resources list This is a complete list of resources to help you in your planning. It tells you everything you need for each zone and for the visit as a whole, including resources which are provided and those which you will need to gather together yourself, depending on which activities you choose to include. As soon as you have an idea of which resources you need, remember to let the Schools & Colleges Unit (or DHQ) know. The easiest way is to send or fax a copy of this tick list, alternatively, phone or email your requirements. * indicates resources which DHQ/corps could supply themselves if preferred, although they will be available from Schools & Colleges Unit if required.
general resources & welcome session Resources provided F Ultimate Church Visit roller banner F ‘The Salvation Army is…’ A3 card F Pupil books (order from Schools & Colleges Unit) You may also need F Pencil for each pupil (optional – but it’s good idea to have spare pencils available) F Name and/or colour labels to denote groups F Name badges for leaders/helpers F Clipboards for zone leaders*
bible zone Resources provided F Bible zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (blue) Godly play materials (choose): F The Good Samaritan F Zacchaeus F Godly play scripts (download from CD-ROM) F Mission Statement A3 card You may also need F Mats/carpet squares for pupils to sit on* F Basket or wooden tray for Zacchaeus story (alternatively use the gold box from The Good Samaritan story) F Selection of good quality crayons/coloured pencils, pastels etc for response time F A Bible/leader’s own Bible
worship zone Resources provided F Worship zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (black) F Worship definition A3 card F 2 sets of worship objects matching cards (extra sets available) F 2 sets of worship objects explanation cards - Key Stage 2 (extra sets available) F 2 sets of worship objects ‘Call my bluff’ cards - Key Stage 1 (extra sets available) F ‘ABC’ cards - for ‘Call my bluff’ activity (download from Resource CD-ROM) F DVD Clip 1: A Salvation Army church. DVD Clip 2: Worship (in The Salvation Army)
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You may also need F TV/DVD player F Football supporter’s kit (eg shirt, scarf, match ticket and programme, football, novelty items) F Worship action song –Duggie Dug Dug CD/DVD or similar F Other examples of Salvation Army worship (eg Congress DVDs from SP&S or Link DVDs from the Video Production Unit)
community zone Resources provided F Community zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (blue) F Community board game F DVD clip - Community work F Story bag script (download from Resource CD-ROM) F Matthew 25 A3 card F Bookmarks for pupils – Key Stage 2 (order from Schools & Colleges Unit) You may also need F Photos, video, PowerPoint (template on CD-ROM) or objects relating to your own community work F Large bag* and objects for story bag – see script F Display boards with picture trail cards (loan separately from Schools & Colleges Unit) F TV/DVD player
international zone Resources provided F International Zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (blue) F Passport for each pupil (order from Schools & Colleges Unit) F Roll of 250 Red Shield Stickers (order from Schools & Colleges Unit) F Names of countries on separate strips of paper - Key Stage 1 (download from CD-ROM) F Postcards (Key Stage 1) F DVD clips: International work (Key Stage 2) Props relating to each country: F Inflatable palm tree - Sri Lanka F Pig cut out – Haiti F Hat – China F Mustard seeds – Zambia (check for mustard allergies prior to visit and keep seeds in packet) F ‘Emergency map’ card F Music zone CD - ‘Living water’ You may also need F World map jigsaw/inflatable globe/soft globe* F Bucket – Tanzania F Electric/foot pump for palm tree (or someone with lots of puff!) F UK/Ireland or local map (Key Stage 2) F Extra props and artefacts from around the world, suitcases, backpacks etc F DVD showing worship in another country (eg Link 22) F TV/DVD player/projector and screen/CD player
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symbol zone Resources provided F Symbol Zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (blue) F Secret agent glasses and trilby-style hat for leader F 8 x individual identity badges for pupils (additional badges available for larger groups) F 2 x Mission packs for each of the four missions (extra sets available) F Crest investigation report sheet (download from CD-ROM) You may also need F Examples of everyday signs and symbols (eg recycling symbol, road sign) F Salvation Army flag*, Red Shield and crest (images available from Schools & Colleges Unit if these don’t feature in your worship hall, or you are using the zone in a different venue) F Other ‘secret agent’ props (eg detective-style coat)/backdrop/music F Flip chart for briefing and reporting back sessions F A few pieces of blank paper for Mission 1 F Coloured pencils for design a flag activity
music zone Resources provided F Music Zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (red) F Psalm 100 A3 card F Fry Family A4 card and Modern music group A4 card F Open air and march A4 picture cards F Different instruments A4 picture cards F 1 x set of Purpose of music activity cards F 8 x sets of expression faces (extras available) F CD of different styles of Salvation Army music F Lyrics to full track songs (download from CD-ROM) You may also need F CD/DVD player F A selection of musical instruments, including (but if possible not exclusively) brass F Wet wipes to clean instrument mouthpieces in between pupils’ turns F Percussion instruments* F Paper and coloured pencils etc for extra activities Other music for extra activities. Possible suggestions: F ‘Far Away’ from Angel Voices, Libera (www.libera.org.uk) F ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’, Copland (3.41 approx) F Soundtracks (eg Passion of the Christ) F Video of a piece of dance/mime or similar F Children’s worship/action song music CD/DVD
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history zone Resources provided F History Zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (red) F Odd One Out cards (Key Stage 1) F T/F cards (download from CD-ROM) F Props etc for time capsule/character bags/drama (listed opposite) F Details of character bag/time capsule contents (download from CD-ROM) F Drama/story scripts (download from CD-ROM) F PowerPoint slides for drama (CD-ROM) F DVD Clip: William Booth’s funeral F Picture quiz cards F Caps and bonnet templates for pupils - (order from Schools & Colleges Unit) F Caps and bonnet instructions (download from CD-ROM You may also need F DVD player/laptop/projector/CD player F A ‘time capsule’ – large bag, box or chest F Extra Victorian artefacts/costumes/scenery etc F Display boards with picture trail cards (loan separately from Schools & Colleges Unit)
History props (provided) F Top hat F 2 x Victorian-style caps F 2 x Victorian-style bonnets F Old Bible F Old mug F Money bag F Tankard F Copper pipe fitting F Lights in darkest England matchbox F Victorian-style slate and pencil F Character bags x 8 (KS2) F Time capsule sign and clues (KS1) F ‘1912’ newspaper F Diary excerpts, photos, letters etc You will also need F Old SA bonnet* F Old SA cap* F Shawls (optional)* F Black umbrella F Extra old SA uniforms (optional) F Blanket/old cardboard box F Old worn out socks, shoes or clothing
uniform zone Resources provided F Uniform Zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (red) F Pictures of different uniforms (Key Stage 1) F Uniform timeline activity (Key Stage 1) F ‘Why wear a uniform?’ cards (Key Stage 2) F Uniforms (see opposite) F Cap and bonnet card templates for pupils (order from Schools & Colleges Unit) F Cap and bonnet instructions (download from CDROM)
Uniforms (provided – loan only) F Victorian style woman’s jacket F Old SA bonnet and cap F Victorian-style man’s jacket F International uniform(s) You will also need some/all of the following SA uniforms F Stand up collar tunics F Modern open-neck tunic/shirt F Red Shield hoody/T-shirt* F Cap, bonnet, hat* F Children’s uniform* F Polo shirt* F Red Shield hat* F Red Shield high visibility jacket*
You may also need F Hangers and a rail/coat rack F Table and chairs F Extra uniforms (see opposite) F Fake rocks – screwed up grey/brown paper F For making caps and bonnets: scissors, yellow pastel pencils, staplers, black crêpe paper F For designing a new uniform: good quality colouring pencils
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homelessness zone Resources provided F Homelessness zone A3 sign F Display stand for A3 sign (green) F Picture of homelessness A4 card F What makes a home? cards (Key Stage 1) F What makes a home? cards (Key Stage 2) F Red shield cup F Plastic ‘listening ear’ F Picture of a hostel/flat A4 card F Matthew 25 A3 card F DVD Clip: A Salvation Army hostel F 54321 number cards You may also need F Cardboard boxes, newspapers, a blanket, dustbin bags (full of newspaper or empty), a few coins etc for building a shelter/living space F Empty cardboard box for items below (and some above) F New toiletries, eg shower gel/toothbrush F Torch/radio F Sleeping bag/blanket F Shoes F Clothes and new socks F Plate/food F TV/DVD player
Other resources Optional resources to give away to pupils at end of visit: F Copies of Kids Alive (free copies for school visits/outreach events available from Kids Alive office, please give two weeks notice if possible) F Pupil information leaflets (order from Schools & Colleges Unit – see ‘Resources order form’) F Red Shield stickers/balloons etc (order from SP&S)
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