This is a full lesson that discusses each day of Holy Week and what happened to Jesus. The children then have to write what happens on the main days. there is a differentiated section where they match up the day with a statement.

This is a full lesson discussing what a parable is with a key vocab slide with missing words. It then concentrates on two stories - the house built on sand and water and the lost coin. there is a link to watch a you tube video of the stories. Once they have watched a discussion needs to take place about the meaning behind the story. Then the children stick in a picture and write the meaning behind each story.

Powerpoint . reminds children of the easter story .discusses what happens on easter day in churches now and what is important about it. .work = acrostic poem using a word related to Easter

This lesson looks at what happens during the nativity story - King Herod It recaps on the the three wise men and then how this links in with King Herod It include a passage from the bible - Matthew 2 :13-18 which is the King Herod section It looks at the journey that Mary and Joseph took to get to Egypt when they fled with Jesus and then links this into todays world with refugees. There is a comprehension task at the end. Other activities that could be done are a wanted poster for Jesus or a diary entry for one of the days

This powerpoint has two complete lessons included 1st lesson - introduces new vocabulary, extract of the story from the bible, discusses if the story is a symbolic or literal truth, includes one interpretation. The children then have to order the story and explain if they think the story is the literal truth or symbolic 2nd lesson - recap of the story through a video, key vocabulary, includes the artwork from: Johann Wenzel Peter - Adam and Eve in the Earthly Paradise (1800-1829) Benjamin West - The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise (1791) there is an explanation to what these paintings symbolise for the work the children stick in the paintings and write an explanation of them

This is a complete lesson on the journey of the Three Wise Men. Starts with a key vocab slide looking at the key words they will come across in the lesson. Then it is the story of the three wise men - matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 After this there is explanation of the three gifts and what they were. Then the Epiphany is explained. We three kings song is then listened to - video from you tube on powerpoint this is then pulled apart and discussed as to what each section means - this is my interpretation of the song To finish off the children have some questions to answer on what they have learnt during the lesson. This could possibly be split into two lessons if needed

This is a powerpoint explains what is rangoli?, when it is made, how the designs are created, what rangoli is made from and what is created in the rangoli pattern. After completing the powerpoint i would use the dotted maths paper to create their own rangoli pattern.

This lesson looks at the whole Nativity story through famous pieces of art included is Annuncation - Leonardo da Vinci, 1472–75 The arrival in Bethlehem - Master LC Flemish The Nativity - Fra Angelico Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, The Adoration of the Shepherds The Adoration of the Shepherds by Guido Reni, 1642 The Adoration of the Magi -Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari Cosimo Tura (early 1470s) - The Flight to Egypt After each painting there is an explanation of what is shown in the pictures and any symbols. This is discussion lesson but at the end i have asked the children to choose a picture and explain in as much detail as they can what it shows.

Starts with vocab slides for that session Discusses what the Qur’an is and why it is important for Muslims There is a short recitation of the Bismillah and what that is/ what is means Looks at how we can represent people through pictures or words. There are two slides - one with just words and they have to guess who the character is and then a following slide with pictures and they have to guess who the character is. Then a discussion is needed as to which is best - words or picrtures. Then it looks at how Muslims believe it is better for Allah to be described through words (99 names) and it shows then the first 5 names that Muslims refer to Allah as. There is then a comprehension style task (answers included) Then as an extension they have to design a poster to help people remember some of Allah’s 99 names.

This is a unit of work on Jewish Worship and community. lesson 1 - To find out about some of the key features of worship in Judaism. lesson 2 - To understand the significance of prayer in Judaism. lesson 3 - To find out the meaning of Jewish rituals in relation to joining the Jewish community. lesson 4 - To find out how belonging to a faith community affects your actions. lesson 5 - To explore how faith is expressed through worship. lesson 6 - End of unit quiz I will be putting these on individually aswell if you are looking for a specific one so please check out my shop :)

This powerpoint looks at what happens in the synagogue and what is important their for Jews. questions asked and answered - What is a Rabbi? What is a cantor? How is the Torah used during worship? The star of David It has a video link to a bbc video of a girl talking through the important parts and also a link to an interactive synagogue Task - list the six features of Jewish worship and their significance.

This powerpoint gives brief detail about why Easter is celebrated - includes a short bbc video Then looks at the importance of the palm leaf and why it was used. followed by the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem I have added a link to a video of what it would have been like when Jesus entered and looked at the word Hosanna and what it means. There are a couple of discussion questions and then the task is to complete a story board of what happened that day

This powerpoint starts with a brief history of Judaism looks at orthodox and reformed jews breifly and then the Torah. Goes into detail about the Shabbat with a short video link about it. looks at significant items for the Shabbat and for the task there is a comprehension which includes the answers.

This is a complete lesson it includes: key vocabulary different groups of the Christian religion - brief introduced Holy Communion and why Christians do it The last supper story video link to a cartoon version of the last supper three main Christian views of taking the bread and wine and what it actually means to them When children have their first Holy Communion and how white is worn to show purity True or false quiz - can either be done as a whole class or in books Task - create a poem about Holy communion It has sentence starters and key words to support

This powerpoint includes 2 sessions on Baptism The first session inlcudes - recapping Christian rites of passage looking at why water is important in our lives the story of John the Baptist looking at the famous painting by Joachim Patinir (1515) short cartoon video of John the baptist Task - put the story of John the Baptist in order (includes answers) The second session includes - recap on John the Baptist What Baptisms are like now - where they are held and who leads the ceremony then it goes into detail about each section of the christening and what it symbolises - clothing/ god parents/ sign of the cross/ candles Task - the children have 5 pictures of the main parts of a christening and they have to write a sentence explaining what each part symbolises This session is part of a terms topic on Christian Rites of passage so please check out my shop :)

This is a complete lesson. It is part of a set of Christian passage sessions so please check out my shop for more. Included in this powerpoint - key vocabulary What is a wedding? Before the wedding who the couple need to speak to after they become engaged Who takes part in the wedding and what are their jobs wedding traditions what happens after the wedding task 1 - order the day task 2 - write an explanation for the main parts of the wedding

This is a complete lesson on what Hindus believe happens to them after they die. i have other afterlife lessons in my shop and a full unit of work if you are interested This lesson includes: Key vocab discusses reincarnation hindu life cycle Karma Moksha Task 1 - sort statements into three sections- what hindus beleive, what hindus do not believe and not relevent at all - relating to life after death Task 2 - create a diagram with explanations to. describe what happens when someone dies

This lesson is part of a unit that can be found in my shop if you are interested :) This lesson firstly looks at what actually happens physically to our bodies when we die and then it looks at how christians mark the death of a loved one. Lesson includes: Key vocab What physically happens when we die looking at external causes of death (brief) the looking at if an external cause doesnt kill you then you will die of old age. Organ donation Christian funeral - looks at what happens during the service Task is a comprehension - answers incuded

This is a complete lesson - i will be adding more titles that run alongside the Islamic Rites of Passage so please check out my shop :) Within this lesson it includes: Key vocab Quick facts about Islam Where most Muslims live in the world - including map What is the difference between Islam and Muslim Each 5 pillar is explained - what it is and how a Muslim can do it Link to a short bbc video to recap the 5 pillars of Islam scenario match up to the correct 5 Pillar of Islam Task - Write three sentences to explain each pillar extra task - fill in the missing words in a table linked to the 5 pillars

This is a 6 week unit of work It includes:- Lesson 1 - Christian Journeys (available seperately in my shop) includes special places for Christians - Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem Looks at a map of where they are Goes into more detail about the 3 places and why they are special. includes a slide on the church of nativity Task - match the picture to the place and write a sentence explaining why it is important to Christians Lesson 2 - Mary and Joseph’s journey Includes story from the bible Then looks at the map and the journey they took Links to google maps and how the journey would look today - questions linked to this Lesson 3 - How the shepherds knew about the baby Includes story from the bible discussion question task - to order the night of the shepherds Lesson 4 - the three wise men (available separately in my shop) includes story form the bible - Matthew 2 1-12 looks in detail about what the three gifts were what is epiphany? Looking in depth and analysing ‘we three kings’ carol and what each section means task - questions on the powerpoint Lesson 5 - To learn about how the emotions of the people in story are the same emotions as people have today and King Herod (available separately in my shop) include recap of the three wise men discusses their escape to Egypt (short video of the three wise men) What Herod had ordered and why linking mary and josephs journey to refugees today task - children given sheet on King Herod and they have to answer questions Lesson 6 - the nativity through art (available separately in my shop) looking at art work step by step through the christmas story and discussing it - each picture comes with an explanation Pictures include Annunciation - leonardo da vinci The arrival in Bethlehem - Master LC FLemish The Nativity - Fra Angelico The adoration of the shepherds - Bartolome Esteban Murillo The Adoration of the Shepherds by Guido Reni The Adoration of the Magi - Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiar The flight to Egypt - cosimo Tura Task - choose a painting and write an explanation for it