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Major Events in Jesus' Life - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offer complete reference points for children learning about the five major milestones in the life of Jesus:
Baptism of Jesus
Transfiguration of Jesus
Crucifixion of Jesus
Resurrection of Jesus
Ascension of Jesus
Each resource contains all of the key information about the event in a logically compartmentalised layout. Some of the key sections in each organiser include:
-Overview;
-Background Information;
-Key Details of the Event;
-Significance for Christians;
-Key Traditions/ Commemoration of the Event;
-Personal Spirituality - Key Questions;
-Key Vocabulary.
The resources are designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. They are most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.
The Baptism of Jesus - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the Baptism of Jesus. It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE/ collective worship learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Background Information;
-Events of the Baptism;
-Significance of the Baptism;
-Baptism Traditions;
-Personal Spirituality - Key Questions;
-Key Vocabulary.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or 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. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.
The Crucifixion of Jesus - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the Crucifixion of Jesus. It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE/ collective worship learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Background Information;
-Events of the Crucifixion;
-Significance of the Crucifixion;
-Good Friday Traditions;
-Personal Spirituality - Key Questions;
-Key Vocabulary.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or 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. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.
The Resurrection of Jesus - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the Resurrection of Jesus. It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE/ collective worship learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Background Information;
-Events of the Resurrection;
-Significance of the Resurrection;
-Easter Traditions;
-Personal Spirituality - Key Questions;
-Key Vocabulary.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or 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. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.
The Ascension of Jesus - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about ‘The Ascension of Jesus.’ It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Background Information;
-Events of the Ascension;
-Significance of the Ascension;
-Ascension Day;
-Personal Spirituality - Key Questions;
-Key Vocabulary.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or 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. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.
The Transfiguration of Jesus - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about ‘The Transfiguration of Jesus.’ It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE learning. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Background Information;
-Events of the Transfiguration;
-Significance of the Transfiguration;
-The Feast of Transfiguration;
-Personal Spirituality - Key Questions;
-Key Vocabulary.
The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or 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. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.
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St Peter - Collective Worship Bundle!
This bundle contains a series of 3 completely original, engaging and thought-provoking collective worship sessions aiming to build children’s understanding of St. Peter.
Each session focuses on a different aspect of Peter’s life:
Jesus Calls Peter
The Denial of Peter
The Restoration of Peter
Each worship session follows a colourful and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation which guide the worship leader and the children through the worship journey, including opportunities for recall, engagement with scripture, drama-based activities (session 2 contains an original script), videos (hyperlinked), hymns and prayer.
Towards the end of each session, children are encouraged to reflect on their own personal spirituality, in response to deep and relevant discussion questions.
This worship sessions are tried and tested, and have always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in each session, they take around 30 minutes each to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session.
No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the sessions is included!
St Peter - Collective Worship - The Restoration of Peter!
This engaging and original assembly/ collective worship session aims to provide children with an understanding of the Saint Peter, particularly focusing on his him denying being an acquaintance of Jesus. It was originally delivered as the third in a series of three collective worship sessions on Saint Peter.
The aims of the session are to consider:
-The events of the Resurrection and Peter’s Restoration;
-Peter’s role in spreading Christianity;
-Lessons that we can apply to our own lives.
The colourful and comprehensive presentation guides the worship leader and the children through the following journey:
-Recalling prior knowledge about Saint Peter and establishing the basic information about who he was/ what he is known for;
-Recalling how Peter had denied his acquaintance with Jesus;
-Watching and comprehending an engaging, age-appropriate video (hyperlinked) which details Jesus’ resurrection and appearance to Peter;
-Considering how Peter worked to redeem himself after Jesus had ascended to heaven;
-Reflecting on our own spirituality - thinking about times when we let people down - how can we redeem ourselves?
-Participating in related song and prayer.
This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in, it takes around 30 minutes to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session.
The script is provided and links to videos and hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included!
St Peter - Collective Worship - The Denial of Peter!
This engaging and original assembly/ collective worship session aims to provide children with an understanding of the Saint Peter, particularly focusing on his him denying being an acquaintance of Jesus. It was originally delivered as the second in a series of three collective worship sessions on Saint Peter.
The aims of the session are to consider:
-Peter’s allegiance with Jesus;
-Some of the choices made by Peter towards the end of Jesus’ life;
-Lessons that we can learn to apply to our own lives.
The colourful and comprehensive presentation guides the worship leader and the children through the following journey:
-Recalling prior knowledge about Saint Peter and establishing the basic information about who he was/ what he is known for;
-Understanding how Peter was present at many of Jesus’ miracles;
-Acting out an age-appropriate script which presents the denial of Peter in an accessible and clear way;
-Considering why Peter chose to deny his relationship with Jesus;
-Reflecting on our own spirituality - thinking about times when we have let people down - how did we feel and what could we have done better?
-Participating in related song and prayer.
This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in, it takes around 30 minutes to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session.
The script is provided and links to hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included!
St Peter - Collective Worship - Jesus Calls Peter!
This engaging and original assembly/ collective worship session aims to provide children with an understanding of the Saint Peter and how he became a disciple of Jesus. It was originally delivered as the first in a series of three collective worship sessions on Saint Peter.
The aims of the session are to consider:
-How Peter became a disciple of Jesus;
-What personal qualities he showed when Jesus called him;
-How we can apply these qualities in our own lives.
The colourful and comprehensive presentation guides the worship leader and the children through the following journey:
-Sharing prior knowledge about Saint Peter and establishing the basic information about who he was/ what he is known for;
-Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video which shows how Simon and Andrew first followed Jesus, and how Jesus named Simon ‘Peter.’
-Engaging with a short passage of scripture which delves deeper into why the name ‘Peter’ was appropriate;
-Considering the personal qualities that Peter displayed throughout his his first meetings with Jesus;
-Reflecting on our own spirituality - how can we apply the personal qualities shown by Peter into our own lives in the modern world?
-Participating in related song and prayer.
This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in, it takes around 30 minutes to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session.
All links to videos/ hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included!
The Final Days of Jesus' Life - Whole Class Reading Session!
This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading about the final days of Jesus’ life. The non-fiction text that they read is adapted from a BBC Bitesize article about Jesus’ last days.
The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. It also contains a vocabulary check immediately after the extract is read to clarify any unfamiliar/ difficult language.
The tasks are comprised of quick-check questions, solo thinking, pair/ group discussions and deeper thinking activities. The text to read is provided in both PDF and Word format.
The session is best suited for children in upper KS2, however it could easily be used with KS3 students and could feasibly be utilised with slightly younger children, depending upon the individual context of your class.
Shabbat - Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and other stakeholders when covering the topic of ‘Shabbat’ in religious education. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings:
-Shabbat Overview;
-Why Shabbat is Important to Jews;
-Shabbat Traditions;
-Forbidden Activities during Shabbat;
-Key Vocabulary.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. It was originally created for those teaching and learning in KS1/ lower KS2. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
Advent - Collective Worship Session!
This original and purposeful collective worship session aims to teach children about the meaning of advent.
-Understanding what advent is and when it is celebrated;
-Understanding different symbols and rituals of advent, for example advent wreaths and christingles, aided by an informative video;
-Learning that there are different types of ‘waiting’, and that some types of waiting are more difficult than others, through an interactive task;
-Understanding that Christians also view advent as a time to reflect on the ‘waiting’ of Jesus’ return;
-Reflecting on what has been learnt through the session;
-Ending with a prayer and a hymn about leadership.
This worship is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. It is comprehensive (20 slides in total) and 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 except a beanbag or small ball for the challenge activity - everything else that you need to present the worship is included.
Teamwork - Collective Worship!
This purposeful and original collective worship session aims to assist children in understanding the value of effective teamwork, through:
-Understanding what teamwork is and recognising why it is important (with the help of a funny, purposeful video, which is hyperlinked into the presentation);
-Learning what the Bible teaches about teamwork, and how we can apply these ideas to our own lives;
-Looking at everyday activities and considering which require effective teamwork skills;
-Demonstrating the power of teamwork through an engaging and powerful ‘hula hoop challenge’ game;
-Understanding how and why teamwork can be important in school, and thinking about how they would use teamwork in different scenarios;
-Finding out about how teamwork has contributed to some of humankind’s greatest achievements;
-Ending with a prayer and a song about using our individual talents as a part of a team.
This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. It is comprehensive (27 slides in total) and the slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. For example, there are references to scenarios and dilemmas that they themselves might find themselves in order to help them to make the right choices in their own lives.
No further resources are required except a single hoop for the challenge activity - everything else that you need to present the worship is included.
The assembly presentation is fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included guidance notes to assist the speaker just in case. Hope that you find this useful!
Adam and Eve - Assembly/ Collective Worship!
This engaging and original assembly/ collective worship session aims to provide children with an understanding of the parable of the story of Adam and Eve and ‘The Fall’, with a key focus on its moral meanings and how they can be applied in modern life.
The colourful and comprehensive presentation guides children through:
-Remembering what the Bible teaches about creation in Genesis 1;
-Watching a video about the creation of humans and understanding that Christians believe that Man was made in God’s image;
-Reading the story of ‘The Fall’ (using the script provided - this works best when children read/ play the different roles);
-Demonstrating an understanding of the story by answering questions about the plot events;
-Reflecting on the deeper meanings of the story - how people are imperfect and have free will, but have a responsibility to look after the world around them;
-Considering how these teachings apply in the modern world;
-Considering how they can apply the key message to their own lives;
-Participating in related song and prayer.
This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in, it takes around 30 minutes to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session.
All links to videos/ hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included!
Hanukkah Knowledge Organiser!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Hanukkah. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings:
-Hanukkah Overview;
-How Hanukkah Began;
-How Hanukkah is Celebrated;
-Lighting the Hanukkiah Candle;
-Key Vocabulary;
-Top Ten Facts;
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
The Good Samaritan Assembly/ Collective Worship!
This engaging and original assembly/ collective worship session aims to provide children with an understanding of the parable of The Good Samaritan, with a key focus on its moral meanings and how they can be applied in modern life.
The colourful and comprehensive presentation guides children through:
-Considering the meaning of the terms ‘parable’ and ‘Samaritan’;
-Understanding the context of Samaritans and Jews in biblical times;
-Reading the story (using the script provided - this works best when children read/ play the different roles);
-Demonstrating an understanding of the parable by answering questions about the plot events;
-Reflecting on the deeper meanings of the parable;
-Noting how ‘people walking by’ still exists in the modern day (perfectly shown using a video - hyperlinked);
-Considering how they can apply the key message to their own lives;
-Participating in song and prayer.
This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in, it takes around 30 minutes to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session.
All links to videos/ hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included!
Faithfulness - Collective Worship!
This fun and original collective worship session aims to assist children in understanding the value of faithfulness, through:
-Understanding what faithfulness is, and recognising why it is important;
-Understanding what the Bible teaches us about faithfulness, and learning about the story of Abraham and his faithfulness to God;
-Looking at an example of faithfulness in modern times;
-Thinking about times when they might need to be faithful to their friends, families and themselves;
-Learning strategies to demonstrate faithfulness in their own lives.
This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. For example, there are references to scenarios and dilemmas that they themselves might find themselves in (for example how they might act during and after conflicts) in order to help them to make the right choices in their own lives.
All links to videos/ hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included.
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Wisdom - Collective Worship Bundle!
This series of three fun and original collective worship sessions has been designed to develop children’s understanding of the value of wisdom. Each session focuses on a different feature of ‘being wise’:
Seeking Help
Dealing with Hazards
Collaborating
Each session follows a similar structure for developing children’s knowledge and understanding:
-Gathering: bringing the worship together, thinking about the key themes and vocabulary;
-Engaging: Using a variety of strategies to engage the children in the main idea, before linking the theme to different stories and quotes from the Bible (with a range of discussion opportunities);
-Reflecting: Relating the key ideas to a modern context and the lives of the children, thinking about what has been learnt and can be applied;
-Sending: Opportunities for linked song and prayer.
Each session includes a comprehensive, engaging PowerPoint presentation and a hyperlinks to the necessary videos and hymns, in addition to copies of any readings/ stories and speaker guidance notes.
Wisdom Collective Worship! (Focus on Collaboration)
This fun and original collective worship aids children in understanding the value of wisdom. Specifically, it focuses on having the wisdom to know when to collaborate with others. It was delivered as a part of a series of three worship sessions on wisdom (available as a bundle), but works equally well as a standalone worship session. This is achieved through:
-Recalling the definition of wisdom and thinking about how we can show the characteristics of being wise;
-Thinking about what the word ‘collaboration’ means and discussing what we know about hazards;
-Watching an age-appropriate video of different examples of collaboration from popular culture (hyperlinked);
-Reading about Jesus and his effective collaboration with the apostles;
-Relating these teachings to the modern world - discussing how others have shown collaboration to achieve great things, and thinking about how we can show collaboration in our own lives;
-Singing a hymn relating to working with others, before reflecting through prayer.
The session includes a comprehensive, engaging PowerPoint presentation and a hyperlink to the necessary video and hymn. There are also various discussion prompts to enable children to consider how collaborating and using the wisdom of others can help us in our lives.
The slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included guiding notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!