The story of the other wise man
Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
A first-person dramatic story leading to a presentation about the meaning of Christmas.
Hope
For Christians, the sense of assurance in difficult times that God is in control, and that 'all manner of things shall be well' in God's good time.
Churches that feature stations of the cross
KS2RECross-curricular links
An RE lesson exploring the stations of the cross, used as aids to Christian prayer and worship, especially during Lent and holy week
Churches that feature baptismal fonts
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
A collective worship script about hope and new life, with an alternative development story about disability and inclusion.
Episode 4: No room at the inn - 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 No room at the inn with your class group.
Nativity sets from around the world
KS1, KS2RECross-curricular linksVideo
What can nativity sets from around the world tell us about the Christmas story?
Breaking bad rules, but showing respect: Jesus at a Greek temple of healing
KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
An idea for Collective Worship, using the story of Jesus' healing of a blind man to explore how we can be respectful of others we disagree with.
Scallop shells and pilgrimage
Foundation, KS1, KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
A collective worship idea for the end of the school year that uses pilgrimage imagery to reflect positively on the past year.
Taking responsibility for others: Kathy Germain and the food bank
KS2RECross-curricular links
How can we show our compassion to others in need?