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Welcome to my shop! If you are looking for high-quality resources to support your teaching on RMPS topics, this is the place for you! The quality of these teaching materials has been acknowledged in all of the schools I have worked in, has been cited by HMIe Inspectors, and has been recommended by the TES Resource Team. Please consider following me to be the first to find out about my new resources (free and paid) as I publish them.
St. Nicholas' Day Bundle
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St. Nicholas' Day Bundle

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SAVE 50% BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE! St. Nicholas is one of the Saints most beloved by Christian people in the East as well as in the West. Discuss with your students why St. Nicholas’ Day is a special day using this fully resourced bundle that lasts a minimum of 6 hours and it contains interactive presentations, puzzles, differentiated worksheets and challenges! The bundle is suitable for KS3/KS4. If you need to leave this with a sub teacher, this NO PREP bundle is the perfect solution: the pack contains everything needed to deliver the lessons and it is easy to follow. Just download, print and go! Included in the St. Nicolas’ Day Bundle are the following files: FILE 1: St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Presentation This eye-catching and informative lesson presentation will help students to rediscover the spiritual dimension of St. Nicholas’ life and encourage them to explore and reflect on their personal faith or values, and to put these into action in ways which benefit others, as St. Nicholas did. The presentation, created with clearly defined progression and eye-catching images, can be used to boost vocabulary, consolidate understanding and encourage confident thinking. FILE 2: St. Nicholas the Truth and the Legend A well-structured lesson which aims to help students interact in a meaningful way with St. Nicholas’ life, through a mixture of engaging activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences: 3:3:1; crack the code; video clip; class discussions; exit tickets etc. FILE 3: St. Nicholas Jigsaw Puzzles Motivate and enthuse your students with these six differentiated jigsaw puzzles (1 text puzzle and 5 image puzzles) which combine learning and fun! The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘St. Nicholas – the truth and the legend’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. PAGE COUNT: 146 + 22 PPT SLIDES Related Resources All Christianity Resources
Christianity: St. Columba Activity Bundle - Free Video Showcase
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This is a sample video which showcases the content of the premium resource ‘St. Columba Activity Bundle’ that can be purchased here. Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students. Included in the St. Columba Activity Bundle are the following files: ★ St. Columba Crossword Puzzles ★ St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles ★ St. Columba Activity Pack ★ St. Columba Fun Activity Pack ★ Certificates: Celebrating Success! TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 138 ********************************************************************* Related Resources All Christianity Resources *********************************************************************
Christianity: St. Columba Activity Bundle
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Christianity: St. Columba Activity Bundle

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SAVE 50% BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE! This pack includes a wide range of engaging activities which support your teaching on St. Columba and will make your students’ learning more enjoyable and meaningful. Included in the St. Columba Activity Bundle are the following files: FILE 1: St. Columba Crossword Puzzles Two crosswords with differentiated clues to suit all ability levels and an extension activity. *************************************************************************** FILE 2: St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles Five differentiated jigsaw puzzles which have the advantage of combining learning about St. Columba with the enjoyment of playing. *************************************************************************** FILE 3: St. Columba Activity Pack A set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about St. Columba. *************************************************************************** FILE 4: St. Columba Fun Activity Pack A set of four differentiated puzzles which can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. *************************************************************************** FILE 5: Certificates: Celebrating Success! A wide range of colourful and motivating certificates - just print, personalise and laminate! ********************************************************************* If you would like more information about the bundle content, you can watch a video showcase here. TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 138 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Christianity Resources **********************************************************************************
Christianity: St. Columba Complete Unit of Study - Free Video Showcase
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This is a sample video which showcases the content of the premium bundle ‘St. Columba Complete Unit of Study’ that can be purchased here. Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students. Included in the St. Columba Complete Unit of Study are the following files: ★ St. Columba Presentation ★ St. Columba Revision ★ St. Columba Crossword Puzzles ★ St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles ★ St. Columba Activity Pack ★ St. Columba Fun Activity Pack ★ St. Columba: Life and Times ★ Certificates: Celebrating Success! TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 233 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Christianity Resources **********************************************************************************
Holocaust Research Project Free Video Showcase
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This is a sample video of the ‘Exploring the Holocaust Complete Pack’ bundle that can be purchased here. Just download and watch so that you may make a reasonable judgement as to whether this would be appropriate for your students. About the premium bundle: This bundle is a complete pack of resources which assists teachers and students to research various ways in which different people reacted to the Nazi regime and produce a report which fully investigates the chosen topic. ********************************************************************* Related Resources All Research Resources *********************************************************************
Christmas Maths Activities
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In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Christmas Maths’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of this festival. <strong>DIFFERENTIATION</strong> These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with. <strong>LEARNING INTENTIONS</strong>: The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson ‘Exploring Festivals Christmas’: ❄ to identify the four key features of Christmas; ❄ to explain the deeper meaning of Christmas. The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities! <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ❄Cover ❄Teacher notes ❄Choice 1: 10 activities ❄Choice 1: Answer Keys ❄Choice 2: 10 activities ❄Choice 2: Answer Keys ❄TOU/Credits <strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 31 Related Resources All puzzles **********************************************************************************
FREE Christmas PowerPoint Game
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FREE Christmas PowerPoint Game

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Bring some festive vibe and fun into your classes with this interactive Christmas PowerPoint Game - the perfect resource to end the year with! It can be played after teaching The True Story of Christmas. Students have the task of reading some Christmas related sentences and working out, from a choice of three answers, what the missing word should be. If students click on the incorrect answer, the box and the word will fall away. If they click on the correct answer, the word will do a happy dance! The correct word will then appear in the gap, accompanied by a sound. This quiz type game can be played independently or in small groups. The game opens in presentation mode, so that it cannot be edited or deleted by mistake. ********************************************************** CONTENT: ✶ Cover ✶ 20 Christmas Questions ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 25 ********************************************************** Related Resources All Puzzles All Christmas Resources **********************************************************************************
Thanksgiving Activities Bundle
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Thanksgiving Activities Bundle

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SAVE 50% BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE! This year prepare your pupils for Thanksgiving Day with this complete pack which includes a whole lesson on Thanksgiving Day and a wide range of engaging activities! Don’t forget to celebrate their success with the certificates included! Included in the ‘Thanksgiving Day Bundle’ are the following files: FILE 1: Thanksgiving Day Activity Pack This activity pack consists of a set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about Thanksgiving Day. There is a mixture of engaging and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students. The resource can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. Answer keys are provided for all activities! FILE 2: Thanksgiving Day Jigsaw Puzzles Motivate and enthuse your students with these five differentiated jigsaw puzzles (1 text puzzle and 4 image puzzles) which have the advantage of combining learning about Thanksgiving with the enjoyment of playing. The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘Thanksgiving Day’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. FILE 3: Thanksgiving Day Sampler ‘Thanksgiving Day Sampler’ is a well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with this festival and to understand the meaning and significance of Thanksgiving Day. FILE 4: Certificates This resource contains a wide range of colourful and motivating certificates. As you complete a topic, you can celebrate your student’s success by issuing one of the relevant certificates. Just print, personalise and laminate! <strong>TOTAL PAGE COUNT</strong>: 113 Related Resources All Festivals Resources All Puzzles **********************************************************************************
Thanksgiving Day Activities Jigsaw Puzzles
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Regardless of their age, all students love a puzzle - learning and fun at the same time! Motivate and enthuse your students with these five differentiated jigsaw puzzles (1 text puzzle and 4 image puzzles) which have the advantage of combining learning about Thanksgiving with the enjoyment of playing. When and how to use this resource The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘Thanksgiving’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. All you need to do is to print off the puzzle (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, put the pieces in envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle is numbered-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image puzzles are graphic heavy and will require a colour printer and lots of ink! At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. ********************************************************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource, the benefits of using a jigsaw puzzle and printing tips) ✶ Numbered-coded text puzzle (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 1 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 2 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 3 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 4 (8 pages) ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 46 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Puzzles All Festivals **********************************************************************************
Hinduism: Diwali Complete Unit of Study
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Hinduism: Diwali Complete Unit of Study

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SAVE 50% BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE! This pack includes a wide range of engaging activities which support your teaching on Diwali and will make your students’ learning more enjoyable and meaningful. Included in the Hinduism: Diwali Complete Unit of Study are the following files: FILE 1: Hinduism: Diwali ‘Hinduism: Diwali’ contains a PowerPoint to give structure to lessons, a flip chart with engaging activities for students and worksheets. There is a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities which ensure high-quality learning experiences for all students: give me 5; think pair share, missing words activity, class discussions, drawing Rangoli patterns etc. FILE 2: Hinduism: Diwali Fun Activity Pack This fun activity pack consists of a set of four differentiated puzzles to use with your students when teaching about Diwali: ‘wordsearches’, ‘word jumbles’, ‘word snakes’ and ‘crack the code’. ‘Diwali Fun Activity Pack’ is designed not just for creating ‘busy-work’ for students, but for engaging students in the learning process while consolidating their learning about Diwali. FILE 3: Hinduism: Diwali Jigsaw Puzzles Motivate and enthuse your students with these five differentiated jigsaw puzzles which have the advantage of combining learning about Diwali with the enjoyment of playing. FILE 4: Certificates: Celebrating Success! A wide range of colourful and motivating certificates - just print, personalise and laminate! TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 138 Related Resources: All Hinduism Resources All Festival Resources
Hinduism: Diwali Fun Activity Pack
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This fun activity pack consists of a set of four differentiated puzzles to use with your students when teaching about Diwali: ‘wordsearches’, ‘word jumbles’, ‘word snakes’ and ‘crack the code’. ‘Diwali Fun Activity Pack’ is designed not just for creating ‘busy-work’ for students, but for engaging students in the learning process while consolidating their learning about Diwali. The key words used in these puzzles have been carefully chosen to offer the repetition needed for this new word list to be integrated into the students’ growing RE vocabulary. <strong>When to use these activities?</strong> The resource can be used <strong>during class activities</strong>, <strong>for homework</strong> or for <strong>revision</strong>. Answer keys are provided for all activities! Just print as many copies of each activity as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs. At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use these activities and printing tips) ✶ 4 Activities and Answer Keys:         Activity 1: Crack the code         Activity 2: Wordsearches         Activity 3: Word snakes         Activity 4: Word jumbles ✶ TOU/Credits <strong> Page Count</strong>: 36 <strong>Related Resources</strong> All Puzzles All Hinduism Resources
World Religions Activity Pack
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World Religions Activity Pack

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SAVE 50% BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE! In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Introduction to World Religions through Mathematics’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of beliefs and practices of six world religions. DIFFERENTIATION These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with. The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities! ********************************************************************************** Included in the Introduction to World Religions through Mathematics are the following files: ♱ Introduction to Christianity through Mathematics ☸ Introduction to Buddhism through Mathematics ☪ Introduction to Islam through Mathematics ॐ Introduction to Hinduism through Mathematics ☬ Introduction to Sikhism through Mathematics ✡ Introduction to Judaism through Mathematics Don't forget to celebrate your students' success with the certificates included! ********************************************************************************** Each file contains: ★ Cover ★ Teacher notes ★ Choice 1: 10 activities ★ Choice 1: Answer Keys ★ Choice 2: 10 activities ★ Choice 2: Answer Keys ★ TOU/Credits ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All puzzles ***********************************************************
Hinduism Activity Pack
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In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Introduction to Hinduism through Mathematics’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of beliefs and practices of Hinduism. <strong>DIFFERENTIATION</strong> These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with. <strong>LEARNING INTENTIONS</strong>: The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson: ‘Introduction to Hinduism’: ॐ to identify 2-3 facts about Hinduism; ॐ to explain the key words: ‘Brahman’, ‘Mandir’, Diwali’. The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities! <strong> This resource contains</strong>: ॐ Cover ॐ Teacher notes ॐ Choice 1: 10 activities ॐ Choice 1: Answer Keys ॐ Choice 2: 10 activities ॐ Choice 2: Answer Keys ॐ TOU/Credits <strong> PAGE COUNT</strong>: 31 <strong>Related Resources</strong> All puzzles
Christianity: St. Columba Revision
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Christianity: St. Columba Revision

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St. Columba is a well-known and beloved Saint whose memory is still living and strong, especially in Ireland and Scotland. Support your teaching on St. Columba and make your students’ learning more enjoyable and meaningful by using this highly visual method of organising information about this saint. These 7 mind maps complement the presentation on St. Columba (found here) and can be used in conjunction with 'St. Columba: Life and Times' , a free resource which can be found here. When and how to use these mind maps ✶ these comprehensive mind maps are very useful reference tools and an excellent visual aid to engage all pupils; ✶ pupils can work in groups and each group is asked to write down 1-2 paragraphs about one aspect of St. Columba such as his life, works or legacy etc, using the information included in each mind map; ✶ the resource could be used as a prompt for creative, factual or descriptive writing; ✶ the mind maps can also be printed off, laminated and displayed, making great additions to your classroom walls. ********************************************************************************* This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including detailed instructions on when and how to use these mind maps, the benefits of using mind maps and printing tips) ✶ 7 mind maps ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 13 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Christianity Resources **********************************************************************************
Christianity: St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles
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Regardless of their age, all students love a puzzle - learning and fun at the same time! Motivate and enthuse your students with these five differentiated jigsaw puzzles which have the advantage of combining learning about St. Columba with the enjoyment of playing. Differentiation All your students can benefit from this resource. There are five jigsaw puzzles included (1 text puzzle and 4 image puzzles) which are of different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Ask pupils to pick one which they are most comfortable with. When and how to use this resource The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lesson ‘St. Columba’ during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. All you need to do is to print off the puzzle (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, put the pieces in envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle is numbered-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image puzzles are graphic heavy and will require a colour printer and lots of ink! At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. ********************************************************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher Notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource, the benefits of using a jigsaw puzzle and printing tips) ✶ Numbered-coded text puzzle (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 1 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 2 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 3 (8 pages) ✶ Numbered-coded image puzzle 4 (8 pages) ✶ TOU/Credits Page Count: 46 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All puzzles **********************************************************************************
Buddhism Activity Pack
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In order to engage a wide range of students and abilities, it is important to find ways to integrate religious education with other subject areas. Do you have pupils who love Maths? Do you have pupils who also love Religious Education? If so, this is the activity for them! ‘Introduction to Buddhism through Mathematics’ brings together Maths skills whilst consolidating students’ knowledge of beliefs and practices of Buddhism. DIFFERENTIATION These differentiated activities have the advantage of combining students’ Maths skills with the enjoyment of playing. They are well differentiated to engage all students in the learning process and to enhance their learning experience. The activities are set at different levels of difficulty to help all students to achieve the learning objectives. Students can choose the activity they feel comfortable with. LEARNING INTENTIONS: The sentences / words are developed in alignment with the learning objectives for the lesson: ‘Introduction to Buddhism’: ☸ to give examples of 2-3 Buddhist beliefs and practices; ☸ to explain the key words: ‘the Buddha’, ‘enlightenment’ and ‘the Middle Way’. The activities are suitable for homework or during class activities (as a starter or plenary). Answer keys are provided for all activities! ********************************************************************************** This resource contains: ☸ Cover ☸ Teacher notes ☸ Choice 1: 10 activities ☸ Choice 1: Answer Keys ☸ Choice 2: 10 activities ☸ Choice 2: Answer Keys ☸ TOU/Credits PAGE COUNT: 31 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All puzzles All Buddhism Resources **********************************************************************************
Religion and Sport
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This lesson is part of the inter-disciplinary project: Religion and Sport. Pupils learn to describe a situation where an athlete may experience a conflict between the requirements of their religious belief and the demands of their sport, to identify and explain any religious beliefs/practices associated with the potential conflict and to discuss factors that will influence choices for a person facing such a conflict. The resource can be used with S1/S2/S3 classes (Scotland) or year 7/8/9 (England) and it is designed to last 1-2 periods. Pupils are encouraged to debate, to express their own opinions and to think more deeply about this topic. The activities are designed to give all pupils opportunities to achieve all success criteria and experience enjoyment at the same time. The PowerPoint, with a very clear structure and eye-catching images can be used to boost vocabulary, to consolidate understanding and encourage confident thinking. Please rate and leave comments if you use or like this resource. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! For a wider range of free and paid resources please have a look at my shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/dana2010
Christianity: St. Columba - Complete Unit of Study
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Christianity: St. Columba - Complete Unit of Study

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SAVE 50% BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE! St. Columba is a well-known and beloved Saint whose memory is still living and strong, especially in Ireland and Scotland. Choosing to learn about St. Columba helps pupils deepen their understanding of how religion and values can shape and contribute to the lives of individuals and communities. Included in the St. Columba Complete Unit of Study are the following files: FILE 1: St. Columba Presentation An eye-catching and informative lesson presentation on St. Columba which helps students to rediscover the spiritual dimension of his life. *************************************************************************** FILE 2: St. Columba Revision Seven mind maps that complement the presentation on St. Columba and make your students’ learning more enjoyable and meaningful. *************************************************************************** FILE 3: St. Columba Crossword Puzzles Two crosswords with differentiated clues to suit all ability levels and an extension activity. *************************************************************************** FILE 4: St. Columba Jigsaw Puzzles Five differentiated jigsaw puzzles which have the advantage of combining learning about St. Columba with the enjoyment of playing. *************************************************************************** FILE 5: St. Columba Activity Pack A set of 10 activities to use with your students when teaching about St. Columba. *************************************************************************** FILE 6: St. Columba Fun Activity Pack A set of four differentiated puzzles which can be used during class activities, for homework or for revision. *************************************************************************** FILE 7: St. Columba Life and Times A well-structured lesson which aims to help students to engage in a meaningful way with St. Columba’s life through a mixture of stimulating and attractive activities. *************************************************************************** FILE 8: Certificates: Celebrating Success! A wide range of colourful and motivating certificates - just print, personalise and laminate! ********************************************************************* If you would like more information about the bundle content, you can watch a video showcase here. TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 233 ********************************************************************************** Related Resources All Christianity Resources **********************************************************************************
Christianity: St. Columba Crossword Puzzles
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Learn and play at the same time! ‘St. Columba’ crosswords are designed not just for creating ‘busy-work’ for students, but for engaging the students in the learning process and enhancing their learning experience. Crosswords are well-known as being a very popular activity with students. They offer a simple and creative way to incorporate active learning into your teaching! Differentiation All your students can benefit from this resource. The clues are differentiated to suit all ability levels. There are two different crosswords included which are created for more able (crossword 1) and less able pupils (crossword 2). The crosswords are further differentiated by giving the pupils the option to choose the activity they want to do for each crossword. There are three versions that you can use. Students who have completed one crossword, may be challenged to a second or provided with the extension task, 'Crack the Code', if preferred. When and how to use these crossword puzzles Both crosswords are suitable for homework, during class activities or for revision. When used for revision, a crossword makes the process more interactive and fun, and it can be less intimidating for students as a revision tool. Answer keys are provided! Just print as many copies of the crossword puzzle as you need. You may want to give each student a copy or, you may consider giving the students the option to work in pairs. You can encourage your students to interact with each other while completing the puzzle to identify possible misconceptions they may have about St. Columba’s life. At the end of this topic you can celebrate pupils’ success with one of these certificates. *************************************************************************** This resource contains: ✶ Cover ✶ Teacher notes (including learning objectives, ways of differentiating, detailed instructions on how and when to use this resource and printing tips) ✶ Crossword 1 ✶ Crossword 1: Answer Key ✶ Crossword 2 ✶ Crossword 2: Answer Key ✶ Extension task: Crack the code ✶ TOU/Credits PAGE COUNT: 13 ************************************************************************** Related Resources All puzzles **************************************************************************
Parables of Jesus Jigsaw Puzzles Bundle
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Parables of Jesus Jigsaw Puzzles Bundle

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SAVE 50% BY PURCHASING THE BUNDLE! Lighten up your students with this set of 33 jigsaw puzzles which has the advantage of combining learning with the enjoyment of playing. The puzzles are suitable to be used as part of the lessons, during class activities, for revision or as a stand-alone activity. Pupils can work on them individually, in pairs or in mixed-ability groups. All you need to do is to print off the puzzles (as many copies as you need), laminate them for durability, cut them out carefully to ensure close matching and finally, put the pieces in envelopes. Each jigsaw puzzle is numbered-coded for organisational convenience. Please be aware that all image puzzles are graphic heavy and will require a colour printer and lots of ink! Included in the Parables of Jesus Jigsaw Puzzles Bundle are the following files: The Good Samaritan Jigsaw Puzzles The Prodigal Son Jigsaw Puzzles The Lost Coin Jigsaw Puzzles The Lost Sheep Jigsaw Puzzles The Sower Jigsaw Puzzles Certificates – celebrating success TOTAL PAGE COUNT: 311