This book comprises 16 field-tested story scripts, based on the life of Jesus, and designed to stimulate reflective thinking in children of all ages from 4-11. Each unit contains a story synopsis, differentiated storytelling, symbols to explore, reflective activities, optional prayers, background information and links to useful websites. The material covers the life of Jesus through popular storytelling styles such as story sacks and Godly Play, making it ideal in the classroom, or, with the additional web content which can be used with Whiteboard screens, suitable for collective worship. The material, which gives particular emphasis to the 'learning from religion' aspect of RE, consists of units covering: Jesus' birth Jesus' baptism Jesus' temptations The choosing of the first disciples Parables Miracles Encounters with Zaccheus, Martha and Mary The Crucifixion The Resurrection Please note: Storybag and Storysack are registered trademarks of Storysack Ltd. The term Storybag is used in this book under licence and may not be applied in any other context without prior written authorisation from the trademark holder.

Contains a variety of assemblies from the secondary section of www.assemblies.org.uk. The material covers Christian festivals; stories from the Bible; PSHE-related material; ethics-related material.

Written for a multi-faith society, this book includes scripts for Buddhist, Chinese, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish and Sikh religions. The scripts are child friendly, written with humour which the children will enjoy.

The Alternative Holiday Bible Club programme! Exciting, practical teaching about salvation through Jesus using the story of Joseph. 6 weeks lessons if you are running a children's club 6 days of mounting fun for a Holiday Bible Club or VBS programme Do you want your children to realise that the Bible is God's relevant, exciting and dynamic guide (we are so glad you answered 'yes' to that one!)? TnT are the brains behind the successful 'On the Way' Sunday School materials for ages 2 to 14 years. Following on from King of Clubs book 1: God's Zoo, they bring you God's Secret Agent: Joseph, another brilliant children's club! Everything you need is here - just bring your Bible, commitment and creativity. God's Secret Agent has superb games, thoughtful activities and a thorough explanation of the gospel message. This is material that brings children to focus on fun, faith and God's forgiveness. In the amazing world of God's Secret Agent you will come across kidnap and adventure, amazing secrets and some weird and wonderful dreams (watch out for Pharaoh's very hungry cows!). The Bibical teaching of King of Clubs is supported by visual aids, fun sheets and games. God's Secret Agent does not shrink from teaching about sin, judgement and forgiveness but places them in God's compassionate plan of redemption. 1. Reproducible - The activities can be photocopied so one book is all you need per teacher. It saves you money. 2. Multi-age - Each section has activities and fun sheets specially designed for 5-7 year olds and 8-11 year olds. It saves time and kids in the same family get the same message to take home. 3. Comprehensive - The syllabus contains a comprehensive summary of the gospel message. 4. Enjoyable - Children love it and learn from it, so you will enjoy it too! 5. Biblical - children and teachers learn together, both can be transformed. 6. Teacher-friendly - Lesson plans and preparation tips will help you teach well. It's designed by teachers who teach teachers. 7. Trustworthy - Editorially supervised by David Jackman, this material has been tested in a variety of different denominational and international settings. It's worthwhile and it works. This material is flexible enough to suit a variety of situations. You can use it for an evening club over a series of weeks, a Holiday Bible Club or VBS. Because you can photocopy the activity pages there are no extras to buy. It works with children from churched or un-churched backgrounds. It really works! That's why TnT materials are best-sellers.

A collection of all the favourite classic carols, specially arranged for children to sing. Vocal ranges are carefully chosen to suit young voices, and the piano accompaniments lend firm support while being very easy to play. Now in a beautifully illustrated new edition with CD of all the accompaniments. Sing Nowell contains a collection of all the favourite classic Christmas carols, specially arranged for children to sing. Vocal ranges are carefully chosen to suit young voices, and the piano accompaniments lend firm support while being very easy to play. Sing Nowell is now available as a beautifully illustrated new edition with a double CD insert of performances and backing tracks. Christmas songs include: Once in Royal David's City, Angels from the realms of glory, In the bleak midwinter, O come all ye faithful, and thirty more carols which have become an inseparable part of the essence of Christmas. Whiteboard displays available separately.

This book looks at some of the many exciting festivals celebrated throughout the world. It shows a wide range of countries to offer young readers a broad introduction to different religions and cultures.

SPCK's Assemblies website has become indispensable to anyone looking for fresh inspiration and ideas for collective worship in primary schools. Following the success of the first compilation, this book offers more of the best assemblies from the site. The assemblies are usefully grouped for easy reference. The collection covers Christian Festivals and Themes, Stories from the Bible, Festivals of World Religions and includes many ideas for citizenship and personal development. The writers are experienced teachers and ministers who lead assemblies on a regular basis. Many of them were users of the site before sending in their own ideas. This book represents the working wisdom of people comitted to exploring faith, ethics and spirituality with children.

As a teacher who has specialized in supporting "at risk" students I believe the use of Circle Time can be of help bridge the academic/ral divide. The authors, quite rightly, emphasise the Circle Times in not an advice sympathy or therapy group and they also write "pupils who have a positive view themselves are likely to achieve more, both socially and academically, than those pupils whose self-esteem in low' - "Simon Wheeler, Suffolk LEA Pupil Behaviour Project Officer

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Teresa Bliss and George Robinson explore the impact that Circle Time can have on the development of social behaviours, ethics and morality. Many new activities are added to the original repertoire.

The book includes:

" a link between Circle Time and the teaching of the moral and spiritual curriculum

" a plan for a terms developmental work

" ways in which issues starting outside the circle can be supported within the security of an already established circle group

" worksheets to increase the range of activities.

This book is the answer to teachers who ask for more ideas to extend the Circle Time programme.

Following on from requests for more assembly ideas Andrew has come up with 'Assembly Tomorrow'. This book features a mix of age appropriate stories (moral, multicultural, bible and fables) and provides all the stimulus material needed for 30 assemblies. Some of the stories are illustrated with silhouettes; these can be photocopiable to enable the headteacher/presenter to present the story using an overhead projector. Other stories have simple illustrations that can be copied on to acetate and used as a focal point for the assembly. The assemblies are organised chronologicall in seasonal themes and the teacher's notes provide additional background information. This assembly book is designed to make head teacher's lives easier and to help them overcome the 'headache' that coming up with new and original assembly ideas causes!

This wide-ranging and user-friendly title contains one hundred ideas for assembiles in the secondary school. The assemblies will range from thoughtful to faith-linked and from fact-sharing to stimuli for reflection. Each one will also contain a handy list of things the teacher will need to perform the assembly.

This title contains 70 assemblies on seasonal themes as well as topics relevant to today's children; example: stories of Christians who have helped to improve the lives of children in need, religious stories behind everyday items in shops, e.g. chocolate: Cadbury, Fry's, Rowntree, Fairtrade. Each assembly consists of the following sections: You will need; Introduction; Core material; Reflection; and, Prayer. It offers useful websites/resources where appropriate. There is a general introduction and a thematic index to assist assembly planning. An appendix includes photocopiable line drawings which can also be downloaded from the RMEP website.