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.

Inspire your pupils to explore the Christmas story with three powerful images of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in a modern setting. Use these vibrant engaging images as a quick starter to a lesson, a group discussion or the main focus of a lesson. What if Jesus was born today? How would the story change? Explore why Christians believe God sent his son to be with ordinary people. Resources include Primary (KS2) and Secondary Lesson Ideas, a Modern Christmas Story Planning Sheet and Bible Verse cards. These resources are easily adapted: for a range of age groups, a simple and fun look at a Modern Christmas, or for exploring the Christmas story in depth.

A lesson looking at Faith in Action, what William Booth and The Salvation Army did during the Victorian times. It explores what William Booth did and incorporates some of his famous sayings, for example ‘Soup, soap and salvation’. Pupils learn what it might have been like to live during the Victorian times. There is a range of follow-up activities including comparing what The Salvation Army did 150 years ago, to present day support. Suitable for ‘Faith in Action’, ‘Studying a Person of Faith’ and ‘Victorians’ topics.

This is a stand-alone lesson which introduces pupils to the First World War with a humanitarian and religious response. It takes the perspective of Faith in Action and how The Salvation Army supported people during WW1. These themes can be explored further on this webpage www.salvationarmy.org.uk/schools/history

The Salvation Army is… is a lesson introducing to The Salvation Army. Investigate key words and the purpose behind a corps building (Salvation Army church). Lesson 1 of 6. These resources provide an introduction to The Salvation Army through a range of lessons and activities. They are ideal to use in one-off lessons, or to introduce a longer topic looking at different aspects of The Salvation Army.

Some of the difficulties faced 2,000 years ago by the people in the Christmas story are still affecting thousands of people today. Explore the Christmas story by using images created with current newspaper headlines alongside the Bible text. This resource is inspired by a set of four Christmas posters created by The Salvation Army. Includes creative ideas for how the images could be used in RE , Literacy, Drama and Humanities lessons.

‘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.

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.

We only have one planet - so how can we look after it? Help pupils learn about the different ways we can protect and care for our world with this bright and engaging values-based school assembly. Pupils reflect on what we can do individually to care for this amazing world that has everything we need. After all, this is our home. Includes a fun song lyric video which aims to energise your pupils! Part of the Right Tracks music and school assembly resource.

What could be the greatest day in history? Could it be the day a special baby was born? Explore this idea with creative faith-based assembly as pupils discover who came to the birth of Jesus, and how we are all invited to celebrate. Includes some of the ways The Salvation Army celebrates this time of year, through worship and practical help. Pupils reflect on what they can do to help spread peace and fairness and love to others and how they might celebrate the real meaning behind Christmas. Includes a song lyric video celebrating the greatest day in history. Part of the Right Tracks music and school assembly resource.

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.

This is a stand-alone lesson which introduces pupils to the First World War with a humanitarian and religious response. It takes the perspective of Faith in Action and how The Salvation Army supported people during WW1. These themes can be explored further on this webpage www.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/primary-ww1

Ideal for independent learning, group work or use as posters. Fact sheets, puzzles, FAQs, images and news articles explore who William Booth was and his motivation for helping others. A fun, flexible and engaging way for your pupils to learn. Additional topics, including the history of The Salvation Army, and videos are available on The Salvation Army website.

This lesson gives students the opportunity to explore what human genetic engineering is and what the possible advantages and disadvantages are. Pupils will be able to express their own opinions on this area and will also investigate The Salvation Army’s standpoint on human genetic engineering

In this lesson students will explore some of the causes and consequences of damage to the environment. They will also explore what The Salvation Army believes about humanity’s responsibility to care for the environment as well as investigating the biblical teachings that support their point of view.

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 lesson about William Booth, who started The Salvation Army during the Victorian times. This lesson looks at the life of William and explores the key points in his life. How and why did he turn his life around? How did his faith influence his actions? What are our own turning points in life? Links with ‘impact of a religious faith upon a person’, Faith in Action and the topic Victorians.

A presentation telling the story of the founders of The Salvation Army, William and Catherine Booth, and of how The Salvation Army started. These bright and bold graphics will appeal to younger children, but is also suitable for older children. Can be used as part of a lesson, or to support an assembly. As part of Religious Education - Faith in Action, or the History topic - The Victorians.

A resource about homelessness and the work of The Salvation Army. Using colourful illustrations and simple language and concepts, we hope to help pupils understand why people become homeless, how it feels to be homeless and what The Salvation Army is doing to help homeless people rebuild their lives.

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.