Seasonal Assemblies (Primary)
KS1 and KS2 Ages 5-11
School assemblies tend to follow a seasonal timetable. Guest speakers are often invited in to speak to large groups of students covering a wide range of seasonal topics. This provides a wonderful opportunity to make a stronger connection with a school. These resources are here to help support and inspire you in delivering an engaging assembly for primary aged children.
Harvest is usually the first big assembly of the school year. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop a stronger relationship with a school. These exciting resources will hopefully help inspire you to deliver an assembly that will appeal to a range of ages.
Enough for all
Enough For All Assembly
If we take too much, there is not enough for everyone.
Includes examples of how The Salvation Army supports people.
Enough For All Presentation
If we take too much, there is not enough for everyone.
Includes examples of how The Salvation Army supports people.
Enough For All Resource Cards
If we take too much, there is not enough for everyone.
Includes examples of how The Salvation Army supports people.
Sharing
Sharing Assembly
What are we willing to share – and why?
Includes how The Salvation Army helps people in need of food.
Sharing Presentation
What are we willing to we share – and why?
Includes how The Salvation Army helps people in need of food.
Sowing seeds
Sowing Seeds Assembly
Explore the food that we grow from seeds and reflect on what kind of person we want to grow in to.
Sowing Seeds Presentation
Explore the food that we grow from seeds and reflect on what kind of person we want to grow in to.
Pass it on
Pass It On Assembly
Explore why we give food as a sign of being thankful.
How do our actions influence others?
Pass It On Presentation
Explore why we give food as a sign of being thankful.
How do our actions influence others?
Ready Steady Cook
Ready Steady Cook Assembly
What an amazing array of food the earth provides us with.
Let’s consider the importance of what we do with what we’ve been given.
Ready Steady Cook Presentation
What an amazing array of food the earth provides us with.
Let’s consider the importance of what we do with what we’ve been given.
Ready Steady Cook Red Tomato Green Pepper Cards
What an amazing array of food the earth provides us with.
Let’s consider the importance of what we do with what we’ve been given.
On October 18th is Anti-Slavery day. This links well with the topic of anti-trafficking. These resources are intended to support children’s understanding of the issues surrounding trafficking around the world. There is a range of assemblies to choose from, depending on the age of the children and their previous knowledge of trafficking.
The good things in life
The Good Things In Life Assembly
As we learn about children around the world are being trafficked, let us be thankful for the opportunities we have in our lives.
The Good Things In Life Presentation
As we learn about children around the world are being trafficked, let us be thankful for the opportunities we have in our lives.
Trick and trust
Trick And Trust Assembly
Explore Jeferson’s story, how he was tricked into modern slavery.
Trick And Trust Presentation
Explore Jeferson’s story, how he was tricked into modern slavery.
Trick And Trust Option Cards
Explore Jeferson’s story, how he was tricked into modern slavery.
How much?
How Much? Assembly
Are you able to put a price on people?
How Much? Presentation
Are you able to put a price on people?
How Much? Price Tag
Are you able to put a price on people?
KS1 anti-trafficking
KS1 Anti-Trafficking Assembly
Explain what child trafficking is and reflect on how we can help stop it.
KS1 Anti-Trafficking Presentation
Explain what child trafficking is and reflect on how we can help stop it.
KS2 anti-trafficking
KS2 Anti-Trafficking Assembly
Explain what child trafficking is and reflect on how we can help stop it.
KS2 Anti-Trafficking Presentation
Explain what child trafficking is and reflect on how we can help stop it.
Remembrance Day is a very important assembly. It gives the children opportunity to reflect on the morality of war and the effect war has on people. These resources will hopefully inspire you to give a thought provoking assembly.
The things we love
The Things We Love Assembly
Remembering the sacrifice people gave because of war.
The Things We Love Presentation
Remembering the sacrifice people gave because of war.
The Things We Love Poppies Resource Sheet
Remembering the sacrifice people gave because of war.
Why remember?
Why Remember? Assembly
Why is it important to remember?
Why Remember? Presentation
Why is it important to remember?
Why Remember? Tick List
Why is it important to remember?
Remembrance day
Remembrance Day Assembly
How can everyday objects bring hope and comfort?
Remembrance Day Presentation
How can everyday objects bring hope and comfort?
Christmas, the time of the year when we think of plum puddings, pantomimes, and presents! But not everyone is fortunate enough to receive a gift. The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal encourages children to think of helping others in need.
Christmas Present Appeal Assembly
Not everyone is fortunate enough to receive a gift at Christmas. Use this assembly to help explain the Christmas Present Appeal.
Christmas Present Appeal Presentation
Not everyone is fortunate enough to receive a gift at Christmas. Use this assembly to help explain the Christmas Present Appeal.
Christmas is coming! Excitement’s in the air.
It's more than just the presents; It’s time to show you care!
Christmas is coming… and children are getting excited – adults too! Christmas is a very welcome and popular assembly in schools. Please find below a selection of ideas that will help lend some sparkle to your Christmas assembly!
Right Tracks Christmas Songs and Assemblies
A new Christmas Right Tracks song reminding us to love one another. *Includes School Assembly Resources*
A Christmas Right Tracks song celebrating the importance of Jesus' birth. *Includes School Assembly Resources*
Pass the parcel
Pass The Parcel Assembly
Was the birth of Jesus the first ever Christmas present?
Pass The Parcel Presentation
Was the birth of Jesus the first ever Christmas present?
Pass The Parcel Question Cards
Was the birth of Jesus the first ever Christmas present?
Pass The Parcel Challenge Cards
Was the birth of Jesus the first ever Christmas present?
A Salvation Army Christmas
A Salvation Army Christmas Assembly
What does The Salvation Army do at Christmas?
A Salvation Army Christmas Presentation
What does The Salvation Army do at Christmas?
Getting ready for Christmas
Getting Ready For Christmas Assembly
How do we get ready for Christmas?
Getting Ready For Christmas Presentation
How do we get ready for Christmas?
Let’s make this the best year yet. A time for self-reflection, self-improvement and a fresh start. These assembly ideas will hopefully help inspire pupils to make sure this new year is definitely brighter, better and hopefully happier.
Put your best foot forward
Put Your Best Foot Forward Assembly
Consider ways that we can improve ourselves – by putting our best foot forward.
Put Your Best Foot Forward Presentation
Consider ways that we can improve ourselves – by putting our best foot forward.
Can we start again?
Can We Start Again? Assembly
Fresh starts are possible!
Can We Start Again? Presentation
Fresh starts are possible!
Small change, big difference
Small Change, Big Difference Assembly
How can a small decision make a big impact?
Small Change, Big Difference Presentation
How can a small decision make a big impact?
Forgive and forget
Forgive And Forget Assembly
It’s time to let go of any grudges or ill-feeling we have to others.
A good time to say thank you for all that our Mums do for us!
Mother's Day flowers
Mother's Day Flowers Assembly
Explore how we can be thoughtful towards our mothers.
Mother's Day Flowers Presentation
Explore how we can be thoughtful towards our mothers.
Mother's Day Flowers Resource Sheet
Explore how we can be thoughtful towards our mothers.
Mother's Day gifts
Mother's Day Gifts Assembly
How do we say thank you to our mothers?
Mother's Day Gifts Presentation
How do we say thank you to our mothers?
International Women's Day is celebrated each March. This is a great opportunity to share some of the inspiring stories and achievements of Salvationist women by offering to take an assembly or a lesson.
International Women's Day Assembly
Find out how Catherine Booth, co-founder of The Salvation Army, helped improve people’s lives.
International Women's Day Presentation
Find out how Catherine Booth, co-founder of The Salvation Army, helped improve people’s lives.
International Women's Day Flash Cards
Find out how Catherine Booth, co-founder of The Salvation Army, helped improve people’s lives.
A time rich with themes to explore with pupils: themes of new life, hope and sacrifice.
Right Tracks Song & Assembly
A faith-based song from the Right Tracks resource. The song tells the story of God giving his son to us. *Includes School Assembly Resources*
What would you give up?
What Would You Give Up? Assembly
Introduce the theme of sacrifice.
What Would You Give Up? Presentation
Introduce the theme of sacrifice.
What Would You Give Up? Resource Cards
Introduce the theme of sacrifice.
Easter hope
Easter Hope Assembly
Easter can be a time of hope. Includes how The Salvation Army tries to give hope to others.
Easter Hope Presentation
Easter can be a time of hope. Includes how The Salvation Army tries to give hope to others.
Easter eggs
Easter Eggs Assembly
Explore the symbolism of the Easter egg.
Easter Eggs Presentation
Explore the symbolism of the Easter egg.
Exploring the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Power Of Pentecost Assembly
Do we already have the skills we need to achieve?
The Power Of Pentecost Presentation
Do we already have the skills we need to achieve?
Right Tracks Song and Assembly
This song from the Right Tracks resource gives lots of ideas to help look after the environment. *Includes School Assembly Resources*
A time to thank the people in our lives who support us.
Following instructions
Following Instructions Assembly
We’re often told what to do – but how do we respond?
Following Instructions Presentation
We’re often told what to do – but how do we respond?
Trust
Trust Assembly
How do we say thank you to the adults in our lives that we trust?
Trust Presentation
How do we say thank you to the adults in our lives that we trust?
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Right Tracks is a new music resource produced for children and leaders to help learn more about God. *Includes a Primary School assembly for each song.*
Resources for teaching in schools about how The Salvation Army supports people experiencing homelessness.
Resources for school assemblies, lessons and talks focussing on William and Catherine Booth and the early days of The Salvation Army.
For primary school pupils learning about The Salvation Army. Latest: Who was William Booth?