In this engaging and important lesson, students explore the concepts of facts and beliefs. They discover how people have many different beliefs, and that Christians believe the words and stories of the Bible. They explore the Easter Story, recognising that there are elements of religious stories such as this that require faith and belief. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Reflecting on and recalling knowledge that they already have of the Bible; -Defining the key terms ‘fact’ and ‘belief’ and differentiating between the two; -Understanding that the Bible is the text that forms of the basis of Christian beliefs, and watching a Bible story about Jesus’ death and resurrection; -Discussing how some elements of the Easter story cannot be proven to be true, but are widely-held Christian beliefs; -Completing a creative, extended learning activity based on designing Easter Gardens. -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (16 slides) and the hyperlinks to the video resource in the development activity. There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging and important lesson, students explore the key meanings of the Megillat Esther. They watch and listen to the story of Queen Esther, consider what makes the story so special to Jews, and also begin to think about the items and traditions in their own lives that they consider special. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Reflecting on and recalling knowledge that they already built about special words and stories in their RE learning; -Learn key facts about the Jewish religion; -Watch a video about the story of Purim (story of Queen Esther) and answer comprehension questions to demonstrate their understanding; -Learn about how Jews celebrate the story today; -Storyboard the key events of the story (using the template provided); -Consider the traditions that are important to them in their own lives; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (15 slides) and the storyboard template (in both Word and PDF). There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging and informative lesson, students develop their understanding of the Bible, the Megillat Esther, and the Guru Granth Sahib, through comparing and contrasting the three texts. They learn and remember key facts about the texts, before discovering how to use connectives to write comparing and contrasting sentences. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Playing an engaging game (embedded in slide show) to remember key facts about the Bible, the Megillat Esther and the Guru Granth Sahib); -Learning more key facts about the three texts; -Understanding how adding and contrasting connectives can be used to write comparative sentences; -Applying this knowledge to write comparative sentences about the three religious texts; -Peer assessing each others’ comparative sentences; -Consider which books are special to them, and write about what makes them special; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (20 slides) which has everything that you need to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging and informative lesson, students gain a clear understanding of the Guru Granth Sahib. They learn about how the holy book is treated and used by Sikhs, and they also learn about how it relates to the teachings and songs of Guru Nanak. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Reflecting on and recalling knowledge that they already built about special words and stories in their RE learning; -Learn key facts about Guru Nanak; -Read a story about Guru Nanak’s disappearance, his reappearance, and his special purpose, and answer comprehension questions; -Learn about how the Guru Granth Sahib - including how it contains Guru Nanak’s songs, how it is housed by Sikhs, its role in baby-naming, and how Sikhs customarily show respect to the book; -Consider their own personal spirituality, thoughts and ideas, in relation to the information that they have learnt; -Compose their own songs about things that are special to them; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (16 slides) and the story for reading (in both Word and PDF). There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the city of Makkah and the Ka’aba - holy places in the religion of Islam. They explore: -Where Makkah is and why it is a special place in Islam; -What and where the Ka’aba is, and how it is visited by pilgrims; -The story of Muhammad purifying the Ka’aba. Students learn through recalling prior knowledge, understanding new knowledge (presented in an engaging format using pictures and bullet points) and answering questions about what they have learnt. They also piece together the different sections of the story of Muhammad and the Ka’aba. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 17-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson. It also includes the ‘mixed-up’ story of Muhammad and the Ka’aba on a separate sheet, and an answer sheet for teachers. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with national expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the main features of mosques. They learn the names and purposes of a number of different features of mosques, including minarets, domes, prayer halls, and mihrabs. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, accessing an engaging interactive online resource (hyperlinked) where they can explore a mosque, and recording the key information. They conclude by comparing the features of mosques with what they know about churches. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 15-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with national expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

In this engaging lesson, students read and interpret ‘The Parable of the Lost Son’ (also known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son). The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Defining what ‘forgiveness’ means; -Knowledge recall - remembering key facts about Jesus’ life and teaching; -Understanding how it can be difficult, but important, to forgive; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video of the parable; -Demonstrating understanding of the parable through Bloom’s Taxonomy-style activities, including defining, remembering, inferring, sequencing, analysing, applying and creating activities; -Considering the messages that they can take for their own lives from this parable; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. The resource pack includes everything you need to teach the lesson, including the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and the Bloom’s Taxonomy worksheet (provided in both Word and as a PDF). Just download and teach! In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 with minor adaptations for age - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of the ten commandments. They particularly consider what Jesus communicated as ‘the two greatest commandments’ (‘Love God’ and ‘Love thy Neighbour’). The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Recalling each of the ten commandments and translating them into modern English; -Knowledge recall - remembering key facts about Jesus’ life and teaching; -Ranking the commandments in order of those that they feel are most important; -Reading and discussing Jesus’ lesson on the most important commandments; -Considering the messages that they can take for their own lives from this message; -Creating 10 commandments for the modern world; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. The resource pack includes everything you need to teach the lesson, including the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and the Bloom’s Taxonomy worksheet (provided in both Word and as a PDF). Just download and teach! In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 with minor adaptations for age - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of Christian prayer. The lesson places a particular emphasis upon the Lord’s Prayer. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Considering who we confide in when we need to talk to someone, and understanding that Christians can confide in God; -Knowledge recall - remembering key facts about Jesus’ life and teaching; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video about how Christians pray and demonstrating understanding through answering questions; -Using the worksheet provided to read and comprehend the Lord’s prayer, answering the key questions provided; -Self-reflecting on how the teachings may influence their own lives; -Considering the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. The resource pack includes everything you need to teach the lesson, including the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ worksheet (provided in both Word and as a PDF). Just download and teach! In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 with minor adaptations for age - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of how Jesus Christ is visually depicted in paintings, focusing on facial expression, body language, his effect on his immediate environment, and other features. They also begin to look at how Jesus has been depicted over time and in different cultures. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Personal Spirituality - considering how people (including themselves) can be represented; -Understanding how no one today knows for sure how Jesus looked, and the paintings that we see of him are artists’ representations; -Analysing how Jesus is represented in some famous paintings of different events in his life; -Creating their own painting of Jesus from an event in his life, considering how Jesus himself is represented. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching, and helpful worksheet. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the events and significance of the baptism of Jesus Christ. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about John the Baptist; -Learning about the life of John the Baptist; -Watching a short video (hyperlinked) about the Baptism of Jesus Christ; -Freeze Framing Activity - The main events of the Baptism; -Considering deeper thinking questions on the significance of the Baptism; -Personal Spirituality - Milestones and turning points in our own lives. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside a clear and detailed information sheet for the introductory activity. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of the key events in the life of Jesus Christ. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Personal Spirituality - considering important events in their own life; -Comprehending and sequencing - card-sorting the main events in Jesus’ life; -Using independent research skills to find out more about one of the key events in Jesus’ life, before creating newspaper reports detailing their findings; -Considering a deeper thinking question, with the aid of clear points for consideration; -Completing a plenary quiz to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching worksheet. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the events and significance of the end of Jesus’ life - the Easter Story. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about the Easter Story; -Watching a short,child-friendly, interesting video (hyperlinked) about the Easter Story, before answering questions about its content; -Storyboarding Activity - Sequencing the key events of the Easter Story; -Considering how Easter is celebrated in the present day, and thinking about how Easter symbols represent key features of the Easter Story; -Personal Spirituality - Considering sacrifices and commemorations in their own lives. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and a well-structured sheet for the storyboarding task. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This fun and original collective worship session assists children in understanding the value of being creative in all of their endeavours, through: Understanding what creativity is, and recognising why it is such an important skill; Recognising God’s creativity and understanding how creativity is a trait within everyone (including themselves); Observing some amazing examples of the successes that creativity can catalyse; Learning strategies to demonstrate creativity 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. The session also includes a short video and discussion focusing on the Genesis section of the bible detailing God’s creation of the world and its creatures. The session also includes a fun interactive activity, a wonderful, thought-provoking video about the importance of creation, and various discussion activities regarding how to show creation in different areas of their own lives. The slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included two pages of notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!

In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to who Jesus Christ was, and learn of his significance to Christians. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge harvesting - gauging what children already know about Jesus; -Watching a short video (hyperlinked) - who was Jesus? -Reading and comprehending - what we factually know about Jesus, and what Christians believe about him - before answering questions to assess their understanding; -Creating acrostic poems based on what they have found out about Jesus; -Considering a deeper thinking question, with the aid of clear points for consideration; -Completing a plenary quiz to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, alongside an eye-catching worksheet. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

This informative and engaging whole class reading session deepens children’s understanding of the Nativity Story, whilst also developing vital reading comprehension skills such as retrieving, interpreting, inferring and sequencing. I have used these resources as an adaptation to our usual whole class reading provision throughout the lead-up to Christmas. The resource pack includes the link to the version of the story needed, which is most suitable for children in lower KS2 (although some higher attaining KS1 children may also be able to access it successfully). This is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. 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 resources have been received well by teachers and children, with a number of collegues choosing to split the content over two sessions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of Moses, through learning about the ten plagues of Egypt. They are encouraged to think deeply about the meanings that can be taken from the story, and consider ideas such as punishment and God’s power. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall - gauging children’s prior knowledge of Judaism - including Jewish persecution in Egypt and Moses’ early life; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video about the ten plagues, and attempting to recall them all ; -Considering the severity of each of the plagues, and discussing some of the moral and ethical implications of the story; -Considering their own attitudes towards the ideas presented in the story; -Writing a newspaper report about the plagues from the perspective of an imaginary Egyptian journalist, using the provided newspaper template; -Completing a plenary to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive 16-slide Powerpoint, the hyperlinked video and the newspaper template (in both Word and PDF). In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of the roles of vicars. They consider their routines and actions, and how vicars live their daily lives. It is great as a standalone lesson, or as a part of a unit on ‘special ways of living.’ The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Thinking about the definition of a vicar (and how this differs from the more general definition of a priest; -Introducing children to the daily life of vicars, including discussing their many roles and responsibilities, through watching an interesting and age-appropriate video; -Answering questions to check their understanding of the roles of vicars; -Completing a storyboard (using a provided template) to show the daily routine of vicars; -Learning about the different clothes worn by vicars, before drawing and labelling a vicar in uniform; -Considering questions that they would ask to a vicar if they were given the opportunity (you could email these to your local vicar, or even better, invite them in for a Q and A session); -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objectives. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (15 slides) the template for the storyboard, and the hyperlink for the video explaining about the daily life of a vicar. There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the Buddha and the key concepts of Buddhism. They learn about how the Buddha proposed that people should live their lives and consider the different spokes on the ‘Eightfold Path’ wheel. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Recalling their prior learning about how Christians live; -Reflecting upon an image of the Buddha, and thinking about what the different features in the image show people about how to live; -Learn key facts about the Buddha and how he suggested that people should live their lives, including following the ‘Eightfold Path.’ -Considering how they could apply some of the principles of the Eightfold Path to their own lives. -Comparing and contrasting some of the key teachings of Christianity and Buddhism; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objectives. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (16 slides) and the worksheet needed for the Eightfold Path task (in both Word and PDF). There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.

In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to how Buddhist monks and nuns live their lives. They consider the sacrifices that these people make and the reasons behind their choices. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Recalling their prior learning about how Christians and Buddhists live; -Reflecting upon an image of monks and considering what they can infer about them/ their lives; -Learn key facts about monks and nuns, through key facts on the slideshow and engagement with a hyperlinked video that leads them through a day in the life of a Buddhist monk; -Considering the qualities and skills that Buddhist monks and nuns need to show, and considering how they would feel/think if they were in a similar position; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objectives. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (15 slides) and the hyperlink for the video. There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 1 - the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use.