Resources for RE & Assembly

In Primary Schools

INTRODUCTION The resources listed in this booklet are recommended for use in RE & Assembly in primary schools and are available either online or from the Scripture Union Resource Centre at the address given on the back cover. Call in with us if you can or else contact us by phone or by email with your enquiry and we will be glad to send any items you require by post. If you would like to see any of our resources prior to purchasing them, and are unable to call at the Resource Centre, we would be pleased either to post them to you on sale or return or to arrange for someone to call at your school to show them to you. Many of the resources available from our Resource Centre can be purchased elsewhere but by ordering them from us you will be helping to support our ministry. Scripture Union offers 10% discount on any purchases made by schools.

CONTENTS

1. Online Resources 2. RE Lessons 3. Stories & Talks 4. DVDs 5. Children’s Bibles & Bible Story Books 6. Children’s Reference 7. Seasonal Resources 8. Other Resources

ONLINE RESOURCES RE:QUEST FREE

RE: quest is a large online resource for teaching Christianity in UK schools. Produced by British Youth For Christ, it provides a bank of source material including lesson plans, activity sheets and downloadable films. Check it out at: https://request.org.uk SUPERBOOK FREE

Superbook provides an exciting media-rich experience of the Bible, which helps to secure learning about the key texts and core concepts of Christianity. The resources map on to the RE curriculum,

build religious and theological literacy and include activities for differentiated learning. See: www.superbookschools.org. BIBLE TIMELINE ASSEMBLIES FREE

72 fully scripted assemblies, many with PowerPoint presentations and song suggestions, designed to take children through the Bible in three years. Ideal for ministers and others who lead assemblies on a rota basis. See: www.suni.co.uk/bibletimeline.

BIBLETIME FREE Bibletime is a course of fun-filled activity sheets for children. They cover the main Bible stories from Creation to the early Church and can be downloaded from www.besweb.com/bibletime or posted to you free of charge along with guidelines for teachers

DIARY OF A DISCIPLE: WORKSHOP FREE https://content.scriptureunion.org/diary-disciple-workshop. Resources for a 90-minute workshop based on the book Diary Of A Disciple are available to download from the address above. The workshop allows KS2 pupils to explore Dr Luke’s world, meeting Jesus and hearing stories new and familiar from Luke’s Gospel. AND MORE… For loads more online resources that are suitable for use in RE and assembly check out the following websites: www.bigstartassemblies.org www.biblebasedassemblies.com www.ethoseducation.org/assemblies www.barnabasinschools.org.uk/find/all/ideas/1

RE LESSONS IT’S YOUR MOVE FLASHDRIVE £10 Scripture Union Northern Ireland

Three interactive Bible based lessons designed to help P7 children with the changes, choices and challenges of moving to a post-primary school. The lessons are suitable for church teams to deliver in their local primary schools with training provided by SUNI. Powerpoint presentations are included on the flashdrive.

THE AMAZING JESUS FLASHDRIVE (Coming Soon) £10 Scripture Union Northern Ireland

Three lessons for KS2 pupils, each based on a miracle story from Mark’s Gospel. The lessons are designed to help children explore what Christians believe about Jesus and are suitable for church teams to deliver in their local primary schools with training provided by SUNI. PowerPoint presentations are included.

UNRAVEL: THE MYSTERY OF CHRISTMAS £19.95 UNRAVEL: THE MYSTERY OF ST PATRICK £12:95 Child Evangelism Fellowship

Educational resource packs written by teachers, for teachers. These resources will provide you with all the material you need to unravel the stories of Christmas and of St Patrick in a new and exciting way in your classroom. Each pack includes a DVD, original songs, presentations, worksheets and engaging activities for all ages .

FRIENDS AND HEROES DVDS Series 1 Organisation Pack £120 Series 2 Organisation Pack £120 Series 3 Organisation Pack £120

Three sets of DVDs with thirteen episodes in each set. Boys and girls will be thrilled by the adventures of Macky and his friends as they share the stories of the Bible and try to keep them alive in first century Rome. As well as the DVDs, the organisation packs include a license to show them and access to detailed, interactive lesson plans with links to the Northern Ireland RE Curriculum for KS1 and KS2. For further information see: www.friendsandheroes.com/uk.

STORIES AND TALKS

TELLING THE BIBLE £12.99 Bob Hartman Monarch A wonderful way to discover and enjoy the Bible’s most gripping stories, retold by a master storyteller. These stories will be remembered long after the event in which they featured has been forgotten. TELLING THE GOSPEL £10.99 Bob Hartman Monarch 70 stories about Jesus; His birth, life, teaching, death and resurrection. Bob uses a variety of narrative forms to produce stories that will delight young and old alike. 144 TALKS FOR TOTALLY AWESOME KIDS Chris Chesterton Monarch £14.99 144 interactive messages for 8s-12s, each with a clear theme, a list of resources required, a short presentation and a prayer. The presentations are pithy, visual, arresting and memorable and each contains a vital lesson.

DVDS

WHAT’S IN THE BIBLE: 13 DVDs £9.99 each Produced by Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales, these highly entertaining and educational DVDs take children right through the Bible in 26 episodes.

THE READ AND SHARE DVD BIBLE: Box Set (Volumes 1-4) £19.99 52 essential stories from the Bible. These DVDs combine an enchanting art style with a warm narrator and a gentle musical underscore to transport kids back to Biblical times and are ideal for younger children. THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE DVDS £29.99 Beautifully animated and captivatingly narrated by David Suchet, these 4 DVDs bring the 44 stories from The Jesus Storybook Bible (see below) to life.

CHILDREN’S BIBLES & BIBLE STORY BOOKS

THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE £12.99 Sally Lloyd Jones Zondervan Beautifully written and illustrated, this book of Bible stories invites 4-7 year olds to discover that Jesus is at the centre of God’s great story of salvation. From Noah to Moses to King David, every story whispers His name.

THE BIG PICTURE STORY BIBLE £15.50 David R Helm Crossway Simply written and beautifully illustrated, this book teaches children the whole Bible story so they can appreciate the fulfillment of God's promise to his people. It comes with an audio recording of the book, on two CDs.

DIARY OF A DISCIPLE: LUKE’S STORY £9.99 PETER AND PAUL’S STORY £9.99 Gemma Willis Scripture Union Diary of a Disciple: Luke’s Story is a contemporary children's Bible retelling of Luke's Gospel. Fresh from the fizzling imagination of Gemma Willis comes a whole new way of seeing the story of Luke; part doctor, part detective, all disciple. Diary of a Disciple: Peter and Paul’s story is a contemporary retelling of the book of Acts. Written in a quirky, accessible style, Diary of a Disciple offers a way into the Bible for the next generation. Every page bursts with doodles, drawings, and discovery. THE LION STORY TELLER BIBLE £14.99 Bob Hartman Lion The stories in this book are ideal for reading aloud and talking with children afterwards about the themes they contain. It comes with four CDs on which the stories are narrated by voice expert David Holt.

DEAR THEO Single Copy £3.50 Pack of 10 £25.00 Taken from the NIRV version of Luke and Acts, printed in a single column per page using a clear font, with no chapter headings or verses and with unique illustrations throughout, this is the basic story of the New Testament designed to be read like a novel. Ideal for 8s to 12s to read and talk about together. A thirty-day reading plan and discussion questions are included. THE BEGINNER’S BIBLE £14.50 Zondervan Bible stories told simply with bright, modern illustrations. Suitable for reading aloud or for competent new readers to read by themselves. THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S BIBLE Hardback £16.99 The International Children’s Bible uses English that can be read and understood by children between the ages of 6 and 12. It has large easy-to-read type, short sentences and simple, modern vocabulary. THE RAINBOW GOOD NEWS BIBLE Hardback £16.99 The Good News Bible combines the leading easy-to-read translation with full colour illustrations and line drawings throughout and is ideal for young readers.

CHILDREN’S REFERENCE

ESSENTIAL BIBLE REFERENCE £1.99 each Lion Fully illustrated in colour throughout with drawings, paintings, photos, maps and charts, these fact-filled guides are an invaluable introduction for teachers and children alike to the Bible and its background. Titles include:

Bible Guide Bible Atlas People of the Bible The Tabernacle The Jerusalem Temple Bible Facts and Figures Life In Bible Times The Story Of The Bible The World Of The Bible New Testament Introduction The Life Of Jesus Old Testament Introduction

SO WHO IS GOD? £9.99 Robert Willoughby Scripture Union

Who is God?' Did he make the world? Where did he come from? Does he ever go to bed? This book will help children find the answer to these and other questions. CHILDREN’S GUIDE TO THE BIBLE £9.99 Robert Willoughby Scripture Union This richly illustrated book will help 8s - 11s explore the Bible for themselves as readers are taken on a journey back in time. Includes fact boxes, time bars, maps and meanings of important words.

SEASONAL RESOURCES CHRISTMAS WRAPPED UP £11.99 MORE CHRISTMAS WRAPPED UP £11.99 EASTER CRACKED £11.99 MORE EASTER CRACKED £11.99 CELEBRATIONS SORTED £6.99 Scripture Union Although written for churches there are lots of resources in here that could be used in schools as well - services, talks, plays, songs, rhymes and raps, craft ideas, games, party ideas…everything you need to celebrate Christian festivals throughout the year. There are two volumes full of material for Christmas and two for Easter. The fifth volume covers New Year, Valentine's Day, Shrove Tuesday/Ash Wednesday, Lent, Mother’s Day, Pentecost, Father's Day, Harvest, All Souls Day and Remembrance Sunday.

ALL RESOURCE CHRISTMAS £11.99 ALL RESOURCE EASTER £11.99 Scripture Union

Two fresh, new, jam-packed resources full of creative ideas for celebrating Christmas and Easter in an all-age context. Each volume contains a range of exciting and contemporary activities on a seasonal theme - including craft, dramas, monologues, all-age talks, games, teaching outlines and more.

OTHER RESOURCES

IT’S YOUR CHURCH Pack of 30: £30.00 Scripture Union A 16-page booklet for 8s-11s who are visiting a church as part of an RE lesson. It is designed to help churches connect with their local schools. Guides for teachers and church leaders are available from: www.scriptureunion.org.uk. BIBLE TIME LINE BIG BIBLE STORY BOOK TIME LINE Scripture Union £11.99 each

Designed to help children understand the story of the Bible from Creation to Revelation, the Bible Time Line is ideal for KS2 and the Big Bible Story Book Time Line for KS1. 16 concertina-folded pictures depict significant Bible characters and events and help children to see the links between them.

RE ACTIVE CHURCH £12.99 Jenny Gray Barnabas This book provides resources for a four-year cycle of workshops that churches can offer to children at KS2 and all you need to know to run them in your church. The workshops cover Christmas, Easter and stories about Jesus.

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