A Starry Night Schools
KS1 and KS2 Ages 5-11
Telling the Christmas story with music, song and art.
The 'A Starry Night' video tells story of Christmas through the eyes of Lumi, the little star - with the help of some Salvation Army band players!
Use the video in primary schools, to support an assembly or a talk in the classroom.
Explore the themes of the story further, by selecting an activity that links to Literacy, RE, Music and/or Art. Or, during this busy time of year, let the children reflect on the story by using the colouring sheets!
On this web page, you will also find:
- 'A Starry Night' video
- Assembly resources
- KS1 lesson resources
- KS2 lesson resources
Assembly
ASN Assembly Standard
PowerPoint Presentation. Standard size.
ASN Assembly Widescreen
PowerPoint Presentation. Widescreen size.
A Starry Night Scene 4
Brass band audio track for Scene 4 of A Starry Night
ASN Lumi Image
An image of the main character, to use as a prop.
ASN Chorus Actions
A visual reminder of the actions accompanying the chorus - for leaders.
ASN Assembly Questions
Additional questions for KS1 and KS2 pupils – for longer assemblies. (Optional)
ASN Blank Sheet
For pupils to write/draw their ideas and thoughts. Colour and greyscale versions.
KS1 Lesson
ASN Lesson KS1
Lesson plan for KS1. Includes suggestions for a range of follow-up activities.
ASN Lumi Image
An image of the main character, to use as a prop.
ASN Chorus Actions
A visual reminder of the actions accompanying the chorus - for leaders.
ASN Blank Sheet
For pupils to write/draw their ideas and thoughts. Colour and greyscale versions.
ASN Lesson KS1 Finger Puppets
Explore the story by making finger puppets. Eight characters.
ASN Lesson KS1 Sequencing Pictures
Put the images in the correct order to retell story. Can be differentiated.
ASN Lesson KS1 Lumi Thoughts
Imagine what Lumi is thinking or feeling during key parts of the story. Four scenarios to explore.
ASN Lesson KS1 Lumi Shape Poem
Respond to the story through poetry. Three designs.
ASN Lesson KS1 King of all the World
Explore the phrase through Point, Evidence and Explain. Can be differentiated.
ASN Lumi Image
An image of the main character, to use as a prop.
ASN Lesson KS1 Hanging Decoration
Create a 3D hanging star.
ASN ColouringSheets
Enjoy colouring in images based on the story. Six designs.
ASN Lesson KS1 Instruments
Consider how an instrument makes you feel. Five options.
ASN Lesson KS1 Instruments Puzzle
Count the number of instruments and learn their names.
A Starry Night Introduction Audio
Brass band audio track for the Introduction of A Starry Night
ASN Lesson KS1 Lumi Plenary
Write your thoughts about what you have learned on a star.
ASN Story Images Standard
All story images. PowerPoint Presentation. Standard size.
ASN Story Images Widescreen
All story images. PowerPoint Presentation. Widescreen size.
KS2 Lesson
ASN Lumi Image
An image of the main character, to use as a prop.
ASN Chorus Actions
A visual reminder of the actions accompanying the chorus - for leaders.
ASN Blank Sheet
For pupils to write/draw their ideas and thoughts. Colour and greyscale versions.
ASN Lesson KS2 Sentence Ordering
Re-tell the story. Can be differentiated and extended.
ASN Lesson KS2 Lumi Shape Poem
Respond to the story through poetry. Three designs.
ASN Lesson KS2 Lumi Opinions
Create a uniquely shaped star based on your opinions.
ASN Lesson KS2 King_of all the World
Explore the story phrase through Point, Evidence and Explain. Three options plus can be differentiated.
ASN Lesson KS2 Stained Glass Windows
Create a stained glass window inspired by the story.
ASN ColouringSheets
Enjoy colouring in images based on the story. Six designs.
A Starry Night Introduction Audio
Brass band audio track for the Introduction of A Starry Night
'A Starry Night' Audio Track - no vocal
Sing-along to the brass ensemble playing 'A Starry Night' without vocal.
ASN Lesson KS2 Lumi Plenary
Reflect on the learning from the lesson.
ASN Lesson KS2 Slap Quiz Questions
A fun way to recap the learning with a challenging mix of recall, inference, interpretation and personal opinion questions.
ASN Lesson KS2 Slap Quiz Standard
Slap the answers on the screen! PowerPoint Presentation. Standard size.
ASN Lesson KS2 Slap Quiz Questions Widescreen
Slap the answers on the screen! PowerPoint Presentation. Widescreen size.
ASN Story Images Standard
All story images. PowerPoint Presentation. Standard size.
ASN Story Images Widescreen
All story images. PowerPoint Presentation. Widescreen size.
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