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RE - Special People Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning or revising knowledge of ‘special people’ in RE. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview - How are people special?
-In Christianity - Jesus Christ (and how he is celebrated at Christmas);
-In Hinduism - Rama and Sita (and how they are celebrated at Diwali);
-In Sikhism - Guru Nanak (and how he is celebrated at Gurpurb);
-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.
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Introducing Jesus - Representations of Jesus!
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.
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Major Events in Jesus' Life - Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offer complete reference points for children learning about the five major milestones in the life of Jesus:
Baptism of Jesus
Transfiguration of Jesus
Crucifixion of Jesus
Resurrection of Jesus
Ascension of Jesus
Each resource contains all of the key information about the event in a logically compartmentalised layout. Some of the key sections in each organiser include:
-Overview;
-Background Information;
-Key Details of the Event;
-Significance for Christians;
-Key Traditions/ Commemoration of the Event;
-Personal Spirituality - Key Questions;
-Key Vocabulary.
The resources are designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and are provided in both PDF and Word versions (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. They are most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.
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Sawm - The Fourth Pillar of Islam!
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.
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KS1 RE - Special Places - Mosques!
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.
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Salah - The Second Pillar of Islam!
In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the second pillar of Islam - Salah.
Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions about the Salah. They then develop their understanding by learning about the daily prayer routine and the ‘wudu’ (washing ritual).
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, in addition to the worksheet template for the creative ‘routines’ activity (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.
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RE - Special Ways of Living - Muslim Prayer!
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.
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The Buddha - The Life of Siddhartha Gautama!
In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to who Siddhartha Gautama was, and learn how he became the Buddha. They also begin to discuss the ‘Middle Way’, and consider how these ideas can be applied to modern life.
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 Buddha;
-Watching a short video (hyperlinked) about the life of Siddhartha Gautama;
-Explaining the key events in his life, using a storyboard template;
-Discussing what is meant by the ‘Middle Way’, and how this helped Gautama to find enlightenment;
-Thinking about how they can apply the ideas of the ‘Middle Way’ to their own lives;
-Considering a deeper thinking extension question;
-Completing a plenary 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.
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Zakah - The Third Pillar of Islam!
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.
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KS1 RE - Comparing Special Places!
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.
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Teachings of Jesus - The Lord's Prayer!
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.
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Teachings of Jesus - The Parable of the Lost Sheep!
In this engaging lesson, students read and interpret ‘The Parable of the Lost Sheep.’
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge recall - remembering key facts about Jesus’ life and teaching;
-Discussing why Jesus’ parables continue to give important messages;
-Watching an engaging, age-appropriate video of the parable;
-Interpreting the parable through comprehension questions, and deciphering its key meanings;
-Using the storyboard template provided to demonstrate their understanding of the parable and its morals;
-Considering the messages that they can take for their own lives from this parable;
-Self-reflecting on 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 storyboard template (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.
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Humanism Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about Humanism in R.E. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Humanist Beliefs;
-Origins, Organisations and Symbols in Humanism;
-Humanist Milestones and Ceremonies;
-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.
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Personal Development Assemblies Huge Bundle!
These fun and original assemblies have been designed aid children in developing their skills of:
Compassion
Honesty
Resilience
Humility
Celebrating differences
Thankfulness
Patience
Peace
Creativity
All of the assemblies are tried and tested, and each has 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.
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 assemblies is included.
Each set of slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included guidance notes for each assembly to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!
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KS1 RE - The Life of a Vicar!
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.
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Hajj - The Fifth Pillar of Islam!
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.
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Teachings of Jesus - The Two Greatest Commandments!
In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of the ten commandments. They particularly consider what Jesus communicated as ‘the two greatest commandments’ (‘Love God’ and ‘Love thy Neighbour’).
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Recalling each of the ten commandments and translating them into modern English;
-Knowledge recall - remembering key facts about Jesus’ life and teaching;
-Ranking the commandments in order of those that they feel are most important;
-Reading and discussing Jesus’ lesson on the most important commandments;
-Considering the messages that they can take for their own lives from this message;
-Creating 10 commandments for the modern world;
-Self-reflecting on 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 Bloom’s Taxonomy 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.
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Teachings of Jesus - The Parable of the Good Samaritan!
In this engaging lesson, students read and interpret ‘The Parable of the Good Samaritan.’
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Knowledge recall - remembering key facts about Jesus’ life and teaching;
-Defining the meaning of the word ‘Samaritan’ and gaining a basic understanding of the historical relationship between Jews and Samaritans;
-Reading and interpreting the parable through comprehension questions, and deciphering its key meanings;
-Considering the messages that they can take for their own lives from this parable;
-Researching how some charities have continued in the spirit of this parable today;
-Self-reflecting on 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 parable 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.
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KS1 RE - The Lord's Prayer!
In this engaging and important lesson, students explore the key meanings of the Lord’s Prayer. They consider why the prayer is so important for Christians, and also begin to think about the words and phrases in life that are special to them.
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 Christianity;
-Considering the words and phrases that are special to them in their lives;
-Reading the Lord’s Prayer and breaking down the key meanings, by identifying and then defining new and unfamiliar vocabulary;
-Answering comprehension questions about the key meanings of the prayer;
-Considering why the prayer is so important in Christianity;
-Creating their own prayers based on ideas that are important to them;
-Self-reflecting on the extent to which they feel they have met the learning objective.
This resource pack includes the comprehensive PowerPoint presentation (12 slides) and also a double-spaced copy of the prayer for annotation (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.
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Mary, Mother of Jesus - Collective Worship Session!
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.