actions in the suffragette movement, her imprisonment and finally her death and legacy. The presentation on Millicent Fawcett covers her childhood, early political involvement and the successful suffrage movement. Please note that there are no photos of the women included, owing to copyright restrictions. The last part of each presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use these as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 11.
Boudicca Presentation (Boudicea) - Women's History Month
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Boudicca Presentation (Boudicea) - Women's History Month

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This is a presentation on the Celtic queen, Boudicca. The presentation covers the Iceni tribe and the Roman invasion of Britain, Boudicca’s reaction to the invasion, her army, her downfall and her legacy. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 11.
Mother Teresa Presentation (Saint Teresa of Calcutta) - Women's History Month
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Mother Teresa Presentation (Saint Teresa of Calcutta) - Women's History Month

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This is a presentation on Mother Teresa (Saint Teresa of Calcutta). The presentation covers Mother Teresa’s early life, becoming a nun, her work with the poor and sick in India, her achievements and legacy and a selection of her quotes. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 11.
Suffragettes Presentations - KS3/4 - Emily Davison, Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst - Women's History Month
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Suffragettes Presentations - KS3/4 - Emily Davison, Millicent Fawcett, Emmeline Pankhurst - Women's History Month

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This is a bundle of three presentations on Emily Davison, Emmeline Pankhurst and Millicent Fawcett, who all fought for votes for women. The Emmeline Pankhurst presentation covers Emmeline’s childhood, the suffrage movement, her protests, her imprisonment and the results of the movement. The presentation on Emily Davison covers Emily’s education, before moving onto her actions in the suffragette movement, her imprisonment and force feeding and finally her death and legacy. The presentation on Millicent Fawcett covers her childhood, early political involvement and the successful suffrage movement. Please note that there are no photos of the women included, owing to copyright restrictions. The last part of each presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use these as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 11 - 16.
Suffragettes Presentation - 100 years of women voting (UK) (KS3/4) - Women's History Month
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Suffragettes Presentation - 100 years of women voting (UK) (KS3/4) - Women's History Month

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6th February 2018 marked 100 years since women over 30 were given the vote in Britain. This presentation was created to celebrate the historic anniversary but can be used at any time to teach your students about the suffragettes and the Bill in parliament that allowed suffrage for women. This resource is a 24 slide detailed, editable PowerPoint, perfect for teaching your children about this important topic. The slideshow covers women's rights prior to suffrage, different suffrage organisations, their actions, the arguments on either side, a detailed look at five particular suffragists, women during the war, the Act in Parliament, women in the 20th century and suffrage around the world. It concludes with 10 questions to elicit conversation and debate. It is suitable for using with secondary aged children. (Please note: There is an adapted, age-appropriate version for KS2 also available from the Blossoming Minds shop.)