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Introducing Jesus - The Easter Story!
In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the events and significance of the end of Jesus’ life - the Easter Story.
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 Easter Story;
-Watching a short,child-friendly, interesting video (hyperlinked) about the Easter Story, before answering questions about its content;
-Storyboarding Activity - Sequencing the key events of the Easter Story;
-Considering how Easter is celebrated in the present day, and thinking about how Easter symbols represent key features of the Easter Story;
-Personal Spirituality - Considering sacrifices and commemorations in their own lives.
This resource pack contains a comprehensive Powerpoint, clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and a well-structured sheet for the storyboarding task.
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.
EYFS Learning in Religious Education - Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource helps to detail and categorise the foundation Relgious Education learning that takes place in the EYFS stage.
It is an important resource for EYFS teachers and parents, but also Religious Education subject leaders to aid the development of a clearly-mapped and well-sequenced R.E. curriculum across the school.
This organiser groups the R.E. related learning into the relevant EYFS areas of learning, including:
-Personal and Social Development;
-Understanding the World;
There is also a section with key questions for developing children’s ‘Personal Spirituality’, and another section listing ‘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).
RE Special Ways of Living - The Good Samaritan!
In this engaging lesson, students develop their understanding of how Christianity teaches Christians to live their lives. They consider their routines and actions, and how these impact on others. They then learn about the story of the Good Samaritan, and consider the key messages that can be learnt from this.
The learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through the following step-by-step journey:
-Thinking about their own routines and activities, how these are meaningful to them, and considering how often they help others;
-Introducing children to the story of the Good Samaritan (watching an engaging video (which is hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions based on what they have seen and heard;
-Answering deeper thinking questions to consider the messages that Christians take from this story;
-Creating posters to encourage people to help others;
-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) the worksheet about routines and activities, and the hyperlink for the video resource in the development activity. 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.
What is the Holy Trinity? (fully-resourced enquiry-led RE unit!)
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.
The Bible - The Ten Commandments!
In this engaging and informative lesson, students learn about the different ways in which Christians interpret the Bible, with a particular focus on the Ten Commandments. They learn through:
-Recalling and remembering foundation contextual facts about the Bible;
-Predicting, reading, interpreting and sequencing the Ten Commandments;
-Analysing how different Christians may read the commandments, depending upon if they are fundamentalist or liberal;
-Considering important rules and procedures that should be followed at school, to create their own 'School Commandments’;
-Evaluating their School Commandments through thought-provoking reflection questions;
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 template worksheet is also provided (in Word and PDF) for the students to scribe their school commandments.
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.
This lesson is suitable for remote learning.
All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.
The Bible - Human Responsibility!
In this engaging and informative lesson, students learn about how the Bible teaches of humans’ responsibility for looking after the Earth. They consider how humans are faring with this responsibility at present, before exploring ways that we can look after our planet going forwards. They learn through:
-Recalling and remembering foundation contextual facts about the Bible;
-Defining the term ‘responsibility’ and learning how God gave humans responsibility for looking after planet Earth (Creation Story - Genesis 1 and 2);
-Using research skills to explore given websites and find out how humans are treating the planet at present;
-Considering their own roles in fulfilling the human responsibility;
-Designing posters to enable other people to save our planet as a part of our human responsibility.
This resource pack contains a comprehensive and colourful 17-slide Powerpoint, which guides teachers and students through the learning activities. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. An eye-catching and helpful research template (in both Word and PDF) is also included.
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.
RE - The Bible Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about The Bible in R.E. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Content of the Bible - Old Testament and New Testament;
-Importance of the Bible - Different Interpretations, Anglican and Catholic Churches;
-The Creation Story;
-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.
Forgiveness Collective Worship Session!
This fun and original collective worship session aims to assist children in understanding the value of showing forgiveness, through:
Understanding what forgiveness is, and recognising why it is important;
Understanding what the bible teaches us about forgiveness, and learning about how Jesus demonstrated forgiveness;
Looking at examples of times when they may need to forgive others or seek forgiveness, through stories and scenarios;
Learning strategies to demonstrate forgiveness 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.
The session also includes an enduring real-life story of Nelson Mandela’s forgiveness of others, an engaging video depicting the bible story of how Jesus forgave Peter, and various discussion activities regarding how to show forgiveness in different areas of their own lives. No further resources are required, everything that you need to present the assembly is included.
The slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included two pages of notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!
Peace - Collective Worship!
This fun and original collective worship session assists children in understanding the value of peace, through:
Understanding what peace is, and recognising why it is important;
Understanding what Christianity/ the bible teaches us about peace;
Looking at examples of behaviour that is peaceful and not peaceful and considering what can be done to promote peace;
Learning strategies to demonstrate peacefulness in their own lives.
This 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.
The session also includes an engaging bible story (shown and told on a video - included), detailing how Abigail’s peaceful outlook prevented her husband from facing a devastating conflict. Furthermore, there are interesting scenarios (with scripts provided) that enable children to consider how to act peacefully in different situations. Various discussion prompts are also presented, to enable children to understand how peace can be a force for good in their own lives.
The slides are fairly self-explanatory, but I’ve included two pages of notes to assist the speaker. Hope that you find this useful!
Churches Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about churches in R.E. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-The Features of Churches;
-The Different Denominations of Churches;
-Symbols in Churches;
-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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Huge Primary RE Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources are tailored to all units within the Primary RE curriculum. They are a great basis for designing your RE curriculum offer, and offer children and teachers a complete reference point for all aspects of planning, teaching and assessing.
The KS1 organisers included are:
-Special People;
-Special Places;
-Special Symbols and Objects;
-Special Things in Nature;
-Special Ways of Living;
-Special Words and Stories.
The KS2 organisers included are:
Christianity - The Bible
Christianity - Introduction to Jesus
Christianity - Churches
Christianity - The Teachings of Jesus
Christianity - The Last Week of Jesus’ Life
Islam - The Five Pillars
Islam - Holy Places
Judaism - Moses
Buddhism - The Buddha
Hinduism - Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Sikhism - The Gurus and the Khalsa
Humanism
The organisers are separated into logical compartments, based on the key curriculum expectations. They have been devised from the curriculum information given in the ‘ExploRE’ documentation.
Each 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).
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The Bible - Big Lesson Bundle!
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.
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RE - Islam Big Bundle!
This comprehensive bundle provides students with a comprehensive introductory understanding of the religion of Islam. Included are three lessons and two knowledge organisers:
Lessons
1.Introduction to Islam
2.Makkah and the Kaaba
3.Features of Mosques.
Knowledge Organisers
1.The Religion of Islam
2.Holy Places in Islam
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 resources 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.
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Teachings of Jesus - Lesson Bundle!
This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid foundation understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The lessons offer a broad outline of how, where, and when Jesus Christ preached, and each lesson is dedicated to one of his main teachings - including four of his parables. The bundle contains the following lessons:
Key Facts About Jesus Christ
The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Lost Son
The Two Greatest Commandments
The Lord’s Prayer
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across years 4-6 - 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 - Big Bundle!
This bundle contains all 7 of the ‘Teachings of Jesus’ lessons, in addition to the ‘Teachings of Jesus’ knowledge organiser!
This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid foundation understanding of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The lessons offer a broad outline of how, where, and when Jesus Christ preached, and each lesson is dedicated to one of his main teachings - including four of his parables. In addition to the knowledge organiser, the bundle contains the following lessons:
Key Facts About Jesus Christ
The Parable of the Sower
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
The Parable of the Lost Son
The Two Greatest Commandments
The Lord’s Prayer
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through logical, step-by-step activities. There are also clear hyperlinks for the video resources, and engaging, well-structured worksheets for the activities.
In the past, I have used these lessons with children from across years 4-6 - 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.
RE - Sikhism: The Gurus and the Khalsa Knowledge Organiser!
This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about The Gurus and The Khalsa whilst learning about the religion of Sikhism in R.E. It contains comprehensive sections on:
-Overview;
-Guru Nanak;
-Guru Gobind Singh and The Khalsa;
-The Five Ks;
-The Turban;
-Personal Spirituality 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.
Introducing Buddha's Image!
This interesting session aims to introduce children to some key images of the Buddha, providing them with an opportunity to decode some of the key meanings within pictures and sculptures. Children learn that there are many different representations of the Buddha, aiming to portray different aspects of Siddhartha Gautama’s life and character.
Children learn through:
-Acting as detectives, inferring and deducing the hidden meanings within pictures;
-Considering the key concept of ‘balance’, and understanding how this is a key feature of the Buddhist religion;
-Applying some of the key concepts to their own lives.
Included is a PowerPoint presentation, differentiated group activity sheets, and a comprehensive lesson plan.
Images are cited in the final slide of the presentation.
Word documents (in the zip file) are also included in PDF to ensure no issues with formatting between computers.
Pointless - History - The Tudors Edition
Based on the popular game show 'Pointless', this resource is perfect for use as a starter activity, plenary, or revision tool. Editable, so that you can change to any other topic or change the questions/answers. Containing sound clips, engaging visuals, and suitably challenging questions, this resource is effective at both promoting engagement and enhancing learning.
There are several full rounds of questions to build students' understanding of The Tudors, including:
- Naming the Tudor monarchs and their marriage partners;.
- Identifying famous Tudor events from their descriptions and dates;
- Unscrambling puzzles to identify famous people from the Tudor times;
- Thinking about where people lived in Tudor times.
The nature of the game ensures that this resource can challenge students of all levels.
NOTE: You can buy this resource alone, or in a bundle of 8 Pointless games, for only £1 more!
RE Special Ways of Living - The Holy Month of Ramadan!
In this engaging lesson, students are introduced to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. They gather knowledge the rituals that Muslims follow and consider the reasons behind these practices.
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 other religions (Christians and Buddhists) live in special ways;
-Learning about the Holy Month of Ramadan - when it happens, what people do and why they do it;
-Learn about how the fasting ends each day, and the purpose and composition of Iftar meals;
-Create their own Iftar meals, containing foods from each of the necessary food groups for replenishing energy;
-Considering how Eid Al-Fitr compares to celebrations in 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 (14 slides) and the template for the iftar activity (in Word and PDF).
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.
Shabbat - Knowledge Organiser/ Revision Mat!
This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and other stakeholders when covering the topic of ‘Shabbat’ in religious education. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings:
-Shabbat Overview;
-Why Shabbat is Important to Jews;
-Shabbat Traditions;
-Forbidden Activities during Shabbat;
-Key Vocabulary.
Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. It was originally created for those teaching and learning in KS1/ lower KS2. 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).