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

How do you explain "The End Times" or concepts like the "New Earth" without scaring a six-year-old? Transform your Kindergarten to Year 2 Studies of Religion lessons with this gentle, hope-filled unit that brings the promises of Eschatology to life!

Step into the world of "God's Happy Future", a comprehensive Religious Education unit designed to save you time and spark joy in your Early Years students. This unit focuses on the foundational themes of Hope and Promise, blending the mystery of "Heaven and the New Earth" with the fun of "Sensory Crafts and Play," while connecting to essential lessons about living kindly today.

Packed with "garden jars," "welcome banners" and "resurrection seeds," this unit will transform your classroom into a place of celebration where students don't just learn about the future, they look forward to it as Little Dreamers, Joyful Waiters and Faithful Friends.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive unit is meticulously planned to introduce complex eschatological concepts with age-appropriate simplicity. You will find:

• 10 Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through God's big plans, from asking 'What is Heaven?' and exploring 'The New Earth', to understanding the 'Resurrection' (planting seeds), 'Jesus' Promise to Return' and what it means to have 'Eternal Life'.
• Curriculum Aligned: This unit supports Early Years learning objectives and General Capabilities. It covers key concepts including Critical and Creative Thinking (imagining the future), Personal and Social Capability (kindness and belonging) and Ethical Understanding.
• Play-Based & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive activities. Imagine your students creating a 'Heaven Drawing', making a 'Welcome Jesus Banner', building a 'New Earth Garden in a Jar', planting seeds to watch 'Resurrection' grow and playing the 'Ready, Set, Go' game to practice being ready for Jesus.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress. Use the provided strategies to support learners with pre-drawn outlines or challenge them to write welcome songs. The unit includes formative tasks like the 'Heaven's Guest List' and summative tasks like the 'Heaven, Jesus and Me' reflection.
• Spiritual Development: Help students connect big promises to their daily actions. Activities encourage them to understand that "being ready" means being kind and loving right now and that God has a happy ending planned for everyone who loves Him.

Summative Assessment Task:

Conclude the unit with the "Heaven, Jesus and Me" task. Students imagine they are telling a friend about Heaven and complete a series of drawing and writing prompts to explain concepts like "Why is Jesus coming back?" and "What will the New Earth be like?"

Cover Your Term of Religious Education!

This unit is designed to take the fear out of the future and replace it with wonder. Provide your students with high-quality, scaffolded lessons that bridge the gap between deep theology and childlike faith. Stop the endless search for engaging Sunday School or RE resources and reclaim your time.

Download "Introduction to Eschatology" today and fill your classroom with hope!