We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
We are a team of two sisters who specialise in primary education. We are determined to create resources of the highest standard that can be used without further preparation. Our lessons and assemblies have been designed to challenge children of all levels within a creative, engaging and inspiring context. Explore our shop to find lesson packs for languages, art and religious education, plans for assemblies and numerous high-quality resources to help you teach phonics, mathematics and literacy
An animated 22 page Powerpoint presentation retelling the first part of the Christmas story, when Angel Gabriel visits Mary (the annunciation). It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.
You can also buy the PowerPoint with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans and assembly on Angel Gabriel visiting Mary:
Christmas RE lesson - Angel Gabriel Visits Mary - KS1
Christmas lesson - Angel Gabriel Visits Mary - KS2
Christmas assembly : The Annunciation
You might also be interested in our presentations that cover the whole Christmas story:
Christmas Story Presentation Pack
This is a presentation on the athlete Mo Farah.
Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS2, KS3 or KS4.
The presentation covers his childhood, early success, training, medals and other interesting facts. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
Please note there are no photos of Mo Farah included, owing to copyright restrictions.
A fascinating, inspirational runner, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.
An animated 22 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the end of the Christmas story when the Wise Men visit baby Jesus. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly at Epiphany for children aged 4 -11. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read only’ to open.) Some of the images only appear when the PowerPoint is run as a slideshow with the animations.
A version of the PowerPoint is included in our KS1 and KS2 Epiphany lessons:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks1-11732351
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks2-11731646
You might also be interested in our Epiphany story comprehensions:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-comprehension-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-epiphany-year-2-11728368
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-wise-men-epiphany-comprehension-christmas-year-3-and-4-11757623
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-wise-men-epiphany-christmas-story-comprehension-year-6-11756136
You might also be interested in our presentations that tell the whole Christmas story:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-the-birth-of-jesus-presentation-11729139
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266
The presentations are also available as part of a bundle:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775
An animated 24 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the main part of the Christmas story, when Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and Jesus is born. The PowerPoint is not editable (Please click ‘Read Only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a Slideshow with the animations. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.
This PowerPoint is also available with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans on the birth of Jesus:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731416
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-christmas-re-lesson-the-birth-of-jesus-11731016
You might also be interested in our PowerPoint presentations covering the whole Christmas story:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-angel-gabriel-visits-mary-11727560
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11729266
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-three-wise-men-visit-jesus-three-kings-epiphany-11729975
These presentations are also available as part of a bundle:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-story-presentation-pack-11730775
A pack of four animated PowerPoint presentations (89 slides) retelling the Christmas story. They are suitable for using as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 4 -11.
The story is split into the following parts:
Angel Gabriel visits Mary
An animated 22 page Powerpoint presentation retelling the first part of the Christmas story, when Angel Gabriel visits Mary (the annunciation).
Jesus is born
An animated 24 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the main part of the Christmas story, when Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem and Jesus is born.
The shepherds visit the baby Jesus
An animated 21 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the part of the Christmas story when the shepherds visit baby Jesus.
The Wise Men visit Jesus
An animated 22 page PowerPoint presentation retelling the end of the Christmas story when the Wise Men visit baby Jesus.
The PowerPoints are not editable (Please click ‘Read only’ to open.) Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoints are played as slideshows with the animations.
No further preparation needed.
Versions of the PowerPoints are also included with our KS1 and KS2 lessons on the Christmas story:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks1-christmas-re-unit-4-lessons-11732497
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12506236
This is a plan for an assembly on Advent, with a focus on preparing for Christmas. There is an optional simple PowerPoint on Advent traditions included. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute!
I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves using an anecdote about a December when you prepared for Christmas in all the wrong ways. You can use the example in the plan or use an anecdote from your own childhood. The children are then encouraged to think about how they can prepare for Christmas by thinking about others. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with. (The PowerPoint and the plan (pdf) are in the zip file.)
This is a plan for a Christmas assembly on the shepherds visiting Jesus, with a focus on giving thoughtful gifts. There is an attached PowerPoint with the story to help you make the assembly more visual. The plan is easy to follow, so is perfect for using at the last minute!
I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. So this assembly involves an anecdote linked to Christmas today. There is a lot of opportunity for children to think about their own experiences and to feedback. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.
All the resources needed are included in the zip file:
4 page PDF assembly plan
21 slide animated PowerPoint presentation (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.)
No further preparation needed.
The PowerPoint is also available separately and with our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11729266
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/christmas-re-lesson-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-ks1-11731759
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-christmas-re-lesson-the-shepherds-visit-jesus-11731513
***FANTASTIC VALUE***
This resource contains 17 lesson plans and accompanying resources to teach children all about the Christian year. They can all be used individually or as a whole year's RE to teach about Christianity. They are suitable for ages 7 -11. The seven lessons are:
Ash Wednesday/Start of Lent
Lent - Giving Something Up
Lent - Doing Good Deeds
Palm Sunday
The Last Supper
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Pentecost x 3
Harvest x 3
Angel Gabriel Visits Mary (Annunciation)
The Birth of Jesus
The Shepherds Visit Jesus
The Wise Men Visit Jesus (Epiphany)
Each pdf plan contains detailed instructions, a list of objectives for three levels of abilities, a list of resources and cross-curricular links.
The lessons contain wide-ranging activities to maintain the children's interest, from poetry writing, to drama activities, to philosophical discussions.
Each lesson contains a non-editable PowerPoint with a Bible story or relevant facts to help you teach the content of the lesson. There are also templates which can be used for the activities.
No further preparation is required!
Each lesson is also available individually or as part of smaller bundles for Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Harvest or Christmas.
A 24 page animated PowerPoint telling the story of the Twelfth Night. The story is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, suitable for ages 5 to 11. It could be used as part of a lesson or for an assembly for children aged 5 -11.
Also perfect for using during Shakespeare Week in March.
This is a presentation on Florence Nightingale, the pioneering nurse who fought for more hygienic hospital conditions during the Crimean War.
Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1 or KS2.
The presentation covers Florence’s childhood, early career, work during the Crimean War and ongoing legacy. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion or for further exploration.
A slightly altered version of the presentation is also available as part of the Year 2 five lesson literacy unit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/florence-nightingale-year-2-literacy-5-day-plan-history-12199874
This is a presentation on the nurse, Mary Seacole.
Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3.
The presentation covers her childhood, her first adventures around the world, her experiences in the Crimean war and her legacy. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
An inspirational nurse, who would be perfect to study during Black History Month.
A slightly altered version of this presentation is also included as part of the Year 2 five lesson Literacy Unit:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/mary-seacole-year-2-literacy-5-lesson-plan-history-11539566
This is a presentation on Queen Victoria.
The presentation covers Victoria’s birth and childhood, Victoria becoming queen, Victoria and Albert, Victoria as Queen, the Empire under Victoria and changes during Victorian times. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 14.
A selection of 6 presentations on a variety of black figures from the past two centuries, perfect for using during Black History Month.
The slideshows cover prominent figures who have had a variety of roles in history.
Included are:
Benjamin Zephaniah
Mary Seacole
Mo Farah
Nelson Mandela
Rosa Parks
Serena Williams
This is a presentation on the inspirational pilot, Amelia Earhart.
The presentation covers Amelia’s childhood, her early flying experiences, her flying records, what happened to her in the end and how she is remembered. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 7 - 14.
This is a bundle of three presentations on Emily Davison, Emmeline Pankhurst and Millicent Fawcett, who all fought for votes for women.
The Emmeline Pankhurst presentation covers Emmeline’s childhood, the suffrage movement, her protests, her imprisonment and the results of the movement.
The presentation on Emily Davison covers Emily’s education, before moving onto her actions in the suffragette movement, her imprisonment and force feeding and finally her death and legacy.
The presentation on Millicent Fawcett covers her childhood, early political involvement and the successful suffrage movement.
Please note that there are no photos of the women included, owing to copyright restrictions.
The last part of each presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
Use these as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 11 - 16.
This is a history presentation on the first female doctor to qualify in England, Elizabeth Garrett-Anderson.
The presentation covers Elizabeth’s childhood, her decision to try to become a doctor, her eventual qualification, the founding of a hospital and school of medicine and her legacy. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
Please note there are no photos of Elizabeth Garrett-Anderson included, owing to copyright restrictions.
Use this as part of a lesson or for an assembly for ages 5 - 11.
This is a presentation on the tudor queen, Elizabeth I.
Use it as part of a lesson or for an assembly for KS1, KS2 or KS3.
The presentation covers the period before her birth, her childhood, how she became queen, her life as a queen and the difficulties she faced during her rule. The last part of the presentation includes some interesting questions to provoke discussion.
This is a plan for an assembly on differences. It is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute!
I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. This assembly uses a school scenario similar to the story of The Good Samaritan. It involves asking for volunteers during the assembly to do some easy acting, something I always find maintains the whole school’s interest. It concludes with a discussion of Jesus’ parable of The Good Samaritan, which I would tell in just a few sentences, though you can use the link to a clip or read from the Bible. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.
This is a plan for an assembly on sharing based around the story of Goldilocks. It is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute!
I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. This assembly involves lots of child input to help you retell the traditional story of Goldilocks. It then links the story to a school scenario. When I used this assembly, children were completely engaged and involved the whole time as they are so familiar with the tale. This plan also includes an example reflection to finish with.
This is a plan for an assembly on Epiphany (when the Wise Men visit Jesus), with the theme of beliefs and differences. The plan is easy to follow and requires no resources, so is perfect for using at the last minute! There is an accompanying PowerPoint that tells the story of Epiphany.
I like leading assemblies that are interactive, engaging and relevant to the children’s lives. This assembly involves the teacher recounting an anecdote which is then linked to the Wise Men visiting Jesus. There is also an example prayer/reflection to finish with.
All resources needed are included in the zip file:
4 page PDF Assembly Plan
22 slide animated PowerPoint (This is not editable. Click ‘Read Only’ to open. Some of the images are only revealed when the PowerPoint is played as a slideshow with the animations.)
The PowerPoint story is also available separately and with our KS1 and KS2 plans on the Blossoming Minds shop :
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-11729975
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks1-11732351
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/epiphany-re-lesson-the-wise-men-visit-jesus-ks2-11731646
