Reception Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 30-minute lessons. Explore prayer, the Sign of the Cross, God’s creation, human dignity, stewardship and Baptism through play-based, classroom-ready activities for ages 4–5.

What is included

• Seven 30-minute lessons, each with a clear, structured and age-appropriate learning sequence
• Learning intentions, key questions, scaffolded activities and observation-based assessment for every lesson
• Scripture-based learning using the Creation story in Genesis, with introduction to prayer, the Creed and Baptism
• Suggested resources including Bibles, six-day picture cards, word cards, natural materials, family photos, large paper hearts, name cards, puppets, mirrors, skin-tone paints and collage materials, plants and seeds, recycling materials, baptismal symbols (water, white cloth, candle) and welcome cards
• Practical, play-based activities including sequencing day cards, a small-world creation tray, a Creation Walk, wrapping gift pictures, decorating name hearts, caring role-play, self-portraits, a same-and-different sorting activity, planting and caring for seeds, tidying and recycling, and a Baptism role-play with a doll
• Assessment and recording tasks in individual RE books including drawing, mark-making, early writing, labelling, role-play and simple recording; plus Welcome Cards and Baptism Symbol Matching
• Downloadable lesson-plan document in PDF (.pdf) format

Use as a complete seven-week Branch 1 unit, or select individual lessons to support teaching on prayer, the Sign of the Cross, Creation, God’s love, human dignity, stewardship and Baptism.

Ideal for
Reception teachers and EYFS RE leads
Catholic primary schools following the Archdiocese of Birmingham RE Curriculum
Schools using the Discerning Disciples Catholic RE curriculum
Teachers seeking structured, play-based and classroom-ready Reception Catholic RE lesson plans
Teaching on Creation and Covenant, prayer, the Sign of the Cross, the Creation story, God’s love, human dignity, uniqueness, stewardship and Baptism
Lessons supporting early years RE through sensory exploration, role-play, mark-making, drawing and collaborative talk
Planning meaningful EYFS Religious Education with scripture, discussion, creative activities, observation-based assessment and recorded outcomes

Sample for FREE Lesson 1 and lesson 1 powerpoints in our shop.