In response to the Coronavirus crisis, we have created this library of resources for teachers and others. More material will be added all the time, so please keep checking back. If there is something specific that you would like us to create for your school, please get in touch with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
For those of you teaching preschool children, you might like to have a look at the videos that we have been producing for our toddler group. Each week we will add a Bible story, plus an associated craft that can be easily done at home. These can be found on this YouTube channel and selecting the "Tots Storytimes" and "Tots Crafts" playlists. We are also putting together a playlist of "Tots Songs". Each song is one that is suitable for preschool aged children and builds on the Christian ethos that our toddler group has. If you have preschool families who would value our support, please do put them in touch with us directly or via our Tots facebook page. We are continuing to run various support groups for parents as guidelines allow.
For those of you teaching primary aged children, you might like to have a look at the resources that are also on the same YouTube channel. This includes a "Primary School Collective Worship" playlist (or find the most recent one below). Each week we will be producing a short talk, based on a theme or story from the Bible. A separate video has an associated craft activity that helps children to engage with the talk and apply it in their own lives. There is also a suggested song to go with that week's worship - you might like to encourage your pupils to listen to this in the background whilst they are making their craft.
Videos to use in RE lessons
If you are teaching virtually about Christianity in your RE lessons, you might find the following videos helpful. Please feel free to use them in school or to share the links with your pupils learning at home. If you are doing a topic that isn't covered by one of these, please do email me as I would be very happy to do something that fits with what you need.
Why our church is a special place
Worship at St John's - short version
New for Easter 2021
Collective Worship for Summer term 2 - "Jesus' Miracles - The Amazing Catch of Fish"
Follow this link to the talk. You might like to reuse the song from Autumn term 1.
Collective Worship for Summer term 1 - "Jesus' Miracles - Raising Lazarus"
Follow this link to the talk. You might like to reuse the song from Autumn term 1.
Collective Worship for Spring term 2 - "Jesus' Miracles - Calming the Storm"
Follow this link to the talk. You might like to reuse the song from Autumn term 1.
Collective Worship for Spring term 1 - "Jesus' Miracles - Feeding the 5000"
Follow this link to the talk. You might like to reuse the song from Autumn term 1.
Collective Worship for Autumn term 2 - "Jesus' Miracles - Jesus heals a young boy"
Follow this link to the talk. You might like to reuse the song from Autumn term 1.
Collective Worship for Autumn term 1 - "Jesus' Miracles - Water into Wine"
Follow these links to the talk and the song.
Collective Worship for Advent
During the session of Advent, you might like to make use of this series of four talks in Collective Worship or RE lessons.
An Angel visits Zechariah - Talk 1 and suggested song
An Angel visits Mary - Talk 2 and suggested song
Mary visits Elizabeth - Talk 3 and suggested song
Mary's Song of Praise - Talk 4 and suggested song
Collective Worship for Harvest
Follow these links to the talk and the song. Please find the print outs for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 13th July "Knowing the Mystery of God"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. There is no template needed for the craft this week.
Collective Worship for week beginning 6th July "Sharing the Mystery of God"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. There are three templates to download in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 29th June "United with Everyone"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. Please find the template for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 22nd June "United with God"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and this week we have two great songs - here and here. Please find the template for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 15th June "Paul's Prayer - part 2"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. There is no template needed for the craft this week.
Collective Worship for week beginning 8th June "Paul's Prayer - part 1"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. There is no template needed for the craft this week.
Collective Worship for week beginning 1st June "God's Everlasting Plan"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. Please find the template for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 25th May "God's Rescue Plan"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. Please find the template for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 18th May "God's Amazing Plan"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. There is no template needed for the craft this week.
Collective Worship for week beginning 11th May "Paul visits Ephesus"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. Please find the template for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 4th May - "Jesus Forgives Peter"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. Please find the template for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 27th April - "The Amazing Catch of Fish"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song. Please find the template for the craft in the pdf files at the bottom of this page.
Collective Worship for week beginning 20th April - "Doubting Thomas"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song.
Collective Worship for Easter Sunday
Follow these links to a talk about Easter Sunday, a craft activity, a song to listen to and a bonus song as its Easter!
Collective Worship for Good Friday
Follow these links to a talk about Good Friday, a craft activity and another short talk, plus a song to listen to.
Collective Worship for week beginning 6th April - "Palm Sunday"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song.
Collective Worship for week beginning 30th April - "Love your neighbour"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song.
Collective Worship for week beginning 23rd April - "Do not worry"
Follow these links to the talk, the craft and the song.
Watch "Pilgrim's Progress" for free at home
During this time, you can watch this animated film for free. This would be a great suggestion for KS2 children to enjoy at home with their families. Click on this link to watch the "Pilgrim's Progress".
"growing up.... growing wise @ home" - a resource for Year 6s
This is a resource to help parents to teach their children about God's design for puberty, relationships, marriage, sexual intimacy and having children. Produced by Lovewise whose material is widely used in Primary Schools, this has been adapted for parents to use at home and could be a wonderful way to support your Y6s who have missed out on some of the most vital preparation before heading to High School. There is a small cost for this, however, if you would like to recommend this resource to parents at your school and the cost is a barrier, please get in touch with Teresa to talk about how our church can support you with this.
Other Resources
Have a look at the selection of pdf colouring pages below - some are pictures to colour in, some are decorative Bible verses. Please feel free to use these for RE, art or PHSE lessons. In order not to make this page too long and full of information that is hard to sift through, I have collated lots of different resources from different sources on Pinterest. I will be adding new things to this all the time. Please note that this link takes you to my own personal Pinterest account (not the churches), so feel free to ignore my collection of recipes etc! Many of the boards are specific to particular Bible stories or themes, but where I have found more general resources, I have collected them together on the board called "School at home resources". I hope that you find this helpful.
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