10 Ideas for Rubbish RE

About this resource

“10 Ideas for ‘Rubbish’ RE” is a unique educational resource for teachers, designed to creatively enhance Religious Education (RE) lessons by using everyday materials often considered “rubbish” or discarded. This guide offers ten practical activities that utilize common items to engage students in exploring key RE concepts, such as symbolism, storytelling, and ethical discussions on recycling and caring for the environment. These activities foster creativity, critical thinking, and environmental awareness, making RE lessons more hands-on, relatable, and meaningful for primary school students.