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This purposeful and original collective worship session aims to introduce children to the concept of spirituality, through: -Defining what spirituality is and what it means to each of us; -Understanding what our spirituality is made up of and what inspires our sense of spirituality; -Demonstrating what spirituality may look and feel like for different people; -Considering how different stimulus affects each of us spiritually; -Looking at their own lives and their school lives and considering opportunities for spiritual growth; -Ending with reflection, a prayer and a well-linked hymn. The worship draws on ideas from leaders in the field of developing primary spirituality, including David Holmes and Dr Rebecca Nye. This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. Due to the nature of spirituality, there are some aspects of the discussion that are individual to the speaker/ school but if these do not fit your setting they can be easily edited as you see fit - the structure itself is clear. It is a comprehensive (28 slides in total) there is enough material for a 30-40 minute session, two 20-minute sessions, or for you to pick and choose the material that you would like to use for your own session. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the worship is included. Hope that you find this useful!

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the Baptism of Jesus. It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE/ collective worship learning. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Background Information; -Events of the Baptism; -Significance of the Baptism; -Baptism Traditions; -Personal Spirituality - Key Questions; -Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the Crucifixion of Jesus. It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE/ collective worship learning. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Background Information; -Events of the Crucifixion; -Significance of the Crucifixion; -Good Friday Traditions; -Personal Spirituality - Key Questions; -Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about the Resurrection of Jesus. It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE/ collective worship learning. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Background Information; -Events of the Resurrection; -Significance of the Resurrection; -Easter Traditions; -Personal Spirituality - Key Questions; -Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about ‘The Ascension of Jesus.’ It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE learning. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Background Information; -Events of the Ascension; -Significance of the Ascension; -Ascension Day; -Personal Spirituality - Key Questions; -Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children learning about ‘The Transfiguration of Jesus.’ It is perfect for supporting and enhancing church/ RE learning. It contains comprehensive sections on: -Overview; -Background Information; -Events of the Transfiguration; -Significance of the Transfiguration; -The Feast of Transfiguration; -Personal Spirituality - Key Questions; -Key Vocabulary. The resource is designed to be printed onto either A4 or A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use. It is most appropriate for KS2 children, but can be adapted for children of different age ranges.

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for children, teachers and other stakeholders when covering the topic of ‘Shabbat’ in religious education. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Shabbat Overview; -Why Shabbat is Important to Jews; -Shabbat Traditions; -Forbidden Activities during Shabbat; -Key Vocabulary. Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. It was originally created for those teaching and learning in KS1/ lower KS2. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

This engaging and original assembly/ collective worship session aims to provide children with an understanding of the parable of the story of Adam and Eve and ‘The Fall’, with a key focus on its moral meanings and how they can be applied in modern life. The colourful and comprehensive presentation guides children through: -Remembering what the Bible teaches about creation in Genesis 1; -Watching a video about the creation of humans and understanding that Christians believe that Man was made in God’s image; -Reading the story of ‘The Fall’ (using the script provided - this works best when children read/ play the different roles); -Demonstrating an understanding of the story by answering questions about the plot events; -Reflecting on the deeper meanings of the story - how people are imperfect and have free will, but have a responsibility to look after the world around them; -Considering how these teachings apply in the modern world; -Considering how they can apply the key message to their own lives; -Participating in related song and prayer. This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in, it takes around 30 minutes to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session. All links to videos/ hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included!

This detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning about/ revising their understanding of Hanukkah. It contains comprehensive sections under the following headings: -Hanukkah Overview; -How Hanukkah Began; -How Hanukkah is Celebrated; -Lighting the Hanukkiah Candle; -Key Vocabulary; -Top Ten Facts; Key words and ideas are underlined for easy reference. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3 or A4, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to).

This engaging and original assembly/ collective worship session aims to provide children with an understanding of the parable of The Good Samaritan, with a key focus on its moral meanings and how they can be applied in modern life. The colourful and comprehensive presentation guides children through: -Considering the meaning of the terms ‘parable’ and ‘Samaritan’; -Understanding the context of Samaritans and Jews in biblical times; -Reading the story (using the script provided - this works best when children read/ play the different roles); -Demonstrating an understanding of the parable by answering questions about the plot events; -Reflecting on the deeper meanings of the parable; -Noting how ‘people walking by’ still exists in the modern day (perfectly shown using a video - hyperlinked); -Considering how they can apply the key message to their own lives; -Participating in song and prayer. This worship session is tried and tested, and has always been really well received in the past. The slides are visually engaging and well-presented, and the subject matter is tailored to the interests and needs of young people. If everything is kept in, it takes around 30 minutes to deliver, but you may choose to edit or amend some elements of the session. All links to videos/ hymns are included in the PowerPoint as hyperlinks. No further resources are required - everything that you need to present the session is included!

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the fifth pillar of Islam - Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to the city of Makkah. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, understanding where Makkah is and why it is holy, learning key facts about the rules and process of Hajj and demonstrating their understanding through various tasks, including explaining the process of Hajj through a storyboarding template. They also consider their own personal spirituality, discussing concepts such as perseverance and respect. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 17-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson. A reading about the Hajj process is also provided, in addition to the template for the main activity (in both Word and PDF). In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the fourth pillar of Islam - Sawm, the act of fasting during the period of Ramadan. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, learning key facts, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and demonstrating their understanding through various tasks, including designing their own Iftar plate. They also consider their own personal spirituality, discussing concepts such as self-discipline and control. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 17-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson. The template is also provided for the Iftar task (in both Word and PDF). Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the third pillar of Islam - Zakah. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions about Zakah. They then develop their understanding by learning about why Muslims give Zakah and how it benefits others, before comparing these ideas with their own personal views on generosity and charity. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 18-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson. Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the second pillar of Islam - Salah. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions about the Salah. They then develop their understanding by learning about the daily prayer routine and the ‘wudu’ (washing ritual). The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 17-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson, in addition to the worksheet template for the creative ‘routines’ activity (in both Word and PDF). Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with regional expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

In this engaging and comprehensive lesson, students are introduced to the first pillar of Islam - the Shahada. Children learn through collating their collective prior knowledge, watching an interesting video (hyperlinked) and answering comprehension questions about the Shahada. They then link this knowledge to their own personal spirituality, considering the important ‘pillars’ and intentions that are important to them and their communities. The lesson is tried and tested, and is easy for teachers and students to follow. It contains a comprehensive 16-slide Powerpoint which offers a step-by-step guide throughout the lesson, in addition to the worksheet template for the creative ‘pillars of my community’ activity (in both Word and PDF). Challenge activities are provided in order to enrich learning for higher-attaining learners. In the past, I have used this lesson with children in upper Key Stage 2 (years 5 and 6). The key learning is aligned with national expectations for RE, and also the content prescribed by most diocese regions. All images are licensed for commercial use, and are cited on the final slide.

This wide-ranging and comprehensive RE quiz contains 40 questions. It was originally designed for high attaining year 5/6 classes as an end of term activity, but may also be suitable for lower KS3 groups. Questions are split into 8 rounds of 5 questions each. To add variety and promote engagement, there are a range of regular, true or false, multiple choice and picture questions. Answers are given at the end of each round. The rounds included are: 1.) Churches 2.) Jesus Christ 3.) Islam 4.) Buddhism 5.) Judaism 6.) Hinduism 7.) Religion around the World 8.) Final Round Lucky Dip A team answer sheet is included, provided in both Word and PDF.