Amazing Assemblies For Primary Schools

Primary school assemblies should be exciting and interesting. They should allow children to share in valuable learning experiences. Over his 30 years as a head teacher, Mike Kent has developed amazing assemblies that do just this, and he shares them in this new practical resource. Amazing Assemblies for Primary Schools consists of twenty-five very special teacher-led assemblies: ideal for teachers, head teachers and, indeed, anyone who is required to lead assemblies. The assemblies have been designed with the busy teacher or school leader in mind and are really simple to prepare. The detailed instructions outline the resources and preparation needed. Every assembly is straightforward and uses materials that are readily available in school. You'll discover how to fascinate a group of children using little more than a pair of scissors and a few sheets of paper. Just how strong is an eggshell? How can you pick up a bottle without using your hands? How can you make a coin move without touching it? The answers to these questions, and many more, are revealed in this amazing resource: take your children on a journey of hands-on learning and discovery. The tried-and-tested assemblies are ideal for presenting to large groups of children and all have an interactive element, encouraging children to participate as helpers. They cover a vast range of subjects, drawing cross-curricular links from across the primary curriculum. There are science experiments, art demonstrations, problems to solve, word games, maths puzzles, quizzes and much more. Each assembly centres on a theme, which can be developed in many different ways afterwards: follow-up ideas make it easy to explore the learning further. Children can try the ideas themselves in class or at home. Although the assemblies are primarily aimed at Key Stage 2, many are also eminently suited to Key Stage 1. Each assembly outlines the materials and preparation needed, gives step-by-step instructions for introducing and delivering the assembly and offers plenty of follow up ideas. Planning and delivering an innovative, child-centred assembly has never been easier! Amazing Assemblies for Primary Schools is an ideal practical resource for anybody required to take primary school assemblies.

This book contains a wealth of ideas for teachers to deliver engaging and informative assemblies in primary schools. The book gives a structure for any assembly that can be easily followed with minimum preparation and provides plenty of opportunities for children to learn interactively and reflect on the theme introduced. With all the essential information on over 40 topics and complementary resources, including the author's own poetry, Jumpstart! Assemblies covers a variety of subjects, such as: personal relationships and values, including friendship, bullying, tolerance, and greed; health and wellbeing, including exercise, food, safety at home and online, and mental health; global issues, including conservation, the environment, world hunger, and peace; festivals and celebrations, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, and Christmas. This book will be an invaluable aid for any teacher who wants to jumpstart the school day with a dynamic and effective assembly.

This title contains one hundred ideas for assemblies in the primary school suitable for ages 5 to 11. Some assemblies will be religious and some will be secular, the former will contain stories from many religious traditions. Each assembly will carry an element of surprise, a story or a poem and an element of prayer or reflection.

Packed full of ideas for multi-faith assemblies including stories, songs, drama activities, and background information on six major world religions, this book makes an essential addition to the staffroom bookshelf.

Assembly ideas for schools workers, teachers and visiting speakers who are looking for fun and innovative ways to communicate the Christian faith in primary and secondary schools. Each idea is coded for ageappropriateness, has a theme, a bible reference and a list of props needed. Much of the material can also be used in churches. First published in 2003, this has been re-released under the Children's Ministry band with a fresh new cover design. Guidance On: Planning assemblies Building links with a school Engaging young people's attention Presenting the message effectively

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.

An educational resource for primary school assemblies.

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