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Fully resourced for teaching key Christian values | Ideal for 4 comprehensive lessons

This unit explores the core Christian teaching of “Love thy neighbour” and how Christians use this Bible verse to inspire acts of care and kindness in their communities and around the world. Through engaging lessons, children will learn how to apply these values in their own lives and make a positive difference to others.

Designed for KS2, this unit includes four detailed lessons that encourage reflection and inspire action. Each lesson is fully supported with lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and accompanying resources, providing a structured and engaging approach to teaching Christian beliefs.

What’s included:
✔ x4 comprehensive lesson plans
✔ x4 engaging PowerPoint presentations
✔ Accompanying resources for each lesson

Lesson breakdown:

Lesson 1 – Understanding 'Love Thy Neighbour’
Learning Objective: To understand the meaning of ‘love your neighbour’.
Success Criteria:

• I understand the ways that Christians show commitment to God.
• I can give examples of what Christians do to show their commitment to God.
• I understand the difficulties of showing commitment to God from a Christian’s point of view.

Lesson 2 – How Others Inspire People to Save Others
Learning Objective: To understand how others can inspire people to save others.
Success Criteria:

• I can discuss what a ‘neighbour’ means and how we can show ‘love’, ‘care’, and ‘help’.
• I can give examples of how people help others.
• I understand the concept of ‘love your neighbour’ and how I relate to this.

Lesson 3 – Key Beliefs of Christianity
Learning Objective: To understand the key beliefs of Christianity.
Success Criteria:

• I can discuss my beliefs about what is important in life.
• I can ask questions about beliefs and Christianity.
• I can discuss what inspires myself and others and why.

Lesson 4 – Building Relationships as an Expression of Faith
Learning Objective: To understand that building relationships with others is an expression of faith.
Success Criteria:

• I can create a poster that inspires others.
• I understand why and how Christians “Love Thy Neighbour.”
• I am inspired by this unit and can plan what I will do to love my neighbour.

Perfect for:

• Religious Education lessons in KS2
• Teaching key Christian values of care and kindness
• Exploring Christianity in the UKS2 and LKS2 curriculum
• Ofsted observations and outstanding lessons

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