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Collective Worship - Big Bundle!
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Collective Worship - Big Bundle!

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These fun and original collective worships sessions aim to aid children in developing their understanding of Christian themes. The bundle contains collective worship sessions on compassion, honesty, endurance, humility and celebrating differences. All of the sessions have been tried and tested, and have 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. For example, there are references to scenarios and dilemmas that they themselves might find themselves in, in order to help them to make the right choices in their own lives. Each session also links to an apt bible story, each of which has been modified to suit a younger audience. There are also fun role-play activities, beautiful, thought-provoking videos exemplifying each theme, and various discussion activities regarding how to show the skills in different areas of their own lives. No further resources are required, everything that you need to present the sessions is included. Each set of slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included two pages of notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!
Collective Worship Huge Bundle!
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Collective Worship Huge Bundle!

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These fun and original collective worships sessions aim to aid children in developing their understanding of Christian themes. The bundle contains collective worship sessions on: Compassion Honesty Endurance Humility Celebrating Differences Humility Peace Creativity Thankfulness All of the sessions have been tried and tested, and have 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. For example, there are references to scenarios and dilemmas that they themselves might find themselves in, in order to help them to make the right choices in their own lives. Each session also links to an apt bible story, each of which has been modified to suit a younger audience. There are also fun role-play activities, beautiful, thought-provoking videos exemplifying each theme, and various discussion activities regarding how to show the skills in different areas of their own lives. No further resources are required, everything that you need to present the sessions is included. Each set of slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included guidance notes for each session to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!
The Bible - Big Lesson Bundle!
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The Bible - Big Lesson Bundle!

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These engaging and informative lessons provide students with a well-rounded introductory understanding of the Bible. Throughout the sequence of lessons, children understand the structure of the Bible, the content in different sections, and how to find Bible passages through references. Children learn that the Bible can be interpreted from fundamentalist or liberal perspectives. Furthermore, two sections of the Bible are explored in more depth: those relating to the Ten Commandments and the Creation story. The lessons are best taught in the following order: Introduction to the Bible Bible Structure and Referencing Types of Writing in the Bible The Ten Commandments Respect for the Bible Interpretations of the Bible The Creation Story Human Responsibility Each lesson contains a comprehensive and colourful Powerpoint (each of at least 15 slides), which guide teachers and students through the learning activities. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. Where appropriate, eye-catching and helpful worksheets and templates (in both Word and PDF) are also included. Within most lessons, children are asked questions and set challenges to develop their own personal spirituality. In the past, I have used these lessons 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. The resources are suitable for home learning however the first couple of lessons work best if children have access to a physical Bible. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.
The Bible Huge Bundle!
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The Bible Huge Bundle!

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This bundle contains all 8 of the Bible lessons AND the corresponding Bible Knowledge Organiser! The engaging and informative lessons provide students with a well-rounded introductory understanding of the Bible. Throughout the sequence of lessons, children understand the structure of the Bible, the content in different sections, and how to find Bible passages through references. Children learn that the Bible can be interpreted from fundamentalist or liberal perspectives. Furthermore, two sections of the Bible are explored in more depth: those relating to the Ten Commandments and the Creation story. The lessons are best taught in the following order: Introduction to the Bible Bible Structure and Referencing Types of Writing in the Bible The Ten Commandments Respect for the Bible Interpretations of the Bible The Creation Story Human Responsibility Each lesson contains a comprehensive and colourful Powerpoint (each of at least 15 slides), which guide teachers and students through the learning activities. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. Where appropriate, eye-catching and helpful worksheets and templates (in both Word and PDF) are also included. Within most lessons, children are asked questions and set challenges to develop their own personal spirituality. In the past, I have used these lessons 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. The resources are suitable for home learning however the first couple of lessons work best if children have access to a physical Bible. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.
RE - Islam Lesson Bundle!
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RE - Islam Lesson Bundle!

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In these engaging and comprehensive lessons, students are given a comprehensive introductory understanding of the religion of Islam. The three lessons included are: 1.Introduction to Islam 2.Makkah and the Kaaba 3.Features of Mosques. The bundle contains everything needed to deliver the lessons, including attractive and informative PowerPoint presentations and any necessary worksheets/ activity resources. The lessons are tried and tested, and are easy for teachers and students to follow. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used these lessons 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.
Judaism - Moses' Early Life - Lesson!
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Judaism - Moses' Early Life - Lesson!

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In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the story of Moses’ early life. It covers the context of Jewish persecution in Egypt, and the birth, concealment and subsequent finding of baby Moses. 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 Jewish persecution in Egypt; -Watching a short video (hyperlinked) about Moses early life - before answering comprehension questions to demonstrate understanding; -Considering how different characters in the story demonstrate positive Christian/ Jewish values in the story; -Considering their own attitudes towards the events and characters in the story; -Creating a storyboard to present the main events of the story; -Completing a plenary to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive 19-slide Powerpoint, the hyperlink to the short video, and a template for the storyboard 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.
Wisdom Collective Worship! (Focus on 'Seeking Help')
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Wisdom Collective Worship! (Focus on 'Seeking Help')

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This fun and original collective worship aids children in understanding the value of wisdom. It was delivered as the first in a series of three worship sessions on wisdom (available as a Bundle) although it works equally as well as a standalone session. In this session, a particular focus is placed on defining wisdom and understanding that wisdom sometimes means seeking support from others, to help us to make wise choices. This is achieved through: -Defining wisdom and thinking about how we can show the characteristics of being wise; -Identifying times in which we might need to seek support; -Reading and understanding a child-friendly reading of 1 Kings 3:3–15; 2 Chronicles 1:1–13 in which KIng Solomon asks God for wisdom; -Analysing a bible quote from proverbs about the value of seeking advice; -Relating these teachings to the lives of the children - considering how they can seek support both in their learning and at break/ lunchtimes (without relying too much on their teachers/ adults!); -Singing a hymn relating to seeking support and reflecting through prayer. The session includes a comprehensive, engaging PowerPoint presentation, a hyperlink to the necessary hymn, and both a PDF and Word copy of the script for the fable. There are also various discussion prompts to enable children to consider how wisdom and seeking support can aid us throughout our lives. The slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included guiding notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!
RE - Special Ways of Living Knowledge Organiser!
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RE - Special Ways of Living Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning or revising knowledge of ‘special ways of living’ in RE. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview - The way of life for different people; -In Christianity - ‘Love One Another’ and Church on Sundays -In Islam - Prayer and Ramadan; -In Buddhism - The Buddha and Child Monks; -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 KS1 and lower KS2 children.
Teachings of Jesus - Key Facts About Jesus Christ!
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Teachings of Jesus - Key Facts About Jesus Christ!

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In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of Jesus Christ’s life and method of teaching. 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’s life and teachings; -Researching to find out key facts about Jesus’ life; -Discussing Jesus’ methods of teaching; -Defining parables, and explaining how these differ from fables; -Creating their own parables, following a clear formula; -Completing a plenary activity to assess their understanding; -Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective. 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.
The Bible - Respect for the Bible!
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The Bible - Respect for the Bible!

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In this engaging and informative lesson, students learn about the different ways in which the Bible influences our daily lives. They also learn how different Christian denominations look after the Bible. They learn through: -Recalling and remembering foundation contextual facts about the Bible; -Understanding how the Bible has affected different parts of our lives, including laws, the arts, celebrations and events, and our perception of meaning and purpose; -Learning about how Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox Christians look after the Bible in their churches; -Considering books that are important to them in their lives, thinking about how they look after them, and what they learn from them; -Challenging themselves to consider a world without books, and the impact that this might have on society; This resource pack contains a comprehensive and colourful 16-slide Powerpoint, which guides teachers and students through the learning activities. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. A worksheet is also provided (in Word and PDF) for the students to consider they respect their favourite books. 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. The resource is also suitable for home learning All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.
Buddhist Monks and Worship - Non Fiction Whole Class Reading Session!
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Buddhist Monks and Worship - Non Fiction Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s comprehension skills through a reading of a non-fiction text about Buddhist monks and worship. The resource pack includes the full text and all of the activities for the session, which the class are guided through via a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation. 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 session is best suited for children in KS2, although with minor adaptations it could feasibly be used with slightly older year groups.
Introducing Jesus - His Significance!
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Introducing Jesus - His Significance!

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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.
KS1 RE - The Megillat Esther!
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KS1 RE - The Megillat Esther!

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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.
Churches - Church Symbols!
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Churches - Church Symbols!

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In this lesson, students learn about the key symbols found across Christianity, and in particular in churches. Some of the symbols covered include: the cross/crucifix, alpha/omega, the sign of the holy trinity, and the animal symbols of the disciples. Students learn about what symbols are used for, before discussing the key meanings of the church symbols. This resource pack contains a comprehensive 15-slide Powerpoint, alongside all of the resources needed for the group ‘symbol detectives’ activity (for this task, I put the symbols and clues around the room, and have groups do a circuit of them. A creative extension activity is also provided in order to challenge higher ability learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with NC 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.
Churches - Big Quiz and Extended Activity!
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Churches - Big Quiz and Extended Activity!

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In this lesson, students demonstrate their understanding of churches and what happens in them. Children participate in a 15 question quiz (with answers provided) to showcase their understanding of: -The features of churches; -Symbols found in churches; -Different denominations of Christianity and how their churches differ. Children then produce a non-chronological report detailing all that they have learnt about churches. The resource pack contains a comprehensive 23-slide Powerpoint, alongside all of the planning resources needed for the report. In the past, I have used this lesson with children from across Key Stage 2 - the key learning is aligned with NC 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.
RE - Holy Places in Islam Knowledge Organiser!
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RE - Holy Places in Islam Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about ‘Holy Places in Islam’ in R.E. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -The City of Makkah; -Features of Mosques; -What Happens in Mosques; -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.
Judaism - Moses - Themes of Slavery and Liberty in Egypt - Lesson!
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Judaism - Moses - Themes of Slavery and Liberty in Egypt - Lesson!

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In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the historical context in which the Jewish people were enslaved in ancient Egypt. They consider the themes of slavery and liberty and how these relate to the subject matter. 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 life of Moses; -Defining and discussing the key themes of slavery and liberty - including why slavery is considered wrong and its impact on people; -Watching a short video (hyperlinked) about the enslavement of the Jewish people in Egypt; -Engaging with Bible quotes from Exodus 1, to further their understanding of the Jewish enslavement; -Considering their own attitudes and ideas in relation to slavery; -Creating a persuasive poster arguing against slavery; -Completing a plenary to assess their understanding. This resource pack contains a comprehensive 15-slide Powerpoint, the hyperlink to the short video, and a worksheet for the Bible quotes 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.
Faithfulness - Collective Worship!
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Faithfulness - Collective Worship!

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This fun and original collective worship session aims to assist children in understanding the value of faithfulness, through: -Understanding what faithfulness is, and recognising why it is important; -Understanding what the Bible teaches us about faithfulness, and learning about the story of Abraham and his faithfulness to God; -Looking at an example of faithfulness in modern times; -Thinking about times when they might need to be faithful to their friends, families and themselves; -Learning strategies to demonstrate faithfulness 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. For example, there are references to scenarios and dilemmas that they themselves might find themselves in (for example how they might act during and after conflicts) in order to help them to make the right choices in their own lives. All links to videos/ hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included.
Hanukkah Knowledge Organiser!
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Hanukkah Knowledge Organiser!

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This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Hanukkah. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Hanukkah Overview; -How Hanukkah Began; -How Hanukkah is Celebrated; -Lighting the Hanukkiah Candle; -Key Vocabulary; -Top Ten Facts; Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).
The Final Days of Jesus' Life - Whole Class Reading Session!
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The Final Days of Jesus' Life - Whole Class Reading Session!

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This whole class reading session aims to develop children’s fluency and comprehension skills through reading about the final days of Jesus’ life. The non-fiction text that they read is adapted from a BBC Bitesize article about Jesus’ last days. The reading is followed by a series of activities aiming to develop children’s VIPERS skills: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explanation, retrieval, sequencing and summarising. 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 text to read is provided in both PDF and Word format. The session is best suited for children in upper KS2, however it could easily be used with KS3 students and could feasibly be utilised with slightly younger children, depending upon the individual context of your class.