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.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on creating vector drawings. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Features of Good Websites; -Creating a Webpage; -Making Effective Webpages; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 6 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 5 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on using video editing tools. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Features of Videos; -Recording Videos; -Editing Videos; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 5 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on using audio editing tools. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Input and Output Devices; -Using Software; -Creating Podcasts; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 4 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on using photo editing software. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Editing Techniques; -Using Software; -Considerations of Edited Photos; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 4 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 3 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on using stop-frame animation programs and apps. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Introduction to Animations; -Creating Basic Animations; -More Complex Animations; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 3 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 3 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on using desktop publishing programs. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Layout of a Page; -Text Tools; -Image and Layout Tools; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 3 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 2 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on taking and editing digital photographs. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Describing Music; -Music Terminology; -Using Song Maker; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 2 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 2 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on taking and editing digital photographs. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Taking Photographs; -Editing Photographs; -Real or Edited? -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 2 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 1 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on creating digital writing, using word processors such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Using A Keyboard; -The Toolbar - Bold, Italics, Underline, Text Size, Text Colour, Font; -Making Careful Choices - Undo and Redo; -Hand Writing or Digital Writing? -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 1 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 1 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Creating Media’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on creating digital paintings, using programs such as Microsoft Paint or Paintz. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Simple Tools - Pencil, Paintbrush, Eraser, Undo; -More Complex Tools - Fill, Lines, Shapes, SprayPaint, Save; -Making Careful Choices - Line Sizes, Copy, Cut and Paste; -Key Vocabulary (underlined). The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 1 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 6 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Computing Systems and Networks’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on internet search engines and communication. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Search Engines; -Selecting Search Results; -Ranking Search Results; -Online Communication; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 6 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 5 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Computing Systems and Networks’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on systems and transferring information. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Systems; -Protocols and Packets; -IP Addresses; -Working Together Remotely; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 5 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 4 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Computing Systems and Networks’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on the internet and the World Wide Web. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Networks and the Internet; -The World Wide Web; -Websites and Webpages; -Ownership and Reliability; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 4 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 3 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Computing Systems and Networks’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on digital devices and networks. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Digital Devices; -Input, Process and Output; -Connections and Networks; -Network Devices; -Why Networks are Useful; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 3 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 2 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Computing Systems and Networks’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on information technology and how it influences the world around us. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Information Technology; -Using Information Technology Safely; -Information Technology in the Home; -Information Technology in the Wider World; -How I.T. Improves Our World; -Key Vocabulary. The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 2 children in computing. 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).

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for Year 1 children, teachers and parents covering knowledge relating to ‘Computing Systems and Networks’ as a part of their computing learning. The organiser has a particular focus on technology around us, and the basic parts and functions of a computer. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Types of Technology; -Using Technology Safely; -Computer Parts; -Using a Mouse; -Using a Keyboard; -Key Vocabulary (underlined). The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for Year 1 children in computing. 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).