Try a sample teaching pack

Choose a branch and year group to see how a Weekly Learning Builder is generated. In your school account, the pack is woven with your mission and school context.

Demo / Placeholder Curriculum Source. Generated content is illustrative until Platform Owner approves the official Discerning Disciples upload as the source of truth. Mandatory statements are still shown as protected.

Year groupBranchFast track (disrupted week)

Creation and Covenant — Year 2

Year 2 · Creation and Covenant · Lesson code DEMO-AUTUMN-1-Year2

Age stage: KS1Demo / Placeholder Curriculum Source

Age-stage pedagogy

KS1 learning is concrete and visual with short, structured written responses using sentence stems. Oral rehearsal precedes writing.

Discernment Statement

Pupils will discern how god is creator; creation is good; we are made in god's image and called to care for it. shapes the way disciples live today.

How this pack was tailored for Demo School

Official curriculum content is protected and unchanged. The items below list the school-context elements that were actually applied to tailor the implementation, examples, prompts, scaffolds and evidence suggestions in this pack. Weekly structure: 2 lessons per week.

No school profile information was available — this pack uses the generic Discerning Disciples support. Complete your School Context & Catholic Identity Profile to unlock bespoke tailoring.

Protected — Mandatory / Non-Negotiable Statement

Pupils MUST know that God is Creator; creation is good; we are made in God's image and called to care for it. This statement is drawn from the Discerning Disciples curriculum and may not be reworded or removed.

Teachers may adapt activities, timings, grouping and local examples, but this statement must not be reworded or removed.

Teacher Knowledge

Genesis 1:1–2:3 — the goodness of creation. Rooted in the school's Catholic mission. Read the scripture prayerfully before teaching. Anticipate misconceptions (e.g. treating the scripture as myth rather than revelation, reducing discipleship to being 'nice'). Consult the school RE Lead if in doubt.

Preparation List

Read Genesis 1:1–2:3 in a Catholic Bible before the lesson.
Set up the prayer focus with the correct liturgical colour.
Print the resources listed in the Additional Resources section.
Display key vocabulary on the working wall.
Charge tablet / camera for evidence photographs.
Notify TAs of adult roles and SEND/EAL scaffolds.

Key Vocabulary

Creator

God who made everything.

Covenant

A special promise between God and people.

Image of God

We are made to be like God — loving and kind.

Stewardship

Looking after the world with care.

Sabbath

A special day of rest and thank you to God.

Main ResourcePractical + Short Response Sheet

Creation and Covenant — Year 2

Short adult-led input, partner talk, drawing + one or two sentences with stems.

Year 2 children explore "Creation and Covenant" through story, key vocabulary, picture sequencing and a short guided written response.

What the adult says

Read Genesis 1:1–2:3 in child-friendly language. Show 3 key images. Ask: "Which picture shows the most important moment? Why?" Children turn and talk before sharing.

What the children do

Listen to the scripture and join in with repeated phrases.
Sequence 3–4 picture cards in the correct order with a partner.
Match key vocabulary cards to picture cards.
Complete the short response sheet with sentence stems.
Share their sentence with a partner.

Materials

Scripture story (child-friendly version)
3–4 A5 picture sequencing cards (printable from Vocab Cards pack)
Key vocabulary cards
Short response sheet (one side of A4)
Prayer focus / class prayer card

Steps

1. 5-minute scripture input with images.
2. 5-minute paired sequencing + vocabulary matching.
3. 10-minute guided writing using sentence stems (I do / we do / you do).
4. 5-minute partner share + one class response captured on the working wall.
5. Close with a short class prayer.

Photograph prompts (evidence)

Partner sequencing task in progress.
One completed response sheet (name blanked).
Working wall showing today's key vocabulary and pupil sentence.

Written response (age-appropriate — target ~20 words)

Draw and write one thing you have learned about creation and covenant.

In the Bible story, I learned that …
This makes me feel … because …
This week I will …

Additional Resources in this Pack

Vocabulary CardsPrintable A6 cards

Word + child-friendly meaning + linked image cue. Display on working wall.

Prayer Table SetupPrayer Table Resource

Liturgical colour cloth, simple cross, open Bible at Genesis 1:1–2:3, natural object linked to creation and covenant, a candle (battery for EYFS/KS1).

Pupil Voice CardsTalk prompts

3 questions on lanyard cards for the RE Lead / SLT learning walk.

Picture Sequencing CardsPrintable Cards

3–4 A5 cards showing key story moments. Reusable across the week.

Short Response SheetWorksheet / Response Sheet

One side of A4: draw box + 2 sentence stems + key word bank.

Teacher Instruction CardTeacher Instruction Card

Timings, key questions, common misconceptions, prayer.

Differentiation (Working Towards / Expected / Exceeding)

Working Towards

Sequences pictures with support; writes one sentence with a stem and adult scribing where needed.

Expected / Secure

Sequences pictures independently; writes 2 sentences using a key word and a stem; explains one thing learned.

Exceeding

Writes 3+ connected sentences using 2 key words; links learning to their own life or the school mission.

Slide Outline (planned PPTX export)

Slide 1: Creation and Covenant
Visual: Bold title image + child-friendly big idea sentence.
Teacher notes: Read big idea aloud. Point to the key words.
Slide 2: Our Scripture
Visual: Illustration of Genesis 1:1–2:3.
Teacher notes: Read the scripture in child-friendly language. Ask one wondering question.
Slide 3: Key Words
Visual: 3–4 vocabulary cards with matching images.
Teacher notes: Choral repeat each word. Give the child-friendly meaning.
Slide 4: Sequence the Story
Visual: 3–4 picture cards.
Teacher notes: Model with the class. Then release to partners.
Slide 5: Our Response
Visual: Photo of the response sheet + sentence stems.
Teacher notes: Model 'I do' sentence. Shared write 'we do'. Release 'you do'.
Slide 6: Let us pray
Visual: Prayer table photograph; liturgical colour cloth; simple cross.
Teacher notes: Lead the class prayer; pause for a moment of silence; invite pupil intentions.

Knowledge Lenses

Hear: Hear the scripture: Genesis 1:1–2:3 — the goodness of creation.
Believe: Believe: God is Creator; creation is good; we are made in God's image and called to care for it.
Celebrate: Celebrate: a linked liturgy, feast or act of worship this week — see Prayer Table.
Live: Live: a concrete pupil response in school and at home this week.

Ways of Knowing

Know: Know the core facts (Creator, Covenant, Image of God).
Discern: Discern why this matters for a disciple today.
Respond: Respond in prayer, service or action this week.

Discover · Explain · Connect · Practise · Stop and Think

Discover: Open with a hook image or short film linked to creation and covenant.
Explain: Explain the scripture and Catholic teaching. Anchor to the mandatory statement.
Connect: Connect to pupils' lives, the school community and the wider Church.
Practise: Guided task → independent response (see I do / We do / You do and the main resource).
Stop and Think: Stop and Think: a short silent reflection using the discernment statement.

Discovery Questions

Where do you see creation and covenant in our world today?
What is God asking of a disciple in this passage?
How does this change what we do this week?

Dialogue

Structured dialogue: pupils turn to a partner, share a discernment idea, listen fully, and paraphrase before responding.

I do / We do / You do

I do: Teacher models the scripture handling and a think-aloud response.
We do: Class jointly annotates the passage and drafts a discernment sentence.
You do: Pupils complete their independent response using the main resource.

SEND / EAL Scaffolds

Pre-teach key vocabulary with dual-coded cards (word + image).
Provide picture-only version of the sequencing task.
Sentence stems on desk mats.
Adult scribing option for the written response.
Coloured overlay / large-print scripture available.

Prayer / Worship Link

Class prayer: a short prayer linked to Creation and Covenant, led by the teacher and echoed by pupils. See Prayer Table setup.

Prayer Table Setup

Cloth in the liturgical colour, open Bible at Genesis 1:1–2:3, simple cross, one natural object linked to creation and covenant, candle (battery for EYFS/KS1). Invite pupils to add pupil-made intentions during the week.

Pupil Voice Questions

What did you learn today about being a disciple?
What puzzled you or made you wonder?
What will you do this week because of what you learned?

Evidence Prompts

Photograph one piece of pupil work (name blanked).
Photograph the working wall with vocabulary and pupil sentence.
Record one dialogue partner response (audio only).
Add the discernment sentence and one pupil response to the class floor book.

Inspection-useful Evidence

For a Catholic Schools Inspection / SIAMS-equivalent review, this lesson evidences: fidelity to the Discerning Disciples curriculum; scripture handling at an age-appropriate level; explicit Catholic teaching linked to the school's mission; pupil voice showing discernment; inclusive practice through SEND/EAL scaffolds.

Next Steps

Feed forward into next week's lesson; note any misconceptions on the class tracker; identify pupils for greater-depth challenge and any needing pre-teach.

Cross-Curricular Opportunities

PSHE link: living the school mission this week.
British Values: mutual respect and tolerance.
English: extended writing and oracy.