Churches and children
KS2RE
An RE lesson exploring what church can mean for children in different parts of the world, related to broader questions of ‘What kind of world did Jesus want?’ and ‘What is it like to follow God?’
Family
A modern catch-all term not found in the Bible, relating to parents, children and associated relatives- although it contains many separate references to all three.
Nativity sets from around the world
KS1, KS2RECross-curricular linksVideo
What can nativity sets from around the world tell us about the Christmas story?
Thinking it through, working it out
KS2RE
A cross-curricular activity idea that uses a classic Bible story about forgiveness to generate questions and discussion.
Taking responsibility for others: Kathy Germain and the food bank
KS2RECross-curricular links
How can we show our compassion to others in need?
Using war memorials for cross-curricular studies
KS1, KS2RECross-curricular links
This idea offers suggestions for using war memorials as a study resource to investigate key ideas about faith, belief, sacrifice, loss, bereavement and remembrance.
A Ugandan Christmas
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolRE, Collective Worship, Classroom ReflectionCross-curricular links
Background information, Bible links and craft ideas for a session exploring how Christmas is celebrated in Uganda.
A Filipino Christmas
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolRE, Collective Worship, Classroom ReflectionCross-curricular links
Background information, Bible links and craft ideas for a session exploring how Christmas is celebrated in the Phillipines.
Episode 2: Mary visits her cousin - paperlesschristmas
Whole schoolVideo
The Adventures of Mary and Joseph - The Road Movie tells the Christmas story in nine entertaining and informative episodes. The following lesson outline offers you a way to work through the story in the video Mary visits her cousin with your class group.