This resource pack contains all of the presentations, worksheets and activities needed to teach an engaging and progressive 6-week enquiry-led RE unit of learning. This unit aims to equip children with the knowledge and skills needed to answer the big question: ‘What is the Holy Trinity?’ The unit is broken down into 6 sessions: Three Persons in One God; God the Father part 1 - Creation and the Old Testament; God the Father part 2 - The Ten Commandments; God the Son - The Baptism of Jesus Christ; God the Holy Spirit - The Holy Spirit is sent after the Death of Jesus; Assessment Lesson (assessment provided). All of the resources are provided to teach each lesson (in the past we have taught them as double lessons and spread into 12 separate sessions) and each presentation contains key questions through the 3 lenses of theology, philosophy and human/social sciences. Worksheets are provided in both Word (to allow editing) and PDF (to protect formatting). Each session contains knowledge recall based on learning from prior in the unit, a range of worksheet/ video/ creative resources to enhance engagement and a return to the enquiry question in the reflection section of the lesson. These resources are tried and tested and best suited to children in years 3 and 4. They are aligned with the age-related expectations used by the vast majority of regions/ diocese boards. When downloaded, the resources will be open in the download and also copied within the zip file.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Sikhism. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Sikhism Overview; -Sikh Beliefs; -Sikhism Timeline; -Key Vocabulary; -Top Ten Facts; -Answers to the Important Questions. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the fourth pillar of Islam - Sawm, the act of fasting during the period of Ramadan. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, learning key facts, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and demonstrating their understanding through various tasks, including designing their own Iftar plate. They also consider their own personal spirituality, discussing concepts such as self-discipline and control. 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. The template is also provided for the Iftar task (in both Word and PDF). Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional 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 informative lesson, children learn what symbols are, and begin to interpret and reflect on the meaning of symbols. They apply this knowledge in creating their own symbols, considering what the objects/ animals, colours and shapes that they select represent. I used this as an introductory lesson, before then going into more depth about different religious symbols in the subsequent lessons. Children enjoyed it and it gave them a solid understanding of symbols to build on in the next steps of their learning. This resource pack contains a comprehensive and colourful 15-slide Powerpoint, which guides teachers and students through the learning activities. A template worksheet is also provided (in Word and PDF) for the students to create and describe their symbol. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in both Years 1 and 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 are introduced to how Muslims pray. They consider the rituals that these people follow and the reasons behind their processes. 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 in special ways; -Learning about the Muslim ritual of praying 5 times a day, and consider their own daily cycles; -Learn other key facts about Muslim prayer, for example how they are called to prayer and the rituals that they follow - aided by the use of interesting videos (hyperlinked); -Comparing and contrasting how Muslims pray compared with other religions; -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) , the resources for the routine activity (in Word and PDF) and the hyperlink for the videos. 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 Sikh religion and to the first Sikh Guru: Guru Nanak. They learn about the key events in his life, including his vision of God, and they begin to understand the importance of Guru Nanak to people who follow Sikhism. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Considering what children already know about Sikhism, and what they would still like to know; -Introducing children to the Sikh religion, including sharing information about where and when the faith started; -Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video (hyperlinked) to find out about the main events of Guru Nanak’s life; -Answering questions to check their understanding of the video information; -Finding out key information about how the Sikh Guru tradition started as a result of Guru Nanak, and then introducing them to information about how his life is celebrated today (hyperlinked); -Considering personal spirituality questions, including their perceptions of the Guru Nanak’s main revelations about God. -Comparing Guru Nanak’s ‘turning point’ with the turning point of prophets/ characters in other religions; -Completing a creative task in which they consider a ‘turning point’ in their own lives; -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/ additional information. 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 2 - (predominantly upper KS2) the key learning is aligned with curriculum expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the fifth pillar of Islam - Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to the city of Makkah. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, understanding where Makkah is and why it is holy, learning key facts about the rules and process of Hajj and demonstrating their understanding through various tasks, including explaining the process of Hajj through a storyboarding template. They also consider their own personal spirituality, discussing concepts such as perseverance and respect. 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. A reading about the Hajj process is also provided, in addition to the template for the main activity (in both Word and PDF). In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional 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 develop their understanding of special places in Christianity, Islam and Judaism. It was originally taught as a part of an RE unit on ‘Special Places’ and so assumes some prior knowledge of churches and mosques (I have uploaded the prior lessons on this). The lesson introduces synagogues. The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge recall - gauging what children already know about special places in Christianity and Islam; -Being introduced to synagogues and their key features; -Using a provided worksheet/ template to find similarities and differences between churches, mosques and synagogues; -Creating their own special places; -Completing a plenary activity to assess their understanding; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (23 slides) and the worksheet (provided in both Word and PDF). There is everything that you need here to teach the lesson, but you may wish to have some cardboard, shoeboxes etc. available for the creative task. 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 develop their understanding of churches and what happens in them. It was originally taught as a part of an RE unit on ‘Special Places.’ The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey: -Knowledge harvesting what children already know about mosques, and what they would like to find out; -Learning the basics about Mosques, before reading and comprehending ‘An Important Job for Qaswa the Camel’ - an age-appropriate story about the first mosque; -Studying a number of images of different features in mosques and discussing why each feature is important; -Understanding what makes mosques special places to Muslims, and finding similarities and differences between mosques and churches; -Completing a plenary activity to assess their understanding; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (24 slides) and the story for the comprehension activity (provided in 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.

This fun and original collective worship session aims to guide children towards building their knowledge of Mary, mother of Jesus, through: -Gathering what they already know about Mary; -Learning about the annunciation of Mary, through reading an engaging and thought-provoking script; -Answering comprehension questions based on the ideas and events of the annunciation; -Considering Mary’s response and actions after learning that she would be the mother of Jesus; -Studying examples of Mary’s devotion and love towards Jesus, through engagement with religious artworks and Bible quotations; -Discussing the Christian values that Mary demonstrated throughout her life; -Singing a hymn about the Mother Mary (hyperlinked); -Closing with a prayer related to the Mother Mary. The session includes a 16-slide presentation, the script for the ‘anunciation’ section (in both Word and PDF) and the hyperlink to the hymn. No further resources are required, everything that you need to present the assembly is included. This assembly was originally delivered to all of the children in a primary school (KS1 and KS2), although with suitable adaptations it could also be suitable for students in KS3.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the third pillar of Islam - Zakah. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions about Zakah. They then develop their understanding by learning about why Muslims give Zakah and how it benefits others, before comparing these ideas with their own personal views on generosity and charity. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 18-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 in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional 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.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Moses in RE. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Exodus from Egypt; -The Ten Plagues; -Pesach (Passover) and the Seder Meal; -The Ten Commandments; -Personal Spirituality - Key Questions; -Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most appropriate for KS2 children.

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 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 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 and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the religion of Islam. They find out a number of key introductory facts about Islam, including: -Who follows Islam; -Some of the things that they believe; -Where and how they worship; -Their sacred places and texts. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and recording the key information, and exploring more information about the Qur’an, mosques and the Prophet Muhammad using a list of approved websites. They conclude by comparing what they have found out about Islam with what they know about Christianity. 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.