What did Jesus teach us?

Teach your class who Jesus was and what he taught his followers with this series of 'What did Jesus teach us?' lessons for Year 1 and 2. Your class will find out about the life of this extraordinary man, as well as some of the stories, actions and speeches that inspire millions of people around the world to live by his teachings more than two thousand years later.

With lesson plans, slides, activity ideas, differentiated worksheets and much more, these 'What did Jesus teach us?' lessons provide all you need to help your KS1 class find out about Christian beliefs through the man who began it all.

A Knowledge Organiser is available to support the learning in this scheme. It is included in the Complete Series download or can be purchased individually.

The Life of Jesus

The first lesson in this series gives your class an overview of the life of Jesus, from his birth in a stable to his death and resurrection. Your class will find out why Christians believe this man to be the Son of God and why millions of people today follow his teachings.

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The Lost Son

After finding out what a parable is, your class will then read the story of the lost son (or prodigal son) together. They will then think about what message Jesus was trying to give through this story and have the chance to re-tell the story for themselves in a variety of ways.

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The Good Samaritan

Your class will explore a second parable in this lesson as they read the story of the good Samaritan. After reading the story, your class will be challenged to think about what 'loving your neighbour' really means. They can also think about they can apply this message to their own lives as they consider ways they could help others.

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The Sermon on the Mount

Now that your class know that Jesus taught his followers through stories, they will now look at him in the role of the teacher as he gives the Sermon on the Mount. They will find out some of the key messages that he put across in this famous sermon and how Christians apply these messages to their lives.

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Actions

This lesson teaches your class that Jesus demonstrated his teachings through his actions. They will find out about some of the miracles Jesus performed and the way in which he treated the poor, hungry, lame and blind. They will also read the story of how and why Jesus washed his disciples' feet and how Christians use this story as a reminder of how to treat others.

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A Summary

The final lesson in this series gives your class the chance to consolidate what they have found out about Jesus and his teachings. They will think of words they could use to describe what Jesus was like and summarise the most important messages he taught his followers.

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This Year 1/2 RE Knowledge Organiser has been created to complement the study of the Christianity strand within our RE and worldviews resource offer. It is designed to support your children's understanding of key vocabulary and big ideas covered in this scheme of work, while signposting prior learning. Children are also encouraged to reflect on 'Ways of Knowing' about religion and worldviews, and to think deeply about the topic through the 'Thinking Questions' provided.

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