Attached is a 20-minute assembly about the Loy Krathong festival. Loy Krathong Day takes place at a time when the weather is fine, as the rainy season is over, and there is a high water level all over the country. ‘Loy’ means to float, ‘Krathong’ is a lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. The Krathong usually contains a candle, three joss-sticks, some flowers and coins. In fact, the festival is of Brahmin origin in which people offer thanks to the Goddess of the water. Thus, by moonlight, people light the candles and joss-sticks, make a wish and launch their Krathongs on canals, rivers or even small ponds. It is believed that the Krathongs carry away sins and bad luck, and the wishes that have been made for the new year due to start. Indeed, it is the time to be joyful and happy as the sufferings are floated away. Attached is a 14-slide PowerPoint (to show when leading the assembly). Embedded into the slide show is an entrance song and video (to show the children as they enter the assembly hall/room). Also attached is a 10-minute video about Loy Krathong, a video showing how to make a krathong, a video of some children dancing and a traditional Loy Krathong song (with music and lyrics). The song is very easy to learn. All resources are fully editable.

Diwali Story & Storyboard - Rama and Sita Read the story of Rama and Sita (PowerPoint) then ask the children to complete the missing storyboard activity. Also attached is a 2-page extended ‘Rama & Sita’ story (for older children). Fully editable.

Title of Unit: How do Muslims express their beliefs through practices? This unit of work outlines the key beliefs and practices of Islam, emphasising current practice in addition to providing children with opportunities to learn about the historical foundation of the religion. 8 pages. Fully editable. Ideal for KS2.

Halloween - Assembly! PowerPoint, song, scary stories (not too scary), history of Halloween (video,) trick or treating safety tips & optional competition. Not appropriate for very young children. KS2 only (7 - 11 years). Slide 2: What is Halloween? Slide 3: Why do people celebrate Halloween? Video. Slide 4: Scary story. There are 2 to choose from … Slide 5: Trick or Treating safety tips - very helpful reminders. Slide 6: Halloween song - music & lyrics provided. I usually get some of the children to perform a dance to this! Slide 7: Optional Halloween competition

Diwali Assembly 17 slides! 10 - 15 minutes long. Entrance music provided. In addition to the PowerPoint, I normally ask a few children to perform a traditional Indian dance and/or Bollywood dance. Fully editable.

MOSQUES 2 great resources: . A 13-slide PowerPoint that teaches children why Mosques are special to Muslims. A 2-page activity booklet: Match the features of a Mosque to the appropriate description, and try to fill in the missing words. . Answer sheet provided. Fully editable.

Songkran is a festival held every year in Thailand on 13th April. It celebrates the traditional New Year in the Thai calendar. This 8-slide PowerPoint is ideal for teaching children about this special celebration. Slide 3: What is Songkran? Slide 4: Getting Splashed! Slide 5: Family and Respect Slide 6: Bangkok Celebrates! Slide 7: Who can celebrate Songkran?

20 SLIDES Slides 3 to 4: What is Sukkot? Slides 5 to 8: The story of Sukkot. Slide 9: Paired discussion. Slides 10 to 12: Building a Sukkah. Slide 13: Living in a Sukkah. Slides 14 to 16: The 4 Species. Slides 17 to 18: Chol Hamo’ed Sukkot. Slide 19: Hoshana Rabbah.

Learn about and explore the bible using this child friendly presentation. Appropriate for 7 - 14 years. . Contents of PowerPoint: . The old and new testament Using the bible as a moral guide Bible references + activity Importance of the bible Bible perceptions - homework or class task

Abraham’s Journey to The Promised Land 8-slide PowerPoint. Learn about Abraham’s Journey to ‘The Promised Land’. Abraham’s journey, a time line, map, discussion work and class task all included in the presentation. Suitable for 5 - 11 years. Easy to adapt. Fully editable.

A Hindu story from India - The White Elephant A short Hindu story from India about kindness. 10 slides. Appropriate for younger learners. Fully editable.

Eid is an Islamic festival and means the breaking of the fast and is celebrated at the end of Ramadan. During Eid, Muslims offer prayers, visit their neighbours, family and friends and exchange sweets and gifts. This 8-slide PowerPoint is ideal for younger children to understand Eid and the teachings of Islam. VERY child-friendly. 6+ Fully animated.

A complete set of Year 2 RE Medium Term plans. 24 pages. Fully editable. Y2 Autumn A: This unit is about the signs and symbols of everyday life, the use of artefacts and symbolic religious behaviour. Y2 Autumn B: This unit is about giving and receiving at Christmas. Y2 Spring A: This unit is about what Christians do when they go to church. The unit should include a church visit. Y2 Spring B:This unit is about why Easter is important for Christians. Y2 Summer A:This unit is about the work of religious leaders within the community. Y2 Summer Term B: This unit is about the ultimate questions raised by the natural world.

Christmas Assembly A lovely Christmas Assembly! 10 - 15 minutes long. The 17-slide PowerPoint describes why Christians celebrate Christmas; it tells the Christmas story and includes a meaningful prayer about the spirit of giving. At the end of the assembly there is a traditional Christmas song (music attached). Fully editable!

EASTER - THE 14 STATIONS OF THE CROSS . Attached is a 23-slide PowerPoint that shows images and describes the 14 Stations of the Cross. . At the end of the PowerPoint, there is a student activity to complete. The activity requires the students to cut out the 14 pictures (Stations of the Cross) and order correctly. . Age: 7+ . Contents of PowerPoint: . Slide 1: Title Page Slide 2: Contents Page Slides 3 and 4: Why Teach The Stations Of The Cross? Slides 4 to 19: The 14 Stations Of The Cross. Slides 20 to 23: Student Activity - Order the Stations Correctly . Fully editable.

6 colouring-in sheets to celebrate Diwali. Please check out my shop for a wide variety of Diwali activities. Thank you for looking.

Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to Christian history, Jesus was crucified on a Friday (Good Friday) and rose again three days later on Easter Sunday. . The ‘Last Days of Jesus’ PowerPoint shows the last days of Jesus. . The PowerPoint is divided into 16 slides and begins with Jesus entering Jerusalem and ends with His Ascension into Heaven. . Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Jesus enters Jerusalem Slide 3: Palm Sunday Slide 4: Den of Thieves Slide 5: The Last Supper Slide 6: Jesus’ words Slide 7: Garden of Gethsemane Slide 8: On Trial Slide 9: Jesus carrying the cross Slide 10: On the Cross Slide 11: The End is Near Slide 12: Good Friday Slide 13: To the Tomb Slide 14: Resurrection Slide 15: Jesus is Alive Slide 16: Ascension . Age: 7+ . Please note: On Slide 1, there is an optional You Tube link. This is a piece of music you might like to play as you go through the PowerPoint. . Once your student’s have watched the PowerPoint, there is a worksheet activity for them to complete. . Both resources are fully editable.

A wide variety of activities to celebrate Diwali! A whole school assembly. Rangoli patterns. Indian music. Diwali lanterns. Indian cuisine - herbs and spices.

Indian Rangoli Patterns - PowerPoint & 7 Worksheets! A great PowerPoint presentation to teach children about Indian Rangoli patterns. Also attached are 7 Rangoli worksheets.