Jump to unit: Love | Provider | Saviour | Pure-Holy | Creator | Wise | Servant | Protector | Truth | Lord-King
Note that resources for each character theme are found below the table.
God is Love
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Social Studies/Health | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music | Art / home skills | Values |
| God is Love | See links below Friends | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: Jesus is a friend of mine (SJS) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Friendliness Loyalty | |
| WK 1 | Mark 10:13-16 Jesus is a friend of children. | How can you be a good friend? Thinking skills | Level 6 Lesson 1 Spelling: consonant blends ‘fl’ in flag; ‘fr’ in frog Dolch Words: revision of Sets 3 & 4 Stories: A Sick Man; Fishing | Level 7 Card 1 | Make up a song about being a good friend. | Make a friendship chain of people. Cut out people and have them joined at the hands. | How do I want my friends to treat me? How should I treat my friends? |
| WK 2 | John 11 Lazarus – Jesus loved his friends. | Ask a friend some questions about themselves. Record the answers. | Level 6 Lessons 2 & 3 Spelling: consonant blends gl in glad; gr in grab; lk in milk; mp in lamp Dolch words: Revision of Set 5; Begin Set 6 Stories: Daniel; Fruit Salad | Level 7 Card 2 | Play some sports with friends and family. | Make a gift for a friend. | What is the meaning of loyalty? |
| WK 3 | Proverbs 17:17 Making friends and keeping friends | Make a story book for a friend. | Level 6 Lessons 4 & 5 Spelling: consonant blends nd in sand; nt in tent; nk in pink; pl in plum; pr in pram Dolch words Set 6 Stories: On the road; Ants | Level 7 Card 3 | Get together with friends and family. Have a relay race and a tug-of-war | Draw a picture of yourself playing with your friends. Write a sentence about it. | When do I need to have patience with my friends? |
| WK 4 | 1 Sam ch 18, 19, 20 David and Jonathan – Friends help each other. | Write a letter to a friend. | Level 6 Lessons 6 & 7 Spelling: consonant blends sc in scab; sk in skin; sl in slip; st in must; tr in trap Dolch words Set 6 Story: Friends Revision of all Level 6 stories | Level 7 Card 4 | Invite a friend and play some outdoor games. | Invite a friend for afternoon tea. Prepare the food and drinks. | How can I make my friends feel that I appreciate them? |
| WK 5 | John 4:1-26 The woman at the well – Jesus wants to be friends with us. | Find out about the meaning of names – your friend’s name, your name, the names of Jesus | Level 6 Lesson 8 Spelling: Revise all consonant blends in Level 6 Spelling test – one word from each consonant blends group Stories: Revision; Test story: ‘Let’s Play’ | Level 7 Card 5 | Go somewhere for a walk with some friends and family. | Draw a portrait, (head and shoulders) of your best friend | Who is the best friend we can have?How can I become a friend of Jesus? |
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Music resources BM: Primary Music – 3 collections – All Creation Sings (ACS); Sing A Joyful Song (SJS); Couldn’t Be Finer (CBF)
God is Provider
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Science | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music/Health | Art | Values |
| God is Provider | See links below Plants | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: God is a Provider (ACS) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Trust | |
| WK 1 | 1 Kings 17 (Elijah) God is good to us. Provision for the widow. | Science experiments: Grow a bean seed; What do plants need? | Level 7 Lessons 1 & 2 Spelling: Long ‘a’ in snake; Long ‘a’ in snail Dolch words: Set 6 revision Stories: The Good Shepherd; One Big Elephant | Level 7 card 6 | Walk outside and look carefully at the things God provides in nature. | Draw things you find on your nature walk. Draw fruits and vegetables | What is trust? Who should we trust? |
| WK 2 | 2 Kings 4 (Elisha)Provision for another widow. | Thinking skills Parts of a plant; Leaves | Level 7 Lessons 3 & 4 Spelling: Long ‘a’ in pray; Long ‘a’ in lady Dolch words: Set 7 Story: Lizzie Lizard | Level 7 card 7 | Climb a tree. Play chasey. You cannot be caught if touching a tree or bush. | Make a collage of things God provides. Collect plants & seeds and stick them on to card. | Play the trust game. |
| WK 3 | Genesis 37-46 God looks after families. (Joseph) | Flowers and seeds | Level 7 Lessons 5 & 6 Spelling: Long ‘e’ in tree; Long ‘e’ in sea Dolch words: Set 7 Stories: Meet the dog; Spider hunt | Level 7 card 8 | Make your body into a little seed. Act out the growth process. | Use coloured paper to cut out shapes of flowers. | Read Bible verses about trusting God. What do we trust God for? |
| WK 4 | Story of Joseph continued | Roots and stems Plants we eat | Level 7 Lessons 7 & 8 Spelling: Long ‘e’ sound in monkey; Long ‘e’ sound made by the ‘y’ in pony Dolch words: Set 7 Story: The great big enormous turnip | Level 7 card 9 | Cooking with whole unprocessed plant foods. | Make an arrangement in a vase of flowers and leaves. | Make a list or people in the Bible who trusted God. |
| WK 5 | John 16:1-14 God wants us to share. (Loaves & fish) | Make and read ‘Plants’ small book. | Level 7 Lesson 9 Spelling: revision and test Test story: Baby Birds | Level 7 card 10 | Plant food prep & running games. | Make some plant prints. Paint on the back of leaves and stems and press them on to paper. | What makes a trustworthy person? How can you be a friend to be trusted? |
God is Provider planning table
God is Provider Bible worksheets
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God is our Saviour
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Social StudiesSci/Health | Literacy | Maths | Music/Drama | Art/Home skills | Values |
| God is our Saviour Easter | See links below Fiji & Pacific Islands | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: Lord I want to shine (CBF) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Love for all people | |
| WK 1 | Mark 11 Jesus rides into Jerusalem. | Draw a map of the world showing Fiji, Pacific Islands and near neighbours. | Level 8 Lessons 1 & 2 Spelling: Long ‘i’ in five; Long ‘i’ in pie Dolch words: Set 7 Stories: Lucky frog; Baby Chicks | Level 7 card 11 | Easter songs With your family: Act out Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. | What are some traditional arts and crafts? Can you make some? Make traditional foods. | What is the meaning of ‘culture’? – art, music, food, clothes, religion |
| WK 2 | Matthew 26&27 Jesus died for us. | Draw a map of Fiji and mark in major towns and cities. Thinking Skills | Level 8 Lessons 3 & 4 Spelling: Long ‘i’ sound in fly; Long ‘i’ in light Dolch words Revise Sets 1-7 Stories: Lucky frog; Henny Penny | Level 7 card 12 | Act out the Last Supper. | Draw a large world map and add people of different cultures. (Draw and cut out then paste on.) | Do we have to agree with everyone’s ideas? If we disagree, is it still loving them? |
| WK 3 | John 20, Luke 24 Jesus is alive. | Life in a village worksheet | Level 8 Lessons 5 & 6 Spelling: Long ‘o’ in nose Spelling test Dolch words: Revise Sets 1-7 Story: Only one of me Reading Test: Hungry Cat, Hungry Mice | Level 7 card 13 & 14Test | Act out the women who came to the tomb. | Art from materials in your local environment, e.g. plant collage | What are some ideas for sharing the message of Jesus to people all over the world? |
God is our Saviour planning table
God is our Saviour Bible Lessons
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God is Pure/Holy
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Social StudiesSci/Health | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music | Art | Values |
| God is Pure & Holy | See links below Feelings & Emotions | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: I want to be more like Jesus (CBF) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils, playdough | Forgiveness | |
| WK 1 | Matt 26:31-34 God forgives us, so we should forgive others | List & describe feelings: sad, scared, lonely etc. | Level 9 Lessons 1 & 2 Spelling: Long ‘o’ in boat; Long ‘o’ in snow Dolch words Set 8 Stories: Four Little Ducks; The boy who cried wolf | Level 8 Card 1 | Listen to music that makes us feel different emotions. | Make some playdough and model some heads. Show different emotions. | What is the definition of forgiveness?What does the Bible say? |
| WK 2 | Luke 15:11-32 God is a father who forgives. (The son who left home.) | Can we hurt someone’s feelings? How? What if someone hurts our feelings? | Level 9 Lessons 3 & 4 Spelling: Long ‘u’ in cube; Long ‘u’ in glue Dolch Words Set 8 Story: Lily and the eggs | Level 8 Card 2 | Choose some physical exercise that makes you feel happy. | Cartoon faces | What did Jesus do when people did wrong things to Him? |
| WK 3 | Matt 18:23-35 The parable of the King’s servant | The Fruit of the Spirit: What are they? How do I get them? Why do we need them? | Level 9 Lessons 5 & 6 Spelling: ‘oo’ in spoon; ‘ew’ in chew Dolch words Set 8 Stories: Rizzie Rat; Silly Troll | Level 8 Card 3 | Play a team game and focus on being a ‘good sport’. Don’t get angry if you lose! | Colours that show different emotions. | Think of a time when you forgave someone in your family? And when a family member forgave you? |
| WK 4 | Matt 18:22 Keep on forgiving. | Feelings & Emotions small book Thinking skills | Level 9 Lesson 7 Revision Spelling test Test story: Butterfly Blue | Level 8 Card 4 | Make someone feel happy by helping them in the garden. | Paint scenes from nature that show different emotions. | What good things come from forgiving others? What bad things come from not forgiving? |
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Literacy
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God is Creator
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Social StudiesSci/Health | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music | Art | Values |
| God is Creator | See links below Mini-beasts | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: If I were a dragonfly (SJS) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Care for creation | |
| WK 1 | Genesis ch. 1&2 God provides for His creation | Observe ants and dig for earthworms.Make a home for Minibeasts. | Level 10 Lesson 1 Spelling: ‘air’ in chair; ‘ear’ in bear Dolch words: Set 9 Story: Let’s play football | Level 8 Card 5 | Go on nature walks | Days of Creation chart | Care for God’s world by not wasting resources |
| WK 2 | Genesis ch. 2&3 Perfect creation spoiled by sin | What are insects? Draw and label the parts. | Level 10 Lessons 2 & 3 Spelling: ‘are’ in square; ‘ar’ in car Dolch words: Set 9 Stories: The tea party; Big Bad Barry | Level 8 Card 6 | Make some sports equipment out of recycled materials, e.g. throw and catch a plastic bottle | Make paper insects | Care for God’s world by disposing of rubbish wisely |
| WK 3 | Psalm 104:10-28 God provides for the animals | Insects small book | Level 10 Levels 4 & 5 Spelling: ‘a’ in glass; ‘ear’ in hear; ‘eer’ in deer Dolch words: Set 9 Stories: Rikki Tikki Tavi; Dinos | Level 8 Card 7 | Move like mini-beasts – crawl, slither, scamper to a target. | Make a chart with drawings of different types of minibeasts. Put then in groups. | Care of plants |
| WK 4 | Genesis 1:9-10 Genesis 2:5–6 God’s provision of water | Butterfly life cycleButterfly small book | Level 10 Lesson 5 Spelling revision Spelling test Story revision Test story: The Lion and the Mouse | Level 8 Card 8 | Ball skills – throwing, catching, rolling, hitting with a bat | Make a painted butterfly. Fold paper in half. Open again. Paint on one side and press the wet paint to make a mirror image on the other side. | Care of animals |
| WK 5 | Matt 6:25–34 God cares for all of His creation | SnailsSpiders small book | Level 11 Lessons 1 & 2 Spelling: ‘er’ in fern; ‘ir’ in bird Dolch words: Set 10 Stories: Let’s look for dinosaurs; The three bears | Level 8 Card 9 | Make up a dance. | Models of spiders in their web. | What does the Bible say about caring for God’s world? |
God is Creator Bible worksheets
God is Creator Science worksheets
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God is Wise
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Social Studies/Health | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music | Art | Values |
| God is Wise | See links below Teeth; Growth & Change | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: He’s Wiser (ACS) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Caring for ourselves; Co-operation | |
| WK 1 | 1 Cor 12:14-18 Working together Prov 6:6 Wisdom of the ant Luke 2:52 Jesus grew in wisdom | Teeth – Baby teeth and adult teeth. How do we look after them? See worksheets | Level 11 Lesson 3 Spelling: ‘oi’ in coin; ‘oy’ in boy Dolch words: Set 10 Story: Potato Pete | Level 8 Card 10 | Make your body strong with exercise. Carry some weights from A to B. Time yourself. | Make a poster to show how germs can attack our teeth. Draw yourself cleaning your teeth. | Why should we look after our teeth? |
| WK 2 | Matthew 4:19 Mark 6:7 Working in a group; Trusting others in the group. Jesus & disciples worked together. | Teeth worksheets continued; Teeth Thinking Skills | Level 11 Lessons 4 & 5 Spelling: ‘oo’ in book; ‘u’ in put; ‘ould’ in would; ‘or’ in fork; ‘oor’ in door Dolch words: Set 10 Story: The three little pigs | Level 8 Card 11 | Skipping with a rope. | Make a big smile collage – cut out pink mouth and paste on white teeth. | It is wise to work together with others as a team. |
| WK 3 | Matthew 22:37 Rules for working together; cooperation | Growth and change – How have I changed since a baby? Make a chart. | Level 11 Lessons 6 & 7 Spelling: ‘a’ in ball; ‘aw’ in saw; ‘ow’ in cow’; ‘ou’ in house Dolch words in sentences Story: In the hay | Level 8 card 12 | Try some gymnastic – tumbling, rolling, hand stands | Make a book about yourself at different ages. Draw family members of different ages. | As I grow older, I will learn to do new things. I can help others who cannot do the things I can do. |
| WK 4 | Matt19:14 Accepting others; Jesus welcomes everyone | Healthy food worksheets – Where our food comes from Thinking Skills | Level 11 Lesson 8 Spelling test of above words Test story: The three little pigs (shorter version) | Level 8 Card 13 & 14 | Play a sport. | Draw yourself sitting at a table eating healthy food. | How can the right choice of food keep us healthy? Prepare some healthy food. |
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God is a Servant
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Social Studies/Health | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music | Art | Values |
| God is a Servant | See links below Community helpers | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: A servant for Jesus (ACS) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Faithfulness | |
| WK 1 | John 2:1-11 Jesus was always willing to help others. He wants us to look out for the needs of others. | Make a book of people in the community who help us. Write a sentence for each one. | Spelling: Tricky Words Set 1 Level 12 Stories with worksheets: Who made everything? The Good Shepherd | Level 9 Card 1 | Activities with a tennis ball: Hand tennis against a wall, or with a partner | Draw or paint community helpers in uniforms. | What is faithfulness? What is a servant? What is a faithful servant? |
| WK 2 | Matt 5:41-42 Matt 21:1-11 Go the extra mile. Put the needs of others before your own. | Set up a shop and/or restaurant.Serve members of your family. | Spelling: Tricky Words Set 2 Level 12 Stories with worksheets: It is wise to obey God; David and Goliath | Level 9 Card 2 | Target practice with balls of different sizes. | Make signs and decorative items for your shop or restaurant. | What does it mean to go the extra mile in serving someone? |
| WK 3 | Luke 18:10-28 Jesus helped those who were sick. | Guess the helper: Act out a community servant for another to guess. Firemen worksheets. Science experiments with fire. | Spelling: Tricky Words Set 3 Level 12 Stories with worksheets: The man came through the roof; The boy king | Level 9 Card 3 | Running games: Chasey; relay races with the family | Draw a fire engine going to a fire; and firemen fighting a fire. The donkey that helped Jesus -Read the story and make finger puppets. | How do we serve? With our whole heart. Serving is about trying to do our best. How can you serve in your home? |
| WK 4 | Matt 25:35-40 Mark 12:41-44 Give what we have to God. The widow’s offering. | Thinking skills. Name the helper worksheet | Spelling: Tricky Words Set 4 Level 12 Stories with worksheets: Zacchaeus; Sarah | Level 9 Card 4 | Long jump: Measure how far you can jump. High jump: Set up some hurdles to jump over. | Dress up as a community worker. Make some costumes. | Serving is about doing what you are asked to do. If Mum asks you to do the dishes, would you go and play instead? |
God is a Servant planning table
God is a Servant Bible lessons
God is a Servant Bible worksheets
God is a Servant Social Studies worksheets
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Spelling – Tricky words Sets 1 – 10
Maths resources
God is Protector
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Science/Health | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music | Art | Values |
| God is Protector | See links below How animals protect themselves | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: A Great Big Dad (CBF) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Courage | |
| WK 1 | Daniel 3 Don’t be afraid to obey God. (Fiery furnace) | How animals protect themselves: Bites & stings; Defense and attack Thinking Skills | Spelling: Tricky words Set 5 Level 12 Stories with worksheets: God made me special; A boy gives his lunch to Jesus | Level 9 Card 5 | Invite a friend for a game of soccer or another sport | Draw a picture about a time when you showed courage. Write a sentence. | Definition: being brave; standing up for what you know is right; trusting God to protect |
| WK 2 | Daniel 6 Love and obey God. Daniel in the den of lions | Animal camouflage: How animals hide small book | Spelling: Tricky words Set 6 Level 12 Stories with worksheets: Peter in jail; God gives us everything we need | Level 9 Card 6 | Go on a nature walk looking for animals that hide, e.g. snail in a shell. Make a list of what you found. | Draw or make an animal collage – animals camouflaged against their background | Who do you know that shows courage? Who in the Bible showed courage? |
| WK 3 | Luke 8:23 –27 Protection from danger Jesus calms storm. Ephesians 6: The armour of God | Animal parenting – baby chicks Crabs and Shellfish small books | Spelling: Tricky words Set 7 Spelling test: Choose 10 tricky words Level 12 Stories with worksheets: Jesus heals a blind man Test story: Who made everything | Level 9 Card 7 | Following instructions, e.g. right hand on your left foot; left hand behind your back to touch right elbow | Make the armour of God from the cut-out template. | What does the Bible say about courage? What does the Bible say about God’s protection? |
God is Protector planning table
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God is Truth
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Science | Literacy | Maths | Phys.Ed/Music | Art | Values |
| God is Truth | See links below Light & Colour | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: Ask, seek, knock (CBF) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Being trustworthy; Keeping promises | |
| WK 1 | Matt 21:28-2 Keeping our word to God and others | Why do plants & animals need light? Science experiment to show that a plant needs light Day night activities | Spelling: Tricky Words Set 8 Level 13 Stories & worksheets: The wise man and the foolish man; Jesus and the storm | Level 9 Card 8 | Nature walks: See how plants grow towards the light Blindfold walks | Black & white collages (light & dark) Transparent, opaque, translucent papers | What is a promise? |
| WK 2 | Genesis 9:8-17 God’s promise to Noah and the promise of sending Jesus | Reflection: Mirrors Shadows Thinking Skills | Spelling: Tricky Words Set 9 Level 13 Stories & worksheets: Jesus is our king The animals went in two by two | Level 9 Card 9 | Mirror your partner’s actions; Go outside and play with shadows | Shadow puppets Water painting on concrete if sun is shining | What could happen if you don’t keep a promise? |
| WK 3 | Genesis chapters 15,17,18 God’s promise to Abraham | Colour mixing; Primary & secondary colours; Light & Colour small book | Spelling: Tricky Words Set 10 Spelling test: Choose 10 Tricky Words Level 13 Stories and worksheets: The man who could not walk; A still small voice Test story: God gives us everything we need | Level 9 Card 10 | Set up paper colour spots on the ground. Run to the red spot; hop to the yellow etc. | Make a colour wheel; Mix colours using paint; Paint a rainbow | What promises has God made to us? What promises could you make and keep? |
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God is Lord & King
| Yr 2 | Attribute of God | Christmas activities | Literacy | Maths | Music & drama | Art | Values |
| God is Lord & King | See links below | Read to your children – 20 minutes everyday. | Use things to count with, like bottle caps or stones | BM Song: God is greater (ACS) | Prepare paper, paint, coloured pencils | Faith and trust Generosity | |
| WK 1 | The Christmas story: Matthew 2 Jesus worshipped as king | Why is Christmas such a special time?Make a book: Christmas is special because… | Spelling: make a list of Christmas words Level 13 stories & worksheets: The wedding; Jesus calls His friends | Level 9 Card 11 | Prepare a Christmas play and concert for your extended family or friends | Make a nativity scene. Make Christmas decorations. | The Bible record of Jesus’ birth is to be trusted. We know it is true because many people wrote down what they saw. |
| WK 2 | John 18:28-38 Jesus dies as a King | Write a prayer of thanks to Jesus. | Make some Christmas cards and write some Christmas messages. Level 13 stories and worksheets: Oil and flour; Jacob and Esau | Level 9 Card 12 | Learn some Christmas songs. | Make props and costumes for the play. | We can say thank you to Jesus because He came into the world and died for us. |
| WK 3 | Acts1:6-10 Jesus goes back to heaven to reign as King | Plan some healthy foods for the Christmas table | Level 13 Reading Test Read the book about Christmas that you have made. Draw the events of the Christmas story and write a sentence for each. | Level 9 Card 13 & 14 | Perform your play and concert | Christmas gifts for others. | Christmas is a time to think about others and be generous. |
God is Lord & King planning table
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God is Lord & King Christmas worksheets
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