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

Tired of simple colouring pages being your only option for Bible stories? Transform your Kindergarten to Year 2 Studies of Religion lessons with this complete, hands-on unit that brings the book of Genesis to life!

Step into the world of "In the Beginning," a comprehensive Religious Education unit designed to save you time and spark wonder in your Early Years students. This unit focuses on the foundational stories of Creation and Covenant, blending the awe of "God's Big World" with the fun of "Creative Crafts and Play," while connecting to essential lessons about trust and forgiveness.

Packed with animal masks, coat crafts and garden dioramas, this unit will transform your classroom into a dynamic ancient world where students don't just listen to stories, they experience them as Little Creators, Storytellers and Faithful Friends.

What's Inside?

This comprehensive unit is meticulously planned to introduce the first book of the Bible with age-appropriate fun. You will find:

• Engaging Lesson Plans: Guide your students through the most famous stories of the Old Testament, from the 'Seven Days of Creation' and the beautiful 'Garden of Eden', to the big boat adventure of 'Noah's Ark', the tall 'Tower of Babel' and the colourful story of 'Joseph's Coat'.
• Curriculum Aligned: This unit supports Early Years learning objectives for Religious Education. It covers key concepts including God as Creator, Making Choices (Adam and Eve), Promises (Covenants) and Forgiveness.
• Play-Based & Experiential Learning: Foster genuine understanding with interactive activities. Imagine your students building a 'Garden of Eden Diorama', creating 'Animal Masks' for the Ark, building with blocks for the 'Tower of Babel' and designing their own bright 'Coat of Many Colours'.
• Built-in Assessment & Differentiation: Effortlessly monitor student progress through natural observation. Use the provided rubrics to assess their ability to retell stories and understand key themes like 'Trust' and 'Obedience', while providing visual aids and scaffolded activities for every learner.
• Spiritual Development: Help students connect these ancient stories to their own lives. Activities encourage them to think about how they can care for God's creation, say sorry when they make mistakes and trust God's promises.

Summative Assessment Task:

Conclude the unit with a creative assessment where students might retell their favourite story using their crafts or participate in a group activity that demonstrates their understanding of Creation, Faith and Promise.

Cover Your Term of Religious Education!

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

Download "Introduction to Genesis" today and watch your students discover the wonder of God's story!