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Barnabas the Encourager: making a difference
Ideas for working with the story of Barnabas, as found in Acts 4: 36-37 for an R.E. class session at Key Stage 2.
View ideaWriting your own Lord's Prayer
Some ideas for working with the pattern of the Lord's Prayer to encourage groups to write a version of their own.
View ideaAscension Day: a whole school assembly presentation
Ascension Day used to be celebrated much more than it is today. In the past some schools even had the day off! Coming on a Thursday, as it always does, it can get overlooked. However it does mark an important moment. It is the end of the earthbound ministry of Jesus; it includes the words of Jesus' commission to his disciples; and it also prepares the way for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. The following idea is for a school assembly.
View ideaChoice circus: a dramatic activity
A drama game useful for exploring the two sides of an argument or dilemma.
View ideaHeroes: Elijah and King Ahab
This lesson outline introduces the Old Testament character of Elijah and opens up discussion on what makes a hero.
View ideaJesus' baptism - water as a symbol
Jesus' baptism is a crucial moment as he receives his Father's reassurance of his identity before he faces up to the task ahead of him and starts his ministry.
View ideaThe Lord's Prayer: a reflective story version for Circle Time
A reflective approach to the Lord's Prayer in the style of Godly Play
View ideaBible characters: a dramatic activity
This is a simple idea for looking at an old story in a new way.
View ideaPraying with ropes
An idea for a prayer activity with a children's group using a variety of coloured ropes
View ideaTalking about Harvest: saying thank you
This is an outline for a series of RE lessons for a Foundation class on the themes of harvest and the importance of saying thank you
View ideaJust a drop of water
Human beings are quite literally a water species living on a water planet. We are made up largely of water and most of this planet's surface is covered by ocean. Without water there would be no life as we know it. Along with the gift of light in the Genesis story of creation comes the gift of water - water below in the form of rivers, lakes and seas and water above in clouds and vapour. This classroom reflection picks up on this truth and introduces the theme of the difference that just a drop of water can make, likening it to the difference each one of us can make for good in this world.
View ideaWhat colour are you?
Ideas for a classroom reflection on the value and importance of colours for Key Stages 1 and 2
View ideaNumbers - the throw of the dice
Number work is central to the curriculum and the following outline makes use of numbers as a way into a story and then some thoughtful concern for others to use as a time of reflection in the classroom.
View ideaMirror, Mirror
Ideas for a classroom reflection on what God is like using a mirror, for Key Stages 1 and 2.
View ideaUniqueness - I'm special
Samuel the Prophet anoints David king and later David writes a poem that celebrates how special he is.
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Caring
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Patience
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Thoughtfulness
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
View ideaExploring Values with the Bible - Happiness
Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display
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