PowerPoint images of the Chinese Zodiac animals for the years 2008-2019 - easily adaptable for previous or future years. Could be used for wallpaper, posters etc.

Advent is an adventure. Designed to spark off discussion on why Christians celebrate the period of Advent

A SMART notebook file to be used to introduce my class to the concept of a Christmas tree festival. We will be creating tree decs based on our class theme of the value of peace through making doves. The content also includes a short history of the introduction of Christmas trees, as well as pictures of different themed trees. This is easily adaptable to your own needs.

A Diwali-themed quotation from the Buddha. Encouraging teamwork, and also introduces the Hindu concept of Karma. 'If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path.' Links in with diwa lamps and the Diwali story of Rama and Sita.

Board game based on the well-known Diwali story of Rama and Sita.

Bread recipe taken from the Breville Compact breadmaker baker's oven. 750g loaf.

Instructional PowerPoint to be used at Harvest to make bread in a breadmaker. Pictures and text instructions.

A non-fiction PowerPoint all about Pumpkins. Learn about the fruit, how it can be cooked and Jack-O-Lanterns.

PowerPoint lesson plan on the life of a stamp from initial concept, through artwork and design to printing and use. Children are then encouraged to enter the competition to design a Christmas stamp for 2013.

A homework idea, life cycle of the Phoenix, and a Phoenix myth dictionary. All to support the Hamilton Y1 Literacy plan on Narrative. Please also see my Ppt file on the legend of the Phoenix story to help introduce the concept.

6 lesson PowerPoint plan on Creation Stories. Covering Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Aboriginal Dreamtime, Chinese and Humanist/Scientist theories on the creation of the earth. I cannot claim to be the author of most of the text, but have presented, ready for teaching. Thanks to: angelslf for the MTP the work was taken from shelleysmith03 for the Aboriginal art leesatre for the Big Bang content I hope this is of use; if so, please rate it xx

Unit taken from Leicester City SACRE RE Syllabus for KS1 on Who celebrates what and why? This unit is in two halves and only Easter is covered in these lessons. PowerPoint lesson plan, alongside activity resources. Set of 4 lessons have been designed for a mixed class of Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Easily amended to suit the needs of any KS1 class. Lesson 1: what do you celebrate and why? Lesson 2: why do Christians celebrate Easter? Lesson 3: how do Christians celebrate Easter? Lesson 4: Easter celebrations around the world. If this is useful, please rate and leave comments.

Short assessment tasks based on Leicester City SACRE KS1 unit on Beginning to learn about the Sikhs. Post-it note AfL on what do we know and what do we want to learn about. Summative sheet to record what they have learnt about during the unit. Symbols, sharing, stories.

Beginning to learn about the Sikhs: symbols, stories and sharing. PowerPoint featuring my 5 lessons for KS1 based on the Leicester City SACRE RE Syllabus. I have uploaded each lesson separately, but decided to amalgamate now the unit is completed.

PowerPoint exploring the values of Vand chakna (sharing), sewa (service), kirat karna (earning a living by honest means), hukam (acceptance of God's will) and equality of gender, race and creed. Last lesson in a set of 5 from Leicester City&'s SACRE RE Syllabus KS1 unit on Beginning to learn about the Sikhs (symbols, stories and sharing). Please see my other lessons on the Sikh Gurus, Sikh artefacts and objects, Duni Chand and the needle of heaven, and the Langar (free kitchen).

A PowerPoint on why there is a Langar (kitchen) in a Gurdwara. Focus on generosity, sharing and equality. Some video links included. This lesson is part of the Leicester City SACRE RE Syllabus - KS1 unit on Beginning to learn about the Sikhs (symbols, stories and sharing). Please see my other PowerPoints on the Sikh Gurus, Sikh artefacts and objects, and Duni Chand and the needle of heaven.

Lesson based on the Sikh story of Duni Chand and the value of generosity. Guru Nanak reminds the greedy Duni Chand that when you die, you cannot take material possessions and wealth with you. Encourages children to act out the story and decide what Duni Chand could have done with his wealth. Also attached a homework sheet for children to explore words associated with generosity. Lesson taken from the Leicester SACRE RE Syllabus KS1 unit of Beginning to learn about the Sikhs: symbols, stories and sharing. Please see my other lessons on the Sikh Gurus and Sikh artefacts and objects.

Covering the Khanda, the Sikh symbol. The Ik Onkar, the Nishan Sahib and the 5 Ks of the Khalsa. Quick overview of what Sikhs need to do to become part of the Khalsa, as well as the significance of the 5 Ks in Sikh daily life. Designed as a lesson from the Leicester City SACRE RE syllabus - KS1 unit Beginning to learn about the Sikhs (symbols, stories and sharing) See separate ppt on the Sikh Gurus

Introduction to the ten human Gurus and the Guru Granth Sahib. Who were the gurus and what did they do?

Captions and a speech bubble to be used with a display on the River Ganges and the story of The Great River. Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva, Goddess Ganga and the creation of the river Ganges.