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PRIMARY: EXPLORING A THEME
The series is published in 32-page A4 format, illustrated with photos and line drawings, and contain photocopiable activities. Extra resources to support classroom work are available for subscribers to REtoday to download from the website. |
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Leaders and Followers
Exploring a Theme Book 1 - edited by Joyce MackleyThe first book in this exciting new series focuses on helping children think about who or what inspires and influences them, the significance of key religious figures for religious believers today, and what being a follower means in their lives. The sections cover: Jesus as a special teacher; Following Jesus the leader; Meeting a rabbi; Exploring the 'I am' sayings of Jesus; Meeting a Christian minister; How does a Christian family follow Jesus today? Who was Muhammad and how is he an example to Muslims today? and Meeting an imam. Activities are organised around three main age groups: the Reception class (or Foundation Stage 2); 5-7-year-olds (KS1 in England); and 7-11-year-olds. |
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Leaders and Followers ( 0621)
Paperback - ISBN: 978-1-904024-91-0 | |
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Puzzling Questions
Exploring a Theme Book 2 - edited by Joyce MackleyExploring and responding to puzzling questions lies at the heart of religion. What happens when people die? If God made the world, who made God? These, and questions like them, arise naturally out of the subject matter of religious education. This publication brings together some practical strategies for stimulating primary pupils' questions and responses, along with some guidance for teachers on professional issues relating to the challenges involved. |
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Puzzling Questions ( 0631)
Paperback - ISBN: 978-1-904024-61-3 | |
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The Journey of Life and Death
Exploring a Theme Book 3 - edited by Joyce MackleyAddressing questions about the journey of life and death is fundamental to pupils' spiritual development. This resource develops practical strategies for getting pupils reflecting on their own journey of life, drawing on the beliefs of key religions. |
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The Journey of Life and Death ( 0716)
Paperback - ISBN: 978-1-904024-93-4 | |
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Religion Around Me
Exploring a Theme Book 4 - edited by Joyce MackleyReligion concerns people - it is about believing, worshipping, valuing; it is about belonging to a faith community and living within the wider community. This publication provides ideas and resources to help teachers encourage pupils to explore this wider concept of religion, listening and talking to people of faith. Contains interviews with children from a variety of faith backgrounds. |
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Religion Around Me ( 0721)
Paperback - ISBN: 978-1-904024-96-5 | |
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Beliefs in Action in the World
Exploring a Theme Book 5 - edited by Joyce MackleyChildren can learn a lot from exploring the practical actions believers make in response to their religious beliefs and values. Such actions can also be challenging and influential in children's own moral and spiritual development. Faith stories are used as a starting point for reflection with younger children on the theme of kindness, generosity and the value of each person. The global themes of poverty, environment and justice are introduced for older primary pupils by means of a Webquest and case study activities. Each section identifies the importance of using effective stimulus materials in order to get children thinking and doing, and of careful planning of opportunities for children to express their own ideas. Links to assessment are provided in each section in the form of pupil-friendly 'I can' statements. |
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Beliefs in Action in the World ( 0731)
Paperback - ISBN: 978-1-904024-98-9 | |
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Exploring Codes For Living
Exploring a Theme Book 6 - edited by Joyce MackleyAll religions and beliefs include codes for living which act as guides and signposts for the choices and actions of individuals. The activities in this publication provide some ways to challenge children to: - understand how a person's religious commitment affects their views, actions and morals
- reflect on their own beliefs and values and how these influence their own moral decision-making
- identify the challenges and benefits of having guiding principles in life
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Exploring Codes For Living ( 0811)
32 Pages - Paperback - ISBN: 978-1-905893-07-2 | |
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Celebrations
Exploring a Theme Book 6 - edited by Joyce MackleyGood RE does not stop after considering the 'How' but gives plenty of opportunity and structure to enable children to engage with the 'Why'. It is only then that children will glimpse something special - the 'treasure that lies beneath the surface' - a deepening of understanding and awareness of what it is to be human, and of what really matters most in life. This is at the heart of all religious festivals. Are you prepared to help your children explore? This publication suggests some practical strategies to help your children on this exciting voyage of discovery! |
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Celebrations ( 0824)
32 pages - Saddle Stitched - ISBN: 978-1-905893-09-6 | |
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| Forthcoming titles in the series: Sacred Stories, Sacred books (September 2008); Worship, Pilgrimage and Sacred Places (January 2009). "Once again RE Today Services have created a resource which every RE teacher should have to hand"
Association of Christian Teachers Online Digest |