Studies of Religion - Introduction to Deuteronomy: 10 Lesson Plans + 1 Summative Assessment Task (Kindergarten to Year 2)

How do you teach the concept of "Covenant" or the importance of rules to a six-year-old? Transform your Kindergarten to Year 2 Studies of Religion lessons with this complete, heart-filled unit that brings the book of Deuteronomy to life!

Step into the world of "Walking with Moses," a comprehensive Religious Education unit designed to save you time and nurture your Early Years students' faith. This unit focuses on the foundational themes of Love and Obedience, blending the wisdom of "Moses' Farewell" with the fun of "Creative Play and Song," while connecting to essential lessons about listening and remembering.

Packed with "reminder cards," footprint paths and blessing trees, this unit will transform your classroom into a community of kindness where students don't just listen to rules, they understand them as Little Listeners, Joyful Helpers and Faithful Friends.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive unit is meticulously planned to introduce the final words of Moses with age-appropriate activities. You will find:

• 10 Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through Moses' important reminders, from the 'Ten Commandments' and the command to 'Love God with all your heart' (The Shema), to the transition of leadership to 'Joshua' and the 'Song of Moses'.
• Curriculum Aligned: This unit supports Early Years learning objectives for Religious Education and General Capabilities. It covers key concepts including Ethical Understanding (right and wrong), Intercultural Understanding and Personal and Social Capability.
• Play-Based & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive activities. Imagine your students walking a 'Joshua's Journey' footprint path, creating a collaborative 'Heart Collage', playing the 'God's Rules' game and building a class 'Blessings Tree' filled with leaves of gratitude.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress through natural observation. Use the provided 'Assessment Rubrics' to evaluate their understanding of stories like 'God's Provision', while utilising differentiation strategies like pre-drawn templates or challenge tasks for advanced learners.
• Spiritual Development: Help students connect ancient wisdom to their daily lives. Activities encourage them to create 'Reminder Cards' to be kind and helpful and to understand that God's rules are given out of love to keep them safe and happy.

Summative Assessment Task:

Conclude the unit with a creative "Moses' Journey Booklet." In this task, students compile drawings and simple sentences (or dictated thoughts) for each lesson, creating a keepsake that demonstrates their grasp of key stories like the Promised Land and concepts like God's Love.

Cover Your Term of Religious Education!

This unit is designed to lay the building blocks of biblical literacy and moral development for your youngest students. Provide your students with high-quality, scaffolded lessons that bridge the gap between storytime and spiritual application. Stop the endless search for engaging Sunday School or RE resources and reclaim your time.

Download "Introduction to Deuteronomy" today and help your students take their first steps in walking with God!