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Advent - Collective Worship Session!
This original and purposeful collective worship session aims to teach children about the meaning of advent.
-Understanding what advent is and when it is celebrated;
-Understanding different symbols and rituals of advent, for example advent wreaths and christingles, aided by an informative video;
-Learning that there are different types of ‘waiting’, and that some types of waiting are more difficult than others, through an interactive task;
-Understanding that Christians also view advent as a time to reflect on the ‘waiting’ of Jesus’ return;
-Reflecting on what has been learnt through the session;
-Ending with a prayer and a hymn about leadership.
This worship is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. It is comprehensive (20 slides in total) and the slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people.
No further resources are required except a beanbag or small ball for the challenge activity - everything else that you need to present the worship is included.
Judaism - Moses' Early Life - Lesson!
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.
Churches - Church Symbols!
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!
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.
The Final Days of Jesus' Life - Whole Class Reading Session!
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.
Hanukkah Knowledge Organiser!
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).
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KS2 RE Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources are tailored to all KS2 units within the 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 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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Collective Worship Huge Bundle!
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
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!
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KS1 RE Knowledge Organisers Bundle!
These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources are tailored to all KS1 units within the 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 organisers included are:
-Special People;
-Special Places;
-Special Symbols and Objects;
-Special Things in Nature;
-Special Ways of Living;
-Special Words and Stories.
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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Introduction to Jesus Lesson Bundle and Knowledge Organiser!
THIS BIG BUNDLE CONTAINS THE INTRODUCTION TO JESUS LESSON BUNDLE, IN ADDITION TO THE KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER!
This series of interesting and engaging lessons aims to equip children with a solid foundation understanding of the life and significance of Jesus Christ. The lessons offer a broad outline of the events in his life, focusing more heavily on two particularly important moments (his baptism and the last week of his life). The bundle contains the following lessons:
His Significance
Key Events in His Life
Representations of Jesus
Jesus’ Baptism
The Easter Story
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 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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Buddhism - KS2 Whole Class Reading Bundle!
These whole class reading sessions aim to develop children’s comprehension skills when reading a range of texts related to Buddhsim.
The three sessions include everything needed for whole class reading sessions on:
-The Story of the Buddha;
-Buddhist Monks and Worship (non-fiction text);
-Buddhist Stories of Anger and Patience.
The extracts/ texts needed for each session are included, in addition to a colourful, step-by-step PowerPoint presentation to guide you through each session.
Each session contains a series of activities aiming to develop children’s retrieval, explanation, inference, prediction and summarising skills. There is also a vocabulary check immediately after each 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 sessions are best suited for children in KS2, although with minor adaptations they could feasibly be used with slightly younger and older year groups.
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The Bible Huge Bundle!
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.
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The Five Pillars of Islam - Big Bundle!
THIS BIG BUNDLE CONTAINS ALL OF THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM LESSONS, IN ADDITION TO THE KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER!
In the engaging and comprehensive lessons, students are introduced to each of the five pillars of Islam:
Shahada
Salah
Zakah
Sawm
Hajj
Each lesson provides students with an in-depth understanding of the pillar, through a range of comprehension, knowledge recall, and creative activities. Children also consider their own personal spirituality, discussing important concepts such as perseverance, tolerance and respect.
The lessons are tried and tested, and the nature of the colouful, step-by-step PowerPoint presentations (averaging around 17-18 slides per lesson) makes them easy for teachers and students to follow. All of the readings, worksheets, and other activities are also provided (in both Word and PDF), as well as hyperlinks to a number of video resources.
Also included is the knowledge organiser, which serves as a brilliant reference point for an overview of the five pillars, for use by teachers, students, or to be sent home to parents to support learning from home.
In the past, I have used these resources 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.
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KS1 RE - Special Words and Stories Lesson Bundle!
These engaging and informative lessons develop children’s understanding of the Bible, the Megillat Esther, and the Guru Granth Sahib, as special books of the Christian, Jewish and Sikh faiths respectively. Children learn key facts about the books, important information about stories that these books contain, and how the books are treated by worshippers. Furthermore, they consider their own personal spirituality, considering the stories and books that are special to them.
The are six lessons included, which should be taught in the following order:
The Bible
Personal Beliefs
The Lord’s Prayer
The Megillat Esther
The Guru Granth Sahib
Comparing Special Books
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through a step-by-step learning journey. There are also all of the reading and worksheets included - everything that you need to teach the lessons.
In the past, I have used these lessons 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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RE - Special Ways of Living - Lesson Bundle!
These engaging and informative lessons develop KS1 children’s understanding of how people of different faiths choose to live their lives in special ways. There are six lessons in total, with two lessons each focusing on the Christian, Buddhist and Muslim faiths respectively.
The lessons should be taught in the following order:
Christianity - The Good Samaritan (belief in compassion/ forgiveness);
Christianity - The Life of a Vicar
Buddhism - How Buddhists Live
Buddhism - Buddhist Monks and Nuns
Islam - Muslim Prayer
Islam - The Holy Month of Ramadan
In each lesson, the learning is guided by a clear and colourful PowerPoint presentation, which guides students through a step-by-step learning journey. There are also all of the reading and worksheets included - everything that you need to teach the lessons.
In the past, I have used these lessons 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.