Creative Ideas for Primary RE through Circle Time, Group Activities and the Liturgical Year

There is nothing new about the concept of the circle and the positive influence that it can have on an individual and a community. The ritual and practice of gathering in a circle is found in many cultures and civilisations down through the ages.

Circle Time is well established in many Primary Schools. The aim of this resource is not to outline the rationale or the mechanics for holding a circle time with your class. This resource aims to support and help the teacher in the classroom with some well tried and tested ideas for a successful Circle Time in Religious Education All of the ideas suggested here can be used in time dedicated to RE. However, they can of course be used at other times, both in school and in other situations.