How to find a Bible verse RE resources
1. Teacher’s background information. The children will look at using a grid reference to find a place on a map, then they will try to find a sentence in a book, and lastly find several Bible verses.The children will be shown that Bible apps are available. Attention – by clicking ‘play’ on any of the…
The Festival of Lent. RE resources
1. Teacher’s background information. The Festival of Lent celebrates when Jesus went out into the desert without food for 40 days (this is called ‘fasting’, which means going without something), and then Satan came and tried to tempt him to go against God.The lesson plan includes a brief description of Jesus’ baptism and the Trinity.…
Religious Education Assessment Sheet
Why this version works well in schools• Fits neatly on two A4 pages• Uses plain, teacher-friendly language• Covers all UK RE attainment targets(Sacred Texts • Beliefs • Practices • Identity • Values • Living)• Clearly shows KS1 → KS2 progression• Suitable for planning evidence, moderation, and Ofsted How teachers can use it• Tick-box formative assessment…
Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? RE resources
1. Teacher’s background information. In just three years, Jesus taught people about the Kingdom of Heaven, performed miracles, spoke out against the religious leaders and lived such a perfect life that his accusers could find nothing wrong in his life. Christians believe that Jesus was sent by God for a very special mission to basically…
What is in a church service lesson plan
Many people have a fixed idea of what a church service is like, possibly originating from a funeral service. But is that correct? Church services are so varied, for example, the music ranges from an old organ right up to some musicians resembling a rock group. The atmosphere of a church service also varies greatly…
What is Church lesson plan
How do you relate the true meaning of ‘what is church according to the Bible’ to your class of children – without spending hours researching it? The answer is to follow this lesson plan with two worksheets. What the church is, can be taught easily by following this ready-made lesson plan. It gives a clear…
Jesus lesson plan – a historical figure
Did you know that Jesus is an undisputed person from history with secular records proving his existence? No time to research the life of Jesus? Well, this is a complete Jesus lesson plan for KS1 showing why Jesus is special for billions of followers worldwide. Here is a complete Jesus Christ lesson on where Jesus…
Parables of Jesus lesson plan
Jesus told many simple stories, now known as the parables of Jesus, which had hidden spiritual truths within them. But how much time have teachers got to organise a complete lesson on teaching the parables? Here is a ready-to-use lesson plan to help busy KS1 teachers present two well-known parables, the Prodigal Son and the…
What is the Bible in more detail Lesson plan
This teacher’s copy of the What is the Bible lesson plan is printer-friendly. RESOURCES: [1] A book written by one author. [2] A book containing short stories by different authors.[3] A Bible (preferably a modern translation, eg: The New International Version (N.I.V.), The Good News Bible, The Living Bible). [4] A history book, a poetry…
Does Christianity change lives? Lesson plan
This teacher’s copy of the Does Christianity change lives lesson plan is printer-friendly. RESOURCES: To perform the ‘Gang Members sketch’, these characters need to be found: Print off the ‘Gang Members sketch‘. STARTER: Imagine being dropped off at a railway station, walking in the main entrance and thinking; ‘I’ve got to buy some railway tickets.’…
Famous Christians – Mary Jones lesson plan
This teacher’s copy of the Famous Christians – Mary Jones lesson plan is printer-friendly. RESOURCES: Look up the Welsh village of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, North Wales on Google Maps.To see her journey see: Mary Jones’ walk to Bala and back opens in a new tab. Optional: Internet to look up your local Christian bookshop.Also, look at the…
Christian festival of Advent lesson plan
Here is a complete lesson plan on Advent with a worksheet that requires the minimum of planning. The children will learn about Advent, the Christian festival leading up to Christmas. Ready-made lesson on Advent – no researching for the answers! This teacher’s copy of the Christian Festival of Advent lesson plan is printer-friendly. 1. Resources…
Christmas explained lesson plan
The true meaning of Christmas lesson plan for busy teachers to KS1 children. Free Christmas lesson plan that requires no study time, or hours of research. This lesson plan with Christmas Nativity drama is also suitable for an ESL Christmas lesson or Christmas Sunday School lesson. This teacher’s copy of the Christmas explained lesson plan…
The festival of Lent lesson plan
Are you looking for a lent lesson plan? Lent involves temptation. Jesus spent forty days fasting with no food, the devil tempts him with food but Jesus says no to it. What is going on? This Lent lesson plan is ready to use with a worksheet. This teacher’s copy of the Festival of Lent lesson…
The festival of Pentecost lesson plan
The day of Pentecost can be a difficult lesson plan to present to the children. This free Pentecost lesson plan looks at Acts 2 and needs no extra input from teachers – it is ready to use. Many Christians celebrate Pentecost Sunday and take comfort from the Holy Spirit. This teacher’s copy of the Festival…
Christian festival of Holy Week lesson plan
Here is an off-the-shelf Easter Holy Week lesson plan with two Holy Week worksheets. There is no need to waste time trying to work out a lesson plan because here is a free one based on the Christian Holy Week This covers the lead-up to Easter and covers the whole Easter story in two parts:…
Christian festival of Easter lesson plan
Are you struggling with an Easter lesson plan? Look no further! Here is a free, complete lesson plan with a Football sketch and an Easter worksheet. This Easter story is part 2, which covers Jesus’ trial, crucifixion and rising fromthe grave does stand alone if necessary. But this lesson plan on Easter for KS2 is…
Explaining Easter lesson plan
This teacher’s copy of the Easter explained lesson plan is printer-friendly. RESOURCES: None is required for this lesson plan. STARTER: Q. Do you do anything special at Easter? Q. What do you know about Easter? Imagine owing something to someone which you cannot pay back and then an unknown person comes along and pays your…
