Religious Education (Primary)
Download all resourcesLessons exploring aspects of the Christian faith and how faith inspires people to help others.
KS1 and KS2 Ages 5-11
Explore Salvation Army signs and symbols - the Red Shield, the crest and the flag.
SIgns And Symbols Cards A4
Explaining the key features of Salvation Army symbols.
Signs And Symbols Presentation
Explaining the key features of Salvation Army symbols.
Signs And Symbols Worksheet KS1
Explore the meanings of Salvation Army signs and symbols.
Signs And Symbols Worksheet KS2
Explore the meanings of Salvation Army signs and symbols.
Signs And Symbols Activity Sheet
Puzzle and wordsearch based on Salvation Army signs and symbols.
KS2 Ages 7-11
A lesson exploring the co-founder of The Salvation Army. Why did William Booth devote his life to helping others? Investigate the key turning points in his life. This can be linked with the learning objective 'impact of religious faith on a person’.
Exploring William Booth Lesson Plan
A lesson exploring the key events in William Booth’s life.
Exploring William Booth Presentation
A lesson exploring the key events in William Booth’s life.
Exploring William Booth Resource Sheet A Hats
Three paper hats, symbolising three stages of William Booth’s life.
Exploring William Booth Resource Sheet B Turning Point Cards
Explore the turning points in William Booth’s life.
Exploring William Booth Resource Sheet C Arrows
Write about the most important turning point.
Exploring William Booth Resource Sheet D Timeline Cards With Pictures
Additional idea: Order key events activity sheet.
Exploring William Booth Resource Sheet D Timeline Cards With Text Only And Answer Sheet
Additional idea: Order key events activity sheet – text only.
KS2 Ages 7-11
A lesson exploring what a refugee is and how The Salvation Army throughout Europe is supporting them. There is an RE focus but can easily be adapted for PSHE.
Why Help? International Response Reference Sheet
Some examples of the range of help The Salvation Army is doing to support refugees in Europe.
Why Help? Resource Sheet A - A Modern-Day Samaritan Story
A modern retelling of the good Samaritan. Narrate for pupils to re-enact.
Why Help? Resource Sheet B Packed Bag Activity
What would you pack if you had to suddenly leave your home?
Why Help? Resource Sheet C Refugee Photographs
Imagine what it would be like to be in one of these photographs.
KS2 Ages 7-11
Inspire your pupils to explore the Christmas story with these three powerful images of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus in a modern setting. Use as a quick starter, a group discussion or the main focus of a lesson.
What if Jesus was born today? How would the story change? Explore why Christians believe God sent his son to be with ordinary people.
These images are easily adapted: for a range of age groups, a simple and fun look at a Modern Christmas, or for exploring the Christmas story in depth.
A Modern Christmas Story Images
Three thought provoking images of the Christmas story in a modern setting. Created by The Salvation Army International.
A Modern Christmas Primary Lesson Ideas
Creative ideas to inspire your pupils exploring Christmas.
A Modern Christmas Story Planning Sheet
If the Christmas story happened today, what would it look like?
KS2 Ages 7-11
A set of four Christmas images highlighting that some of the difficulties faced 2,000 years ago by the people in the Christmas story, are still affecting thousands of people today.
This resource includes creative ideas for how the images could be used in RE and Humanities lessons.
The Christmas Story Images
Four imaginative images of the Christmas story linking to newspaper headings. Created by The Salvation Army International.
The Christmas Story Primary Lesson Ideas
Creative ideas to inspire your pupils exploring Christmas.
KS2 Ages 7-11
Can you keep a promise? Explore this theme by looking at the promises and ceremonies of The Salvation Army. Pupils reflect on the link between belief and commitment.
Living With Promises Lesson Plan
A lesson on Salvation Army ceremonies and personal commitment.
Living With Promises Presentation
A lesson on Salvation Army ceremonies and personal commitment.
Living With Promises Resource Sheet A Promises Cards
Cards showing some of the promises Salvation Army members make.
Living With Promises Resource Sheet B Faith In Action Cards
Examples of different type of faith in action.
Living With Promises Resource Sheet C Bookmarks
A bookmark to write a personal promise on.
KS2 Ages 7-11
Challenge pupils to reflect on different ways to resolve conflict. Inspired by Romans 12:17-21.
Resolving Conflicts Lesson Plan
A lesson exploring a Christian response to resolving arguments.
Resolving Conflicts Presentation
A lesson exploring a Christian response to resolving arguments.
Resolving Conflicts Resource Sheet
Explore Bible verses linked to resolving conflicts.
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Religious Education (Early Years)
Resources introducing the Salvation Army's beliefs, work and faith.
What is The Salvation Army?
A range of resources, lessons and activities to introduce primary school children to the beliefs, history and work of The Salvation Army.
Community (Primary)
Resources for teaching about The Salvation Army's work in the community.
Ultimate Church Visit
This practical resource helps you organise an exciting and memorable primary school visit at your corps or centre.