This resource contains a fully editable, 70-slide Powerpoint presentation and a 30-question PowerPoint quiz on the Mexican Festival / Holiday of Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) which is celebrated on 1st and 2nd November. Day of the Dead is a time when Mexicans remember and honour their departed family members and friends. Day of the Dead Presentation The PowerPoint focuses on: The Aztec origins of the Day of the Dead festival The Mexican belief that life on earth is a preparation for the next world The rituals and traditions of Day of the Dead Building shrines and altars Cleaning and decorating cemeteries and graves The symbolism of marigolds, skulls, Katrina figures Burning copal incense Food and drink - Pan de muertos bread, tamale, pib, atole, pulque Sugar skulls Papel picado Monarch butterflies Day of the Dead Quiz This 30-question PowerPoint quiz is a fun way to check the pupils’ understanding of the traditions of the festival and the reasons why it is celebrated. Answers can be given either as you go along or at the end of the quiz. The answers can be found by clicking on the skull image at the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. There is also a sheet for pupils to record their answers. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable, simple text, 36 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Jewish Festival of Hanukkah (also known as the Festival of Lights) which is celebrated for eight days, usually between the end of November and the end of December. Hanukkah commemorates the re-dedication of the second Jewish Temple in Jerusalem and the miracle of the menorah lights. The PowerPoint explains what Hanukkah is and why and how it is celebrated. It includes: Why Hanukkah is commemorated - the story of King Antiochus IV, Mattathias, Judah and the Maccabees. The restoration and rededication of the Second Temple. The miracle of the menorah and its significance. Hanukkah food - fried food cooked in oil eg latkes and doughnuts Hanukkah Games - the dreidel, gelt (chocolate coins) The PowerPoint also contains a hyperlink to a short and lively 5-minute video about Hanukkah. This resource is appropriate for primary pupils and older SEN students. It will help to contribute to the pupils’ ‘Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural’ learning (SMSC) and will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Hanukkah Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a fully editable, 36 question quiz on the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) which lasts for 15 days culminating in the Lantern Festival. The quiz is presented by two Chinese children. This is a fun way to reinforce and consolidate the pupils' knowledge and understanding of the Chinese New Year. The resource contains links to the animated legends of how the Chinese came to have their calendar, New Year's Eve street firework displays, the Lion and Dragon Dance. the Festival of Lanterns and the story of Nian. The quiz contains questions about: The reunion meal Chinese New Year decorations Fireworks Customs Symbols Preparations Red envelopes New Year's Eve New Year's Day Street Celebrations - the Lion and Dragon Dance The Lantern Festival The quiz is appropriate for pupils of all ages and will contribute to the pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC). It will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. If you purchase this resource and are happy with it, please leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Coordinates in The First Quadrant Worksheets Chinese New Year Battleships PowerPoint Game Chinese New Year Themed Battleships - Coordinates Partner Game Chinese New Year Presentation Chinese New Year Puzzle Pack Chinese New Year Information Sheets and Comprehensions

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 65-slide PowerPoint presentation about Easter celebrations, customs and traditions in different countries around the world. The countries featured in this resource are: Australia Bermuda France Lithuania Norway Switzerland The presentation includes hyperlinks to: The Sydney Royal Easter Show Easter Traditions and Customs in Bermuda The Sami people Korsvandring (cross wandering) in Oslo, Norway Good Friday in Romont, Switzerland The presentation concludes by asking the pupils which country they would like to visit at Easter and why? If purchased it would be a good idea to explain to the pupils at the beginning of the lesson that you will be asking this question at the end to encourage active listening and discussion after the presentation. This resource will help to contribute to the pupils' 'Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural' learning (SMSC) and will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Easter Around the World Set 1 - Cyprus, Ethiopia, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy Easter Around the World Set 2 - Brazil, Mexico, Sardinia, Spain, Sweden, USA Buy all three presentations as a bundle at a discounted rate. Easter Around the World Bundle - 18 Countries More Easter Resources

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 40-slide PowerPoint presentation on Easter celebrations, customs and traditions in Italy ( Pascha / Settimana Santa). The PowerPoint focuses on: Palm Sunday (la Domenica delle Palme) Holy Thursday (il Giovedì Santo) Good Friday (il Venerdì Santo) Easter Sunday (la Domenica di Pasqua) Traditional Easter food Italian Easter eggs The presentation also includes hyperlinks to: The Good Friday procession in Italy in Chieti (Secchi’s “Miserere”) The Italian chocolate egg tradition The Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday processions in Badolato This resource will help to contribute to the pupils’ ‘Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural’ learning (SMSC) and will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. The resource can be found in the zip file when you download. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Easter in France Presentation Easter in Spain Presentation Easter in Greece Presentation Save money and buy all four resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Easter in France, Greece, Italy and Spain Presentations Bundle More Easter Resources

This resource contains a fully editable, 52 slide PowerPoint presentation on the life of Saint David and Saint David’s Day celebrations. The PowerPoint focuses on: the life of St David his contribution to the spread of Christianity in Wales how Saint David’s day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh communities around the world the symbols of Wales - the daffodil, the leek, the National Welsh flag, Saint David’s cross The presentation also includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes), the Saint David’s Day parade in Cardiff. (5 minutes) and the Welsh national anthem. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Saint David - Texts and Worksheets Saint David Puzzle Pack Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Saint David’s Day Bundle Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £9.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an informative and fully editable 70 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Jewish Festival of Passover or Pesach (Hebrew) which is celebrated for seven or eight days in April each year and is a very significant event in Judaism. The resource focuses on: Why Passover is celebrated and how it got its name – the ten plagues, the exodus of the Israelites from Egyptian captivity across the Red Sea led by Moses. The Seder meal – the Seder plate and the symbolic significance of all the foods on the plate - lamb bone, roasted egg, a green vegetable to dip in salt water, bitter herbs and charoset, a paste of fruit, nuts and wine. Other foods at the meal, including matzah, the four cups / glasses of wine and the extra wine goblet for the prophet Elijah. The rituals followed at the Seder meal – breaking the matzah, reading from the ‘Haggadah’, the Seder cushion to ‘lean’ on. The tradition of the youngest child asking the four questions, the spilling of drops of wine on to the plate. The PowerPoint contains two hyperlinks. One to a short 4 minute animated version of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and a 4-minute pop / rap of the Seder meal which should appeal to teenagers! This resource will help to contribute to the pupils’ ‘Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural’ learning (SMSC) and will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. A slightly shorter (60 slides), simple text version of this presentation, more appropriate for younger and SEN pupils, is also available. Passover - Simple Text Presentation You may also be interested in: Passover - The Seder Meal Passover - The Ten Plagues Save money and buy Passover resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Passover Bundle

This resource contains four resources on the Jewish Festival of Passover or Pesach (Hebrew) which is celebrated for seven or eight days in April each year and is a very significant event in Judaism. 1. An informative and fully editable 70 slide PowerPoint presentation. 2. The Ten Plagues - a resource about plagues that befell the Egyptians. It contains images of the plagues, a template for cutting and pasting images and an illustrated template to write on captions of the plagues. 3. The Passover Seder Meal - a resource about the foods used during the Passover at the Seder meal and their symbolic significance. It contains information sheets on the different foods and their symbolic meanings, differentiated worksheets that involve filling a Seder plate with the food. One worksheet involves cutting and pasting the foods onto the plate. The second worksheet involves labelling the Seder plate and providing a description of the foods and their significance. 4. The Biblical Passover Story - this resource focuses on the Passover story. It contains the biblical story that led to the Passover, the Israelites in captivity, the plagues, Moses, the Exodus- in picture format with brief text captions, images that can be cut and pasted onto templates a writing template for the story and a template for drawing / pasting pictures about the Exodus. More Passover Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a set of 12 cloze worksheets on Ramadan and Eid-Ul-Fitr- six different exercises, two differentiated versions. The easier version contains the first letter of the missing word. The worksheets focus on: The origins of Ramadan Laylat al-Qadr - the Night of Power The Qur’an Fasting - suhur and iftar Iʿtikāf Eid–Ul-Fitr -the Feast of Fast Breaking Zakāt - the third pillar of Islam The Ka’ba in Mecca Customs and Traditions at Ramadan Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Ramadan Fact Sheets and Comprehensions This resource contains a set of six texts and comprehension questions on the Muslim Festival of Ramadan. Ramadan 50 Slide Presentation This is a fully editable and informative PowerPoint presentation containing the same information as the information texts. It also contains two hyperlinks to video clips about Ramadan and Eid customs and traditions. Ramadan Puzzle Pack This resource contains a Ramadan themed puzzle pack and includes: 3 differentiated word searches 3 differentiated anagram worksheets 6 differentiated crosswords Save money and buy all four Ramadan resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Ramadan Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a short presentation on Saint David. You may also be interested in: Saint David’s Day - 52 Slide Presentation The presentation focuses on: The life of St David His contribution to the spread of Christianity in Wales How Saint David’s day is celebrated in Wales and by Welsh communities around the world The emblems of Wales - the daffodil, the leek, the National Welsh flag, Saint David’s cross The PowerPoint also includes hyperlinks to a short video about Saint David (7 minutes), the Saint David’s Day parade in Cardiff (5 minutes) and the Welsh national anthem. A more detailed version of this resource, more suitable for older pupils, is also available: Saint David’s Day - 52 Slide Presentation Set of Six Information Texts and Comprehension Questions This resource contains a set of six information texts and comprehension questions with answers. Saint David’s Day Puzzle Pack - Set of 10 Differentiated Word Searches, Anagrams and Crosswords Save money and buy all three resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Saint David’s Bundle Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a 30-question PowerPoint quiz on the Mexican Festival / Holiday of Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) which is celebrated on 1st and 2nd November. Day of the Dead is a time when Mexicans remember and honour their departed family members and friends. This is a fun way to check the pupils’ understanding of the traditions of the festival and the reasons why it is celebrated. Answers can be given either as you go along or at the end of the quiz. The answers can be found by clicking on the skull image at the bottom right-hand corner of each slide. There is also a sheet for pupils to record their answers. The quiz also contains several hyperlinks to videos about Day of the Dead, Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in an accompanying, fully editable, 70 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Day of the Dead. Click on the link below for more details: Day of the Dead Presentation The PowerPoint focuses on: The Aztec origins of the Day of the Dead festival The Mexican belief that life on earth is a preparation for the next world The rituals and traditions of Day of the Dead Building shrines and altars Cleaning and decorating cemeteries and graves The symbolism of marigolds, skulls, Katrina figures Burning copal incense Food and drink - Pan de muertos bread, tamale, pib, atole, pulque Sugar skulls Papel picado Monarch butterflies Save money and buy both resources together at a discounted rate: Day of the Dead Presentation and Quiz Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains a fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint presentation and a set of six texts and comprehension questions on the Muslim Festival of Ramadan. The PowerPoint focuses on: The origins of Ramadan Laylat al-Qadr - the Night of Power The Qur'an Fasting - suhur and iftar lʿtikāf Eid ul-Fitr - the Feast of Fast Breaking Zakāt - the third pillar of Islam The Ka'ba in Mecca Customs and Traditions at Ramadan It also contains two hyperlinks to video clips about Ramadan and Eid customs and traditions. The texts contain the same information as the PowerPoint. There are also six worksheets containing questions on the texts. Please note that the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resources themselves. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Eid ul-Adha Presentation Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This resource contains an informative and fully editable 40-slide PowerPoint presentation on the Easter Story and the events of Holy Week. It includes the following events: Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday and The Last Supper Judas' Betrayal Good Friday The Crucifixion The Resurrection The appearance of Jesus to Mary Magdalene and the disciples Easter Sunday The PowerPoint contains a hyperlink to a short animation (4 minutes) about the key events during the period of Lent and the Holy Week. Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. More Easter Resources Twenty Assemblies / Presentations - Just £19.99 - Great For Last Minute Assemblies Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide

This is a short quiz on the Jewish festival of Passover (Pesach). You may also be interested in: 50 Question Passover Quiz Passover Presentation Passover - Simple Text Presentation Passover - The Seder Meal Passover - The Ten Plagues Save money and buy Passover resources in a bundle at a discounted rate: Passover Bundle

This resource contains a poster on kindness. You may also be interested in: Acts of Kindness Quotes Posters This resource contains a set of quotes on kindness. They are ideal for display and discussion during Random acts of Kindness weeks, World Kindness Day and anti-bullying week. The posters include quotes from many inspirational people - Princess Diana, Mahatma Gandhi, Mark Twain, Dalai Lama, Oscar Wilde, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Plato, Sir Winston Churchill, William Wordsworth, Jesse Jackson, Francis of Assisi, Confucius and Desmond Tutu. Acts of Kindness Presentation This resource contains a thought-provoking, 100-slide PowerPoint presentation on random acts of kindness. The PowerPoint includes: Josh de Jong’s story Danny Boyle’s story examples of kindness - Gandhi, Princess Diana Jonny Benjamin’s story the physical and psychological benefits of performing Random Acts of Kindness the definition of altruism inspirational kindness quotes what we can do to make the world a better place the importance of kind words For more inspiring educational resources visit Inspire and Educate

This resource contains a fully editable and informative 72 slide PowerPoint presentation on Christmas celebrations, customs and traditions in different countries around the world. This presentation focuses on Christmas in Austria, Brazil, Ethiopia and France. It concludes with asking the pupils the questions: Some of the countries’ Christmas traditions and customs are very different from the UK’s. Which countries have very different customs? What are they? Some of the countries have similar Christmas traditions and customs as the UK. Which countries have similar customs? What are they? Which country would you like to visit at Christmas and why? This is an ideal assembly for the Christmas period and will contribute to the pupils’ ‘spiritual, moral,social and cultural’ learning (SMSC) and will help to actively promote the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free. You may also be interested in: Christmas Around the World 1 This is a 62-slide presentation featuring the following countries - Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Iceland, Russia and Spain. Christmas Around the World 3 This 58-slide presentation focuses on Christmas in Bulgaria, Germany, Ghana and Greece. Save money and buy all three Christmas Around the World presentations in a bundle at a discounted rate: Christmas Around the World Bundle More Christmas Resources Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide. How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide