This is a plan for an assembly on Good Friday, with a focus on the theme of making sacrifices. There is an optional PowerPoint on the Good Friday story included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves you telling an anecdote about a recent event, as well as asking for volunteers to perform a school scenario. Children are encouraged to use these stories to think of small sacrifices they can make for others in their own lives. This is then linked to Jesus’s sacrifice on Good Friday. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. A version of the Good Friday PowerPoint story is available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/good-friday-presentation-11542698 You might also be interested in my Good Friday KS1 Lesson Plan: tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-easter-re-lesson-good-friday-11830061 Good Friday KS2 Lesson Plan: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/good-friday-lesson-plan-easter-ks2-11515866

This is a presentation on the inspirational pilot, Amelia Earhart. The presentation covers Amelia’s childhood, her early flying experiences, her flying records, what happened to her in the end and how she is remembered. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 7 - 14.

This is a plan for an assembly on Pentecost. There is an optional powerpoint on Pentecost story included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves a modern day scenario where the events of Pentecost might occur and allows the entire assembly hall to get involved by acting out the story and discussing the themes. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.

This is a presentation on the civil rights activist, Rosa Parks. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3. The presentation covers life in Alabama in the 1950s, the Montgomery city buses, the bus boycott and how Rosa is remembered. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion. Please note there are no photos of Rosa Parks included, owing to copyright restrictions. An inspirational activist, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.

This is a presentation on the explorer, Christopher Columbus, who discovered the ‘New World.’ Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly. The presentation covers Christopher’s childhood, his early sailing years, his voyage and his discovery. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration. Columbus is one of the key historical figures mentioned in the KS1 curriculum, so this presentation would be perfect for introducing the explorer.

This is a plan for an assembly on differences. It is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. This assembly uses a school scenario similar to the story of The Good Samaritan. It involves asking for volunteers during the assembly to do some easy acting, something I always find maintains the whole school’s interest. It concludes with a discussion of Jesus’ parable of The Good Samaritan, which I would tell in just a few sentences, though you can use the link to a clip or read from the Bible. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.

This is a plan for an assembly on sharing based around the story of Goldilocks. It is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. This assembly involves lots of child input to help you retell the traditional story of Goldilocks. It then links the story to a school scenario. When I used this assembly, children were completely engaged and involved the whole time as they are so familiar with the tale. This plan also includes an example reflection to finish with.

This is a presentation on the suffragist, Millicent Fawcett, who was chosen as the first female to have a statue in Parliament Square. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3. Please note there are no photos of Millicent Fawcett included, owing to copyright restrictions. The presentation covers Fawcett's childhood, early political involvement and the successful suffrage movement. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration.

A 21 slide animated PowerPoint presentation on Thanksgiving for a non-American audience. The PowerPoint describes the history of Thanksgiving, the first Thanksgiving and modern traditions. The PowerPoint is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is run as a slideshow. This could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. This PowerPoint is also included in the KS1 and KS2 Harvest Units: KS1 Harvest RE (2 lessons Key Stage 2 Harvest RE Unit You might also be interested in: Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 2 Thanksgiving reading comprehension Year 3 and 4

This is a plan for an assembly on Easter Sunday, with a focus on the theme of hope. There is an optional PowerPoint on the Easter Sunday story included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves you telling an anecdote about a school scenario, before linking this to the story of Jesus rising again on Easter Sunday. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. A version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-sunday-presentation-11542787 You might also be interested in my KS1 and KS2 Easter Sunday lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-re-rs-lesson-easter-sunday-11830810 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/easter-sunday-re-lesson-ks2-11515913

This interactive PowerPoint quiz is perfect for using in the 2022 Australian CBCA Book Week. It contains 76 questions. The first 70 questions cover famous books from Australia and around the world. This is followed by one question on each of the books in the CBCA 2022 short list for ages 7-12. You can use this as a starter, an assembly, a filler or a main activity. All questions are multiple choice and focus on popular modern books as well as classics. After you have chosen an answer for each question, click again and the correct answer changes colour. The PowerPoint is not editable. Please click ‘read only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations. Example questions include: Who visits Narnia first? Peter, Edmund or Lucy Which of these books does Hermione Granger like to read? Albus Dumbledore’s Guide to Magic, The History of Hogwarts or Hogwarts: A History Where do Jane, Michael and Mary Poppins have a tea party? On the ceiling, In the nursery or In Wonderland What is the name of The Magic Pudding that always reforms after being eaten? Arthur, Albert or Alexander A separate answer sheet is also included. You might be interested in our 2023 book quiz: Quiz for CBCA Book Week 2023

This is an assembly for teaching children about Lent. It is suitable for ages 5-11. The theme is ‘giving something up’ and it is based on a Bible story about Jesus. The 4 page pdf assembly plan is highly interactive, with plenty of opportunity for volunteers to take part or give answers or ideas. It includes questions to ask the children with answers. There is an introduction, a discussion, a Bible story, a further discussion and a final prayer/reflection. I have also included a 19 slide PowerPoint presentation which gives details about Lent, includes the bible story from the plan and questions for discussion. (This is non-editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open the presentation.) You can use the plan on its own or alongside the presentation. No other preparation is required. You might also be interested in our Key Stage 1 and 2 lesson plans on Lent - Giving Something Up: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-lent-lesson-plan-and-resources-giving-something-up-11803029 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-lesson-plan-giving-something-up-ks2-11510182

This is an assembly on Palm Sunday, with a focus on the theme of choosing the right path over the easy one. There is a 4 page pdf plan and a 31 slide animated PowerPoint presentation. (This is not editable. Click 'Read Only' to open) I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children's lives. This assembly involves an anecdote on a childhood squabble and how it can be hard to do the right thing. You can use the example in the plan or use an anecdote from your own childhood. This is then linked to Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! Both the plan and PowerPoint can be used on their own or together to suit your needs. You can also jump to different sections of the PowerPoint. It includes the introduction, the anecdote, the Palm Sunday story, Palm Sunday traditions today, the discussion/conclusion and the final prayer. You might also be interested in our KS1 and KS2 Palm Sunday lesson plans, Palm Sunday story PowerPoint and Year 6 Palm Sunday comprehension: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-easter-re-lesson-pack-palm-sunday-11827772 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/palm-sunday-lesson-plan-and-powerpoint-easter-ks2-11514378 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/palm-sunday-story-powerpoint-11514314 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/year-6-sats-comprehension-palm-sunday-3-levels-colour-and-black-and-white-11523938

This is a 4 page plan for an assembly (pdf) on Ash Wednesday, with a focus on the theme of consequences for our actions. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! In this assembly, children listen to an Old Testament story. There is a 16 slide animated PowerPoint included which contains the story. (This is non-editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open the PowerPoint). The plan finishes by introducing children to what happens on Ash Wednesday and how this is linked to the story the children have heard and to their own lives. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. A perfect start to Lent. You might also be interested in our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans for Ash Wednesday: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-re-lesson-ash-wednesday-lent-11800941 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-ash-wednesday-lesson-plan-lent-11504874

This is a presentation on the first black South African president, Nelson Mandela. Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS2, KS3 or KS4. The presentation covers South Africa in the 20th century, Mandela’s childhood, his education, career, imprisonment and becoming president. The last part of the presentation includes some inspirational quotes and some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration.

This is an assembly plan to teach children about Lent and why Christians perform good deeds during Lent. It is suitable for ages 5 -11. The 4 page plan (pdf) includes an introduction, an anecdote relevant to the children, a parable, a reflection and a prayer to finish. It is highly interactive, with questions and answers throughout. An optional 19 slide PowerPoint (This is non-editable - click ‘Read Only’ to open) is also included. It contains information about Lent, the anecdote, suggested good deeds and an illustrated version of the parable. No resources are needed, so the plan is ideal to use without requiring preparation. You might also be interested in our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans on Doing Good Deeds during Lent: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-lent-lesson-plan-and-resources-doing-good-deeds-11802118 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/lent-lesson-plan-doing-good-deeds-ks2-11506425

This is a plan for an assembly on Harvest, with a focus on the theme of thankfulness. There is a PowerPoint on what harvest is and how it is celebrated in Britain included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves an anecdote to make it more relevant to the children. You can use the example in the plan or use an anecdote from your own day. This is then linked to the theme of harvest. There is a lot of opportunity for the children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. The resources are in the zip file. These are: 5 page PDF Assembly Plan 20 Slide animated PowerPoint Presentation (This is not editable. Click the ‘Read Only’ button to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow with the animations.) No further preparation needed. The PowerPoint is also available separately and is included with our KS1 and KS2 Harvest Units: Harvest Festival Presentation KS1 Harvest RE (2 lessons) Key Stage 2 Harvest RE Unit

This is a plan for an assembly on Epiphany (when the Wise Men visit Jesus), with the theme of beliefs and differences. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! There is an accompanying PowerPoint that tells the story of Epiphany. I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. This assembly involves the teacher recounting an anecdote which is then linked to the Wise Men visiting Jesus. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. All resources needed are included in the zip file: 4 page PDF Assembly Plan 22 slide animated PowerPoint (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) The PowerPoint story is also available separately and with our KS1 and KS2 plans on the Blossoming Minds shop : https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11729975 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks1-11732351 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks2-11731646

A 21 page presentation describing the traditions of Christmas in Germany. It covers Christmas markets, decorations, food and Christmas trees. Each slide has a short piece of text accompanied by a picture. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.

This is a plan for a Christmas assembly on the Annunciation (when Mary was visited by the Angel Gabriel), with a focus on promises and trust. There is an attached PowerPoint with the assembly starter and the story of the Annunciation. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves the children discussing promises made by various people in their lives before listening to the story and again discussing. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. All resources needed for the assembly are included. They are in the zip file. These are: 4 page PDF assembly plan 24 slide animated PowerPoint (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.) No further preparation needed. A version of the PowerPoint is also available separately: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11727560 You might also be interested in our KS1 and KS2 lessons on the Annunciation: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-re-lesson-ks1-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11730741 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-re-lesson-ks2-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11730652