This resource is a plan for 3 lessons on Jesus’s parables to be taught to KS2. The first lesson covers why Jesus used stories/parables to teach lessons. The parables that are covered in the following 2 weeks are ‘The parable of the lost son’ and ‘The parable of the mustard seed.’ The second 2 lessons can be taught in any order and encourage the children to consider how difficult it is to forgive and how Jesus hoped to spread the word of God. The lessons are taught through a variety of mediums, such as watching clips, taking part in storytelling, drama activities, planting a seed and artwork. The plans contain Bible references and internet links to make it easy to find the stories, details of how to teach the stories and activities that the children could do. There are also detailed Learning Objectives with differentiated outcomes. It is an easy plan to follow as very few resources are needed, but are listed where required.

This resource is a comprehension activity based on the year 6 reading comprehension SATs paper. The theme is the story of Palm Sunday, which I have rewritten to resemble the style of the reading paper. There is a reading booklet and an accompanying question booklet, which contains a range of questions based on last year’s paper. Answers are also included. I have included 3 differentiated levels. The Higher Ability level (801 words) is similar to the SATs paper, whilst the Middle Ability (741 words) and Lower Ability (615 words) use slightly simplified wording in the reading and question booklet. PDF file format. Colour and Black & White versions are included in the price. You might also be interested in: KS1 Easter RE Lesson Pack - Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Lesson Plan and PowerPoint - KS2 (Easter) Palm Sunday Story Powerpoint Easter Assembly Plan - Palm Sunday

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1. The theme in this pack is the Easter Story. The story is split into 4 sections: Palm Sunday The Last Supper Good Friday Easter Sunday Each comprehension contains a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 questions, containing ‘what’ ‘who’ and ‘when’ questions and some multiple choice questions. Answers are also included. There are three differentiated levels (PDFs). There is a colour and black & white version of each level. There is also a powerpoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text from the middle ability so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. The PowerPoint is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. All of the documents are in the zip file.

An interactive advent calendar to use throughout the month of December. Just click on the date and you will be taken to a Christmas joke! A great start to the Christmas season. Perfect for all ages!

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. They each contain a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. The theme in this pack is ‘Christmas in Italy.’ There are four different comprehensions: December in Italy Nativity scenes Christmas food La Befana (the kind witch who delivers gifts on Epiphany) There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

This resource contains 4 comprehension activities suitable for using with year 1 or lower ability year 2. The theme in this pack is the Christmas story, which is split into four separate comprehensions: Angel Gabriel visits Mary The birth of Jesus The shepherds visit Jesus The Wise Men visit Jesus Each comprehension contains a short piece of text with words that can be sounded out. There are three trickier words which have pictures to help children work out what they say. The text is followed by 5 simple questions. There is also a PowerPoint included in the pack containing a slide for each text so that you can go through the comprehensions before the children complete them. Each slide also contains 3 words that are trickier to sound out, with sound buttons underneath them. PDF file format and editable Microsoft word format included in the price.

A 21 page presentation describing the traditions of Christmas in Germany. It covers Christmas markets, decorations, food and Christmas trees. Each slide has a short piece of text accompanied by a picture. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.

This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for lower key stage 2, perfect for using before or during Lent. There are three differentiated booklets on Shrove Tuesday. Each booklet contains information and questions on Shrove Tuesday, its history, how to cook a pancake and the Mardi Gras festival. There are a range of 'what, ' 'when,' 'where' and 'why' questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Answers are also included. PDF file format.

This is a plan for an assembly on Easter Sunday, with a focus on the theme of hope. There is an optional PowerPoint on the Easter Sunday story included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves you telling an anecdote about a school scenario, before linking this to the story of Jesus rising again on Easter Sunday. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. A version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-sunday-presentation-11542787 You might also be interested in my KS1 and KS2 Easter Sunday lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-re-rs-lesson-easter-sunday-11830810 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-sunday-re-lesson-ks2-11515913

This is a presentation on Mother Teresa (Saint Teresa of Calcutta). The presentation covers Mother Teresa’s early life, becoming a nun, her work with the poor and sick in India, her achievements and legacy and a selection of her quotes. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 11.

This is a 3 page plan and 10 slide PowerPoint for an assembly on Love, with a focus on loving your neighbour. It is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! You can use the plan on its own or alongside the PowerPoint. (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint.) I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves lots of discussion on what a neighbour is, before introducing the Bible quote and discussing a school-based scenario that the children can relate to. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.

This is an assembly to teach children about the fun Jewish holiday of Purim. It is suitable for ages 5-11. It includes information on Judaism, the story of brave Queen Esther and details on how Jewish people celebrate Purim. It includes an anecdote relevant to the children’s experiences and finishes with a prayer/reflection. The pdf plan is 5 pages. There is also a 23 slide animated PowerPoint presentation to accompany the assembly which includes all of the information in the plan. (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) You can jump to different sections of the PowerPoint or run it all from start to finish. The plan and PowerPoint can both be used on their own to suit your needs. No further preparation required.

A simple 20 page animated PowerPoint presentation retelling the story of Jesus healing a paralysed man. This is one of Jesus’s miracles. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the presentation is played with the animations. This could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is also included in our KS1 and KS2 lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11596253 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11591468

An animated 25 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the story of Jesus healing the centurion’s servant. This is one of Jesus’s miracles. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is also included with our KS2 lesson: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11587734

This is a lesson plan with accompanying resources focussing on the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5000. It is suitable for using with key stage 2. The plan gives details of a starter, an introduction to the story, a drama activity, written activity and plenary whole class activity. Lesson objectives and cross-curricular links are also included in the plan. The lesson allows children to improve literacy and speaking and listening skills within an RE lesson. There is a PowerPoint of the Bible story included in the price. All resources that are needed are included. They are in the zip file: 5 PDF page lesson plan 18 slide animated PowerPoint story presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) 1 slide PowerPoint to prepare for the written task (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) 1 PDF page template for the written task No further preparation needed. The PowerPoint story is available separately: Jesus’ Miracles : Feeding of the 5000 presentation You might be interested in our KS1 lesson on Jesus feeding the 5000: KS1 Jesus feeds the 5000 / Jesus’ Miracles lesson

An animated 25 page presentation retelling the story of Jesus calming the storm. This is one of Jesus’s miracles. The PowerPoint is not editable. It is in the zip file. Please click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the presentation is played as a slideshow with the animations. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is included in our KS1 and KS2 plans: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12061085 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11589835

This is a lesson plan with accompanying resources focussing on the miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. It is suitable for using with key stage 2. The plan gives details of a starter, an introduction to the story, a written activity and plenary. Lesson objectives and cross-curricular links are also included in the plan. There is a PowerPoint of the Bible story included in the price and all resources that are needed. These are in the zip file and are: Lesson Plan - 4 pages (PDF) Animated PowerPoint story - 22 slides (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the presentation is played as a slideshow with the animations.) Templates for the written activity - 2 pages (PDF) A very interactive, creative lesson to make this Bible story memorable. The PowerPoint story is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11589986

A simple 30 page presentation retelling Jesus’ parable of the lost son. This parable teaches about how God can forgive, whereas humans find it difficult to forgive. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.

An animated 21 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the part of the Christmas story when the shepherds visit baby Jesus. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open it. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. A version of the PowerPoint is also included in our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans and assembly: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-re-lesson-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-ks1-11731759 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-christmas-re-lesson-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11731513 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-11790879 You might also be interested in our presentations which cover the whole Christmas story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-the-birth-of-jesus-presentation-11729139 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-three-wise-men-visit-jesus-three-kings-epiphany-11729975 These are all available as part of a bundle of presentations: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775

This is a plan for a lesson about the birth of Jesus, with a focus on the journey to Bethlehem. It is suitable for using with Key Stage 1. The 6 page pdf lesson plan includes learning objectives, a starter, whole class discussion, group drama activity, simple written activity and a plenary drama activity. There is a 26 slide animated PowerPoint presentation of the story to use. This is not editable (Click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow with the animations. A pdf template for the written activity is also included. An interactive lesson with a gentle focus on Mary and Joseph as refugees, which could be used individually or as part of a Christmas RE unit. The PowerPoint story is also available without the lesson plan - Christmas Story - The birth of Jesus Presentation You might also be interested in our KS2 lesson plan on the birth of Jesus: The birth of Jesus Christmas RE lesson - KS2