Introduce your KS1 students to the significance of Shabbat in Jewish tradition with this complete lesson package. Designed to help children understand why Shabbat is a special day for Jewish people, this resource includes a detailed lesson plan, differentiated worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint. Through interactive activities such as writing diary entries, drawing key Shabbat items, and engaging in role-play, students will learn about the customs and traditions that mark Shabbat, including lighting candles, family meals, and the importance of rest. The lesson fosters reflection on the value of rest and family time for everyone, making it both educational and meaningful. Includes: Lesson plan 12-slide PowerPoint presentation Diary entry questions sheet Diary entry writing frame Diary entry WAGOLL Drawing and labelling Shabbat items (differentiated worksheet - LA, MA, HA) Drawing and labelling Shabbat items WAGOLL answer sheet Shabbat role-playing guide L.O.: Understand why Shabbat is a special day for Jewish people. Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2. Keywords: Jewish Shabbat, KS1 RE, Judaism, day of rest, family, candles, traditions, Shabbat preparation, challah, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, role-play, worksheets.

Good News! is a 4 lesson RE unit that teaches children about what good news is and what parables are in the Bible to spread good news. Perfect to use with Understanding Christianity (the Gospel unit in KS1), this set of lessons are a great starting point to help children understand how Christians live their lives based on the Christian Values that are explained in the Bible. Learning Objectives: To define and identify good news, and create collages representing their own good news stories. To generate ideas about what Jesus might say that was good news and create newspaper headlines based on their ideas. To identify and discuss a good news story from the Bible and explain why parables were used by Jesus as a teaching method. To explain how the story Jesus told teaches people to live as Christians, connecting it to Christian values. Files included: ✝ 4 Lesson plans ✝ 4 PowerPoints ✝ 3 Examples of good news ✝ Newspaper headlines worksheet ✝ The Good Samaritan story ✝ The Prodigal Son story ✝ Houses worksheet ✝ The Parable of the Two House Builders Tags: RE, relgious education, understanding christianity, gospel, key stage one, key stage 1, ks1, good news, newspaper, parables, bible stories, christian beliefs, christianity

Help young learners explore Jewish beliefs about God with this comprehensive lesson designed for KS1. This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, three worksheets, and a 12-slide PowerPoint presentation to guide your teaching. Students will learn that Jewish people believe in one God and discover ways Jewish families remember God through the mezuzah and the Shema prayer. This lesson features interactive and creative activities, such as writing, drawing, and a fun class craft to make their own mezuzah. It’s an engaging way to introduce religious concepts while promoting discussion and reflection on the importance of remembering special things in life. Perfect for whole-class teaching, this resource encourages children to connect religious teachings to their own experiences and values. Ideal for RE lessons or assemblies. Includes: Lesson plan 12-slide PowerPoint Something Special to Remember worksheet Something Special to Remember WAGOLL Answer Sheet My Special Reminder at Home worksheet Create a Class Mezuzah Instructions L.O.: Understand that Jewish people believe in one God and have ways of remembering God. Suitable for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2. Keywords: Jewish beliefs, RE, Judaism, mezuzah, Shema, God, KS1, primary religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, differentiated activities.

Help your KS1 students explore key Jewish symbols with this comprehensive RE lesson plan. Designed to introduce young learners to the significance of symbols like the Star of David, menorah, and mezuzah, this resource encourages comparison between Jewish symbols and those in the children’s own lives. The lesson includes a 13-slide PowerPoint and worksheets to support a deeper understanding of Judaism through engaging activities such as drawing, writing, and crafting. Children will learn about the meanings behind these important symbols and how they help express beliefs. They’ll also have the opportunity to design their own symbol, fostering personal reflection on the role of symbols in expressing values and identity. Includes: Detailed lesson plan 13-slide PowerPoint Writing about a Jewish symbol worksheet Writing about a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet Draw and label a Jewish symbol worksheet Draw and label a Jewish symbol WAGOLL answer sheet Create your own symbol worksheet Create your own symbol WAGOLL answer sheet L.O.: Recognise important Jewish symbols and understand their meanings. Ideal for KS1, Year 1 and Year 2. Keywords: Jewish symbols, Star of David, menorah, mezuzah, Torah, KS1 RE, Judaism, religious education, Year 1, Year 2, lesson plan, Jewish beliefs, Jewish artefacts, RE resources.

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This term, create some fantastic Christmas decorations with your class with this Christmas art unit! Planned by an experienced art lead, this unit includes tips and tricks to help you deliver these lessons with ease. Over four lessons (could be made into five or six lessons depending on time), children will design and create a clay and fabric Christmas decoration. Lesson 1: To explore and develop ideas To design and make images and artefacts, trying out tools and techniques and applying these to materials and processes Evaluate and develop their work Lesson 2: To design and make images and artefacts, trying out different tools and techniques. Y2s -To practise and reinforce some of the sewing skills they learnt in Y1 Y1s - To introduce the running stitch and safe use of using a needle This unit contains: Detailed lesson plans Example images of clay decorations Example images of fabric decorations Christmas images xmas KS1 KS2 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 clay art design and technology bauble tree

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A Christmas worksheet suitable for LKS2 (Year 3 / Year 4), solving problems with fractions of amounts. Includes 11 question worksheet and answer sheet. PLUS - bonus Christmas stocking colouring sheets for early finishers y3 y4 ks2 maths holiday

This newly redesigned unit has all that you need to teach your class about the Christmas Journey in RE! Great for KS1 or KS2, this unit contains planning, PowerPoints, resources and worksheets to make your Autumn 2 term run smoothly. This unit contains: ★ 5 Lesson plans (with LO, success criteria, input, activity, plenary, key questions and resource list) ★ Lesson overview ★ 5 PowerPoints (for each lesson) ★ Worksheets ★ Visual resources ★ Passages from the Bible Features differentiated outstanding planning and resources for 5 lessons: ☆ Understanding the significance of Bethlehem for many Christians ☆ Understanding why pilgrimage is important to many religious believers ☆ Identify with the feelings of the characters ☆ Identify and explain the symbolism in the shepherds being the messengers ☆ Understand what a meaningful gift is ☆ Understand the meaning of Christingle Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Tags: outstanding interview religious education ks1 y1 y2 year 2 year 3 ks2 y3 y4 y5 y6

Embark on a fascinating journey into the vibrant world of Vaisakhi and Sikhism with our comprehensive home learning booklet. This enriching resource spans 32 pages, including a glossary, and provides a deep understanding of Vaisakhi, its significance, and how it is celebrated. Within this captivating booklet, learners will explore the following key aspects: Unveiling Vaisakhi: Delve into the origins and essence of Vaisakhi, learning who celebrates it, when and where it takes place, when it first began, and why it holds tremendous importance for Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh: Discover the remarkable story of Guru Gobind Singh and gain insights into the Sikh Gurus, who Guru Gobind Singh was, and how he elevated Vaisakhi to become a momentous festival for Sikhs. Unveiling the Khalsa: Gain a profound understanding of the Khalsa, its purpose, who formed it, and why it holds such significance within Sikhism. The Power of the 5 Ks: Explore the symbolism behind the 5 Ks—the distinctive articles worn by Sikhs—and grasp the profound meaning and importance each one holds. Celebrating Vaisakhi: Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebrations of Vaisakhi and learn how Sikhs commemorate this auspicious occasion. Gain a deeper understanding of the rituals, customs, and festivities that make Vaisakhi such a cherished and significant festival for Sikhs. Our engaging home learning booklet provides a comprehensive exploration of Vaisakhi and Sikhism, fostering cultural understanding and appreciation. Through its informative pages, learners will develop a rich knowledge of Vaisakhi’s traditions, customs, and historical significance. Expand horizons and celebrate diversity with our Vaisakhi and Sikhism home learning booklet, an essential resource for children and learners of all ages. y3 y4 y5 y6 ks2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 key stage 3 ks3 y7 y8 y9 year 7 year 8 year 9 re religious education outstanding covid school closure re religious education homework

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com The Magic Of Mushkil Gusha reciprocal reading unit. Can be used across a week or over 5 lessons. Based on a traditional story from Iran - fantastic for introducing culture to your school. Suitable for home learning - text provided. PowerPoints and detailed planning provided. ks2 lks2 uks2 y3 y4 y5 y6 guided reading english outstanding home learning remote learning

This 14 slide PowerPoint explains the Easter story and how the disciples felt when they lost their friend, Jesus, as he went to heaven. Children will talk about how it feels to lose a friend and what could happen. They will then learn about how the disciples lost Jesus as part of the Easter story. Children will then have reflection time to think about what makes their friends special to them and what they have that could remind them of a friend if they went away. There is also a prayer and notes at the bottom of the slide for a song recommendation. ks1 ks2 key stage 1 key stage 2 primary easter spring presentation

This 19 slide PowerPoint explains what Lent is and what it means to Christians. Children will talk about preparing for an event and describes the journey of Jesus through the desert. It also talks about resisting temptation and gives examples of what people give up for Lent. Children will then have reflection time to think about what they could do for Lent to help others. There is also a prayer and notes at the bottom of the slide for a song recommendation and any props that are needed. ks1 ks2 key stage 1 key stage 2 primary easter spring presentation

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com This 19 slide PowerPoint presentation tells the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross. There are many animations to keep children interested and cartoons detailing the story. It is suitable for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two and could be used in the classroom or as an assembly. y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 eyfs uks2 lks2 ks2 ks1 christian cave cross year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 year 6 reception

Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A simple presentation showing the Easter Story. Suitable for an assembly with EYFS / KS1. A slide before and after the story for discussion of what some famous Easter symbols represent.

Celebrate Easter and learn some Ukrainian with this fun and colourful label set! You will get a PDF file with 28 labels, each featuring a word related to Easter in English, phonetic Ukrainian, and Ukrainian script. The labels also have watercolour style clipart images that match the words. You can print the labels one-to-a-page or four-to-a-page, depending on your preference and needs. These labels are perfect for creating a word wall, a translation activity, or a vocabulary game. They can also help you support a Ukrainian student in your class or introduce some cultural diversity to your students. The labels cover a range of Easter topics, such as Easter eggs, baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers, church, and more. Your students will love learning new words and exploring a different language and culture with these Ukrainian Easter labels! Other products you may like: KS2 RE EASTER UNIT - 4 Outstanding Lessons x3 Easter Assemblies - Lent, Easter Story, Losing a friend Assembly 124 Ukrainian Classroom Labels with Real Photos - Vocabulary and Flash Cards UKRAINIAN Feelings Fan - 24 Feelings, Flash Cards, Vocabulary

Celebrate Easter and learn some Russian with this fun and colourful label set! You will get a PDF file with 28 labels, each featuring a word related to Easter in English, phonetic Russian, and Russian script. The labels also have watercolour style clipart images that match the words. You can print the labels one-to-a-page, two-to-a-page or four-to-a-page, depending on your preference and needs. These labels are perfect for creating a word wall, a translation activity, or a vocabulary game. They can also help you support a Russian student in your class or introduce some cultural diversity to your students. The labels cover a range of Easter topics, such as Easter eggs, baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers, church, and more. Your students will love learning new words and exploring a different language and culture with these Russian Easter labels! Other products you may like: Ukrainian Easter Labels - Word Wall, Vocabulary, Translation, Flash Cards KS2 RE EASTER UNIT - 4 Outstanding Lessons x3 Easter Assemblies - Lent, Easter Story, Losing a friend Assembly 124 Ukrainian Classroom Labels with Real Photos - Vocabulary and Flash Cards UKRAINIAN Feelings Fan - 24 Feelings, Flash Cards, Vocabulary

This resource is a comprehensive RE unit for key stage 1 children about the topic ‘Who are Christians?’. It aims to introduce children to who Christians are and what they believe, through engaging and interactive activities. The resource contains 6 lessons, each with a detailed lesson plan, a powerpoint presentation and accompanying worksheets and resources. The lessons cover the following topics: ★ Who is God and who is Jesus? Why do Christians believe in them and follow them? ★ What are some stories from the Bible that Christians learn from and enjoy? ★ What are some symbols of Christianity and what do they mean? ★ What are some questions and opinions that children have about God and Christianity? ★ How do Christians decide what is wrong and right, based on the stories from the Bible? ★ How do Christians express their faith through music and art? This resource is suitable for children of different abilities and backgrounds, and can be adapted to suit your needs. It is a great way to explore the beliefs and practices of Christians, and to develop children’s skills in literacy, art, music and PSHE. It is also aligned with the national curriculum for RE and supports the SMSC development of children. Files included: ★ 6 lesson plans ★ 6 PowerPoints ★ Pictures of Jesus doing different things ★ Scenarios of children ★ x4 Bible stories ★ Reflection Stations ★ Storyboard ★ Cloud thoughts template ★ Word bank ★ Jonah and the Whale colouring sheets Tags: ks1 key stage one pupils outstanding bundle lessons unit re religious education christians christianity jesus god

This Easter, bring the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to life with these four lessons all about the story of Easter. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint with videos, lesson plans and accompanying resources and worksheets. At the end of the unit, children will create an Easter wreath using pictures from the Easter story and ‘eggs’ containing scriptures about Easter. Created by a Religious Education subject lead, these are well-informed, outstanding lessons that have been used in the classroom with KS2 pupils. This unit contains lessons about: ✸ Palm Sunday ✸ The Last Supper ✸ The Garden of Gethsemane ✸ The Crucifixion and Resurrection Files included: ✰ x4 lesson plans ✰ x4 PowerPoints ✰ Palm Leaf Template ✰ The Last Supper Worksheet ✰ Betrayal Worksheet ✰ Easter Wreath Scripture Eggs ✰ Easter Wreath Pictures ✰ The Saviour Suffers in Gethsemane video KS1 Y2 LKS2 Y3 Y4 Christianity Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

This Easter, bring the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to life with these four lessons all about the story of Easter. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint with lesson plans and accompanying resources and worksheets. At the end of the unit, children will have understood the story of Palm Sunday, written recounts of the The Last Supper, the crucifixion and the resurrection, . Created by a Religious Education subject lead, these are well-informed, outstanding lessons that have been used in the classroom with KS2 pupils. This unit contains lessons about: ✸ Palm Sunday ✸ The Last Supper ✸ The Crucifixion ✸ The Resurrection Files included: ✰ x4 lesson plans ✰ x4 PowerPoints ✰ Front cover (for books) ✰ Palm Sunday worksheet ✰ The Last Supper closed passage ✰ The Last Supper key points ✰ The Last Supper reading ✰ Palm Sunday reading ✰ Crucifixion short story ✰ Crucifixion reading ✰ The Eucharist information sheet ✰ A Dreadful Day reading ✰ The Crucifixion statements ✰ The Crucifixion statements to trace ✰ The Resurrection statements ✰ The Resurrection statements to trace ✰ A Happy Day reading ✰ Goodbye at Last reading KS2 Y4 Y5 Y6 Upper Key Stage 2 Christianity Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com

Engage your students with this comprehensive Five Pillars of Islam RE Unit, designed for primary school learners. This unit includes seven detailed lessons covering each of the Five Pillars: Shahadah, Salah, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj. Students will explore the significance of these pillars through interactive activities, discussions, and role-playing, fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic practices and values. The lessons are fully planned with PowerPoints, worksheets, and video resources, making it easy for educators to deliver high-quality religious education. From labelling and decorating the Five Pillars, to designing charity boxes and creating prayer timelines, the activities are varied and suitable for different learning styles. Ideal for RE classes, this unit encourages respect for religious diversity while also linking Islamic beliefs to broader concepts such as morality, charity, and community. Perfect for teachers looking to provide a thorough, thoughtful exploration of Islam in a classroom setting.