The Salvation Army has teamed up with the New Covent Garden Food Co and is challenging children and adults to take part in a very special Soup Kitchen Challenge on Friday 27th November 2009. We're inviting you to organise a soup lunch to raise money for The Salvation?Army&'s work with people who are homeless or in need. It&';s easy to take part and a great way to make a difference this Christmas. The Soup Kitchen Challenge Schools Pack includes an assembly outline, classroom activities and everything else you need to take part in Soup Kitchen Challenge.

Who can become homeless? Why do people become homeless? Does homelessness mean you are sleeping on the streets? This lesson explores these questions your pupils may have about homelessness. Homelessness can affect anyone and there are many different forms of homelessness. Explore some of the reasons why this can happen and address stereotyping.

This interactive sensory story introduces pupils to the First World War. It takes the perspective of Faith in Action and how The Salvation Army supported soldiers during WW1. These themes can be explored further on this webpage www.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/primary-ww1

‘A Cry in the Darkness’ is a resource from The Salvation Army’s International Development Unit to help educate people and raise awareness of the issues surrounding HIV and Aids. The resource includes an assembly, lesson and workshop ideas, films, songs and more. Visit www.salvationarmy.org.uk/globalissues or contact us for a free DVD-Rom.

A story of hope and belonging. A KS2 lesson exploring how a community can support refugees. It encourages pupils to reflect on how we can be welcoming to others in our lives. It is based on real events, of a Salvation Army community supporting a Syrian refugee family through the Community Sponsorship scheme. There is a PSHE focus but can easily be adapted for RE.

Ideal for independent learning, group work or use as posters. Fact sheets, puzzles, FAQs, images and news articles introduces the work and beliefs of The Salvation Army. A fun, flexible and engaging way for your pupils to learn. Additional topics and videos are available on The Salvation Army website.

Ideal for independent learning, group work or use as posters. Fact sheets, puzzles, FAQs, images and news articles explores how and why The Salvation Army helps people who have no home. A flexible and engaging way for your pupils to learn. Additional topics and videos are available on The Salvation Army website.

Ideal for independent learning, group work or use as posters. Fact sheets, puzzles, FAQs, images and news articles explores the work of The Salvation Army during the pandemic. A thought-provoking, flexible and engaging way for your pupils to learn. Additional topics and videos are available on The Salvation Army website.

Faith in Action/ Caring in the community/ RE / PSHE. A lesson exploring the different ways The Salvation Army has responded to the pandemic and have been supporting people in their local communities. Pupils learn about the work of The Salvation Army and reflect on the different ways people can be supported. Also includes suggestions for online groups.

Ideal for independent learning, group work or use as posters. Fact sheets, puzzles, FAQs, images and news articles explores The Salvation Army at work in the community. A fun, flexible and engaging way for your pupils to learn. Additional topics and videos are available on The Salvation Army website.

Enable pupils to develop their understanding of anti-human trafficking through the true stories of Lydia, Fredek and Tee - survivors of modern slavery. These three lessons are designed to support your pupils to address this challenging topic in an accessible way and can be used separately or as part of a series of lessons. True Story equips teachers to facilitate discussion and action against injustice, to help pupils consider their basic needs, be part of community groups and develop resilience. The aim is to encourage personal reflection, action planning or working towards wider school projects to raise awareness. The Salvation Army provides specialist support to protect and care for all adult survivors of modern slavery in England and Wales.

Support tweenagers through the transition from primary to secondary with this unique and captivating digital resource. Each 5 minute episode is based around a question about secondary school and is filled with practical tips, pupil voices and some insight from a Christian perspective. They are designed to reassure pupils and to help teachers discuss pupil concerns about becoming a ‘small fish in a big pond.’ Listen to the original audio podcasts or watch the illustrated videos - complete with memorable light-hearted cartoons - and support your pupils as they dive into the ‘big pond’ of secondary school.

What is the difference between fact and belief? Help pupils explore this question during a primary school assembly, while learning what Christians believe about God. Includes fun multiple-choice quiz . Pupils reflect on what they believe, and if this belief brings them joy. How does their belief affect their actions or affect the world? The song lyric video is a faith-based song, highlighting the key beliefs of a Christian. Part of the Right Tracks music and school assembly resource.

Encourage your pupils to think of others during the busyness of the Christmas / winter holiday season with this values-based fun assembly. When we include others, it helps to spread the fun and joy that we all look forward to at this time of year. Pupils reflect on ways they can include or help others, individually, as a family or as a class. Also includes some examples of how The Salvation Army aims to include and care for everyone, especially at a time when people can feel particulary left out or lonely. The fun and lively song lyric video reinforces the importance of thinking of and including others. Part of the Right Tracks music and school assembly resource.