To provide a sense of anticipation and a break from traditional methods, without too much added work for already busy teachers or church leaders, a variety of storytelling approaches are used. Some are told by an adult leader and include ideas for interactive storytelling; some are designed for presentation by an individual class or group and are child-led. Some are based on drama outlines, with two or three voices sharing the narration, plus inclusive participation using OHP or similar visual aids.
Each assembly plan includes suggested hymns from Come and Praise books 1 and 2. There are also three songs with simple on-the-page piano music, reflecting the lives of the characters featured, which have been especially written to accompany the material.
The extension activities cover a wide variety of PSHE/Citizenship objectives from the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. Within the activities are elements for discussion, writing, drama and research.
Brian Ogden was for many years a teacher and RE advisor for the dioceses of Peterborough and Chelmsford. He is a popular BRF author, his latest titles being Nursery Rhyme Nativities and News and Tell! Brian is a regular speaker in schools.
Jo Dobbs has taught Key Stage 2 for 10 years and is currently working with Years 1&2 (KS1) at Michael Syddall C of E (Aided) Primary School in North Yorkshire. She is RE Coordinator for her school, and is also on the Board of Governors and on the Ripon and Leeds Diocesan Board of Education. Jo has recently gained an MA in Theology and Religious Studies (with a specialist pathway in Religious Education). She is co-author of News and Tell!
ISBN: 9781841013282
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: BRF - published 22/09/2003
Format: Paperback