Christians
Inspiring RE: Christians provides a variety of well-resourced and inspiring strategies for teaching about Christians in the primary school. From Easter around the world to the Lord’s Prayer, this book also supports teacher subject knowledge and confidence.
This is the fourth systematic book in this series, and it looks at what being a Christian really means to some of the Christians living in Britain and around the world today. For our youngest children we look at the birth of Jesus, the Beatitudes and incarnation. The Lord’s Prayer is explored interactively through art, music, discussion and writing. For 9–11-year-olds we focus on kingdom parables, using strategies to explore three aspects of them: the world behind the stories, their text, and how they affect readers. The book finishes with dos and don’ts for those teaching about Christians.
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General guidance on spirited play
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G is for GoddessesResource on goddesses and femininity in world religions.
A short film about spirited play
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Learning Outside the Classroom (Planning Guidance)Good general planning guidance for Learning Outside the Classroom.
A4 background scenes for the two stories about Jesus
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Bible text to match to the windows – Luke 2Matching activity for Luke 2, exploring themes of the Nativity and its significance. - Internal12_1-Case-study_Namibia-extended-CKRE4-S.pdfenriching the understanding of spirituality and identity in religious education.
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Sung versions of the Lord’s Prayer for Activity 2
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- InternalLords prayer spreadA visual guide to the Lord ís Prayer for young learners, emphasising key Christian values of reverence and forgiveness.
Individual images from the Lord’s Prayer picture on pp. 12–13.
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Lord’s prayer: Eight page activity bookletInteractive booklet on the Lord ís Prayer, with activities that help students understand and reflect on Christian teachings.
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Easter knowledge passportEaster knowledge passport for primary pupils, covering key terms and symbols, promoting independent learning on Easter ís religious importance.
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Easter (home learning)Easter home learning for 5-7, exploring Easter story and traditions with engaging activities and reflections on Christianity's key festival. - Internal
Key imfrom each of the fact filesA visual organiser with key imsummarising essential religious concepts, aiding comprehension and recall.
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What do non-religious people do to bring justice and equality – unit PDF pp.16-21Explore diverse religious ceremonies for welcoming babies, from baptisms to naming rituals, and understand their cultural and spiritual significance. - Internal
Presentation: Making the most of opportunities for RE in the Early Years (RET 39.3)Early Years RE Teaching resource. A structured tool for enhancing RE teaching strategies for young learners. - Internal
A4 pictures of Dorothy and JackA4 pictures of Dorothy and Jack, enhancing engagement in religious education. - Internal
Capital B outlineFramework for exploring key concepts of Christianity.
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Answers to terms and definitions matching exerciseInvestigating Jewish Worldviews Part 7a RE resource for schools, providing answers for a matching exercise on Jewish practices and identity. Enhances understanding of traditions. - Internal
Background information about the parablesBackground information and Christian interpretations on parables, enhancing students' understanding of their meanings and significance in various faith traditions.
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Ready Steady REWhat do Christians believe about Jesus?The Lord’s Prayer: what does it mean and why is it important to Christians?How do Christians across the world celebrate Easter? Why?How do Christians decide how to live?What do ‘parables of the kingdom’ teach Christians?
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General guidance on spirited play
- Internal G is for GoddessesResource on goddesses and femininity in world religions.
A short film about spirited play
- Internal
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- Internal Learning Outside the Classroom (Planning Guidance)Good general planning guidance for Learning Outside the Classroom.
A4 background scenes for the two stories about Jesus
- Internal Bible text to match to the windows – Luke 2Matching activity for Luke 2, exploring themes of the Nativity and its significance.
- Internal12_1-Case-study_Namibia-extended-CKRE4-S.pdfenriching the understanding of spirituality and identity in religious education.
External Links
- ExternalThe RE:quest website
Sung versions of the Lord’s Prayer for Activity 2
- ExternalA children’s choir version of the Lord’s Prayer
- ExternalA Canadian modern version of the Lord’s Prayer
- ExternalA line-by-line call-and-response teaching version of the Lord’s Prayer
Member Only Content
- InternalLords prayer spreadA visual guide to the Lord ís Prayer for young learners, emphasising key Christian values of reverence and forgiveness.
Individual images from the Lord’s Prayer picture on pp. 12–13.
- Internal Lord’s prayer: Eight page activity bookletInteractive booklet on the Lord ís Prayer, with activities that help students understand and reflect on Christian teachings.
Links
- Internal Easter knowledge passportEaster knowledge passport for primary pupils, covering key terms and symbols, promoting independent learning on Easter ís religious importance.
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- Internal Easter (home learning)Easter home learning for 5-7, exploring Easter story and traditions with engaging activities and reflections on Christianity's key festival.
- Internal Key imfrom each of the fact filesA visual organiser with key imsummarising essential religious concepts, aiding comprehension and recall.
Member Only Content
- Internal What do non-religious people do to bring justice and equality – unit PDF pp.16-21Explore diverse religious ceremonies for welcoming babies, from baptisms to naming rituals, and understand their cultural and spiritual significance.
- Internal Presentation: Making the most of opportunities for RE in the Early Years (RET 39.3)Early Years RE Teaching resource. A structured tool for enhancing RE teaching strategies for young learners.
- InternalA4 pictures of Dorothy and JackA4 pictures of Dorothy and Jack, enhancing engagement in religious education.
- Internal Capital B outlineFramework for exploring key concepts of Christianity.
External Links
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- InternalAnswers to terms and definitions matching exerciseInvestigating Jewish Worldviews Part 7a RE resource for schools, providing answers for a matching exercise on Jewish practices and identity. Enhances understanding of traditions.
- InternalBackground information about the parablesBackground information and Christian interpretations on parables, enhancing students' understanding of their meanings and significance in various faith traditions.
