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The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!

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The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
KS1 / KS2 Christmas Quiz FREEBIE Presentation
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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com A free Christmas quiz presentation set into three rounds with ten questions each. Answers provided at the end. A good fun time-filler activity for the end of the term.
KS2 HUMANISM RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons
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This Humanism RE unit is an ideal addition to your half-term curriculum, offering a fantastic opportunity for students to delve into this intriguing religion and compare it with others such as Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, or Judaism. Throughout the six fully resourced and meticulously planned lessons, children will gain a profound understanding of Humanist beliefs and how they differ from other religions. Engaging activities will prompt students to reflect on their actions and morals, fostering a deeper appreciation of ethical values. As a creation of an experienced Religious Education subject lead, these lessons have been extensively tested in a real classroom with KS2 students. Their effectiveness and outstanding quality align perfectly with Ofsted’s observation criteria, ensuring a meaningful and enriching learning experience. Unlock the potential of your RE lessons with this exceptional Humanism unit. Empower your students with valuable insights into a diverse range of beliefs, encouraging tolerance and understanding in today’s multicultural society. Invest in their spiritual growth and moral development with these thought-provoking lessons. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage your students and make your RE lessons stand out. Elevate your KS2 Religious Education with this comprehensive Humanism unit and provide your students with a truly enriching educational experience. Included is: 6 Lesson Plans 6 PowerPoints Christianity vs Humanism Activity Sheet Starter Activity Golden Rules Across Religions Poster My Golden Rule worksheet Humanism Story Comparing Baby Ceremonies Comparing Baby Ceremonies (Humanist Statements LA sheet) Comic Strip Stories Story notes Humanist Belief Display Cards Lessons: L.O: To understand and explain the beliefs of humanists. L.O. To compare humanist beliefs to other beliefs. L.O: To learn how the ‘Golden Rule’ differs from religion to religion. L.O: To reflect upon the connections between a moral story and the beliefs of some humanists. L.O: To consider and write a suitable reflection for a humanist to use in the light of a natural disaster. L.O. To describe a humanist baby welcoming ceremony and compare it to a Christian baptism. L.O. To explain some of the moral beliefs of many humanists. **Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Love this resource? Leave us a great review and get a resource of your choice for FREE! Just drop us an email with your purchase receipt and a screenshot of your review.** KS1 KS2 LKS2 UKS2 Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Y1 Y2 outstanding ofsted observation religious education
VAISAKHI and SIKHISM - Learning Booklet (32 Pages)
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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
Christmas Fractions of Amounts Worksheet  LKS2
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Christmas Fractions of Amounts Worksheet LKS2

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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
The Magic of Mushkil Gusha Reciprocal Reading Unit
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The Magic of Mushkil Gusha Reciprocal Reading Unit

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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
Easter Assembly - Losing a Friend for KS1 or KS2
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Easter Assembly - Losing a Friend for KS1 or KS2

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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
Lent Assembly - Easter PowerPoint for KS1 or KS2
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Lent Assembly - Easter PowerPoint for KS1 or KS2

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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
HANUKKAH PowerPoint
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HANUKKAH PowerPoint

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This 11-slide PowerPoint is perfect to either teach Hanukkah or lead an assembly about Hanukkah. Filled with colourful pictures and interesting facts, this is suitable for EYFS, KS1 or KS2. year 1 2 3 4 5 6 reception y1 y2 y3 y4 y5 y6 uks2 lks2 Jew Jewish Festival of Lights re religious education religion
KS1 KS2 Easter Story Assembly
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KS1 KS2 Easter Story Assembly

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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
The Easter Story Assembly KS1 / EYFS
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The Easter Story Assembly KS1 / EYFS

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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.
x3 Easter Assemblies - Lent, Easter Story, Losing a friend Assembly
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x3 Easter Assemblies - Lent, Easter Story, Losing a friend Assembly

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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com These three PowerPoint presentations are great for the run up to Easter. Included in this bundle: ✸ Easter Story - the Christianity story of Easter and Jesus on a cross. (19 slides) ✸ Lent - what is Lent and what does it mean to Christians? (19 slides) ✸ Losing a friend - how did the disciples feel when Jesus left and returned to heaven? (14 slides) 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
Ukrainian Easter Labels - Word Wall, Vocabulary, Translation, Flash Cards
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Ukrainian Easter Labels - Word Wall, Vocabulary, Translation, Flash Cards

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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
Russian Easter Labels - Word Wall, Vocabulary, Translation, Flash Cards
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Russian Easter Labels - Word Wall, Vocabulary, Translation, Flash Cards

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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
KS1 What is Christianity? - RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons
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KS1 What is Christianity? - RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons

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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
KS1 Good News! Christianity - RE Unit - 4 Outstanding Lessons
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KS1 Good News! Christianity - RE Unit - 4 Outstanding Lessons

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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
KS1 Islam - RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons
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KS1 Islam - RE Unit - 6 Outstanding Lessons

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Are you needing a glimpse into the religion of Islam for beginners? This is the Religious Education Unit for you! Created for Key Stage 1 learners, this set of 6 lessons will take young children through the Muslim beliefs using exciting PowerPoints and activities. Learning Objectives covered: L.O: To recognise that God is important in the lives of Muslims and understand the significance of the Shahadah in the Islamic faith. L.O: To recognise and understand the importance of the Shahadah in Islam, and explain its significance in the lives of Muslims. L.O. To understand that Muslims believe in different names for God and identify some qualities or characteristics associated with these names. L.O. To explain why Prophet Muhammad is important to Muslims and understand how his teachings inspire Muslims to lead a good and kind life. L.O. To explain the importance of the Qur’an to Muslims and describe how Muslims treat the Qur’an. L.O. To explain the concept of worship in Islam and identify the significance of worshipping God for Muslims. Included in this RE unit are: ☪ 6 Lesson plans ☪ 6 PowerPoints ☪ Where is God? Worksheet ☪ The Shahadah to label ☪ The Shahadah Worksheet ☪ Names of Allah ☪ Sentence starters ☪ Muhammad and the Cat story ☪ The Tiny Ants story ☪ Muhammad and the Gentle Camel story ☪ Muhammad and the Black Stone story ☪ Bilal, the First Muezzin story ☪ Crescent Moon activity ☪ Respecting the Qur’an Worksheet Perfect for a half term of work, children will build up their knowledge of Islam, what Muslims believe and the key parts of their beliefs.
KS2 Christmas Art Unit - 7 Lessons - Planning, PowerPoints, Resources
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Have any issues with this resource or a request? Contact us directly for the quickest response at: explore_education@outlook.com Bring some Christmas joy to your classroom with these 7 Christmas Art Lessons! Perfect for the last week of term or spread out across the Autumn term, these lessons are perfect to bring excitement to your classroom. Created for Key Stage 2, these lessons are easily adaptable for Key Stage 1 too. Children will make snow globes, Christmas birds, a hand-print wreath, Christmas tree cards, an Advent calendar, a seasons calendar and a winter landscape bauble. They will also find out about the history of wreaths, Advent calendars and Christmas cards. This unit contains a bumper pack of 121 PowerPoint slides altogether, 11 pages of lesson plans and 14 resource sheets. Resources included: x7 lesson plans x7 PowerPoints for each lesson Bauble template Chicken template Viewfinder and Art Snowglobe ideas template Trees throughout the seasons Holly template Lesson 1: Create a winter landscape bauble using tints of colour. Learn about colour mixing and the difference between tints and shades. Layer shades of a colour to create a gradient background. Create a collaged character to stick on top of the fading background. Lesson 2: Be inspired by the patterned hens in Keith Baker’s book Big Fat Hen to create a patterned bird in line with the song ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ - three French hens. Use oil pastels or chalk pastels to create layered patterns and texture. Lesson 3: Create a snowglobe around the values and magic of Christmas to represent how we feel. This will be inspired by John Lewis’ Man on the Moon advert from 2015. Use a range of brushstrokes and stippling to create detail on the snowglobe. Lesson 4: Create a calendar featuring the four seasons of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Sketch the trees and be inspired by pictures, using a range of materials to create the different coloured leaves. Lesson 5: Find out about the history of sending Christmas cards and create their own ‘modern day’ Christmas card of a Christmas tree using simple strips of paper. Lesson 6: Find out about the history of wreaths (even before they were used for Christmas!) and create their own hand-print wreath to decorate the classroom. Lesson 7: Create a simple origami advent calendar, writing messages of love, kindness, inspiration or even jokes to take home. You may want to do this lesson first or last, depending if you want it ready for this year or next! They will demonstrate the art of painting and colour mixing (snow globes and seasons calendar), sketching and creating patterns using oil pastels/chalk pastels (Christmas birds), sculpture and cutting (Christmas wreath and Christmas cards). See the preview files for images of examples of the artwork children will create in this unit. y3 y4 y5 y6 ks2 religious education Christianity xmas santa snow festive design and technology evaluate create creations
KS2 BUDDHISM Unit - 7 Outstanding RE Lessons
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Spark curiosity and understanding about Buddhism with this comprehensive and ready-to-teach unit! Designed for Key Stage 2 (easily adaptable for KS1), these seven lessons cover the core beliefs and practices of Buddhism, providing a rich and meaningful learning experience for your students. What’s Included: ★ 7 Detailed Lesson Plans: Step-by-step guidance for each lesson, including clear learning objectives, engaging activities, and differentiation ideas. ★ 7 Interactive PowerPoints: Visually appealing presentations to introduce key concepts, spark discussions, and enhance understanding. ★ 12 Creative Worksheets: Hands-on activities to reinforce learning and encourage student engagement, including storyboards, prayer flags, and more. ★ Complete Examples: Provide clear models for each activity, supporting both teachers and students. Lesson Overview: ★ The Story of the Buddha: Explore the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his journey to enlightenment. ★ Buddhist Worship: Discover how and where Buddhists worship, including temples and home shrines. ★ The Tripitaka: Learn about the sacred texts of Buddhism and their significance. ★ The Four Noble Truths: Understand the core Buddhist teachings on suffering and the path to liberation. ★ The Five Moral Precepts: Explore the ethical guidelines that guide Buddhists’ actions and behavior. ★ The Noble Eightfold Path: Discover the path to enlightenment through right understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. ★ Buddhist Celebrations: Learn about Wesak, the most important Buddhist festival, and its significance. Why Choose This Resource? ★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the religious education curriculum objectives for KS2, covering key aspects of Buddhism. ★ Engaging and Interactive: Includes a variety of activities, from video discussions to creative projects, to cater to different learning styles. ★ Differentiated: Provides options for different abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported. ★ Ready-to-Use: All materials are provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time. ★ Teacher-Created: Developed by experienced educators with a passion for religious education. Inspire a lifelong interest in world religions and cultural understanding with this enriching Buddhism unit! Ideal for: KS2 RE, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Buddhism, religious studies, world religions, cultural awareness.
KS2 RE EASTER UNIT - 4 Outstanding Lessons
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KS2 RE EASTER UNIT - 4 Outstanding Lessons

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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
UKS2 RE EASTER Unit - 4 lessons
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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