Ultimate Church Visit
KS1 and KS2 Ages 5-11
Ultimate Church Visit (UCV) is a practical resource designed to help you organise an exciting and memorable school visit at your corps or centre. It fits into the primary school curriculum, covering many of the topics studied in Religious Education, PSHE and Citizenship.
Through Ultimate Church Visit children are able to encounter faith first-hand and interact with members of their community. They learn about The Salvation Army and the Christian faith in a fun and interactive way, and are encouraged to reflect on their own values and beliefs.
Organising An Ultimate Church Visit
Guidelines to help you to organise your Ultimate Church Visit.
Adapting Ultimate Church Visit
Ultimate Church Visit is designed to be flexible and easy to adapt to suit different situations. Here are a few ideas to help you think about how the resource could work for your corps or centre.
FAQs
Some answers to frequently asked questions about Ultimate Church Visit.
Resources List
This list will help you find out what you need to borrow and what you are able to provide yourself.
Teacher Guide
A guide for teachers; how your class visit to The Salvation Army is organised.
Zone Groups Sheet
To help organise your class into small groups before the visit.
Follow Up Ideas (For Teachers)
Some ideas on how to follow-up your Ultimate Church Visit in the classroom.
Ultimate Church Visit Curriculum Links - England
Guidance on how Ultimate Church Visit links with the curriculum in England.
Ultimate Church Visit Curriculum Links - Northern Ireland
Guidance on how Ultimate Church Visit links with the curriculum in Northern Ireland.
Ultimate Church Visit Curriculum Links - Republic Of Ireland
Guidance on how Ultimate Church Visit links with the curriculum in the Republic of Ireland.
Ultimate Church Visit Curriculum Links - Scotland
Guidance on how Ultimate Church Visit links with the curriculum in Scotland.
Ultimate Church Visit Curriculum Links - Wales
Guidance on how Ultimate Church Visit links with the curriculum in Wales.
School Visits
Contact us if you would like to organise a visit for your class to your local Salvation Army church or for a guest speaker to come to your school.
About The Welcome Session
Guidance for welcoming pupils to Ultimate Church Visit.
KS1 Pupil Booklet
Puzzles and activities to help consolidate the learning.
KS2 Pupil Booklet
Puzzles and activities to help consolidate the learning.
KS1 Think Tank Pupil Sheet
Reflect on your Ultimate Church Visit experience.
KS2 Think Tank Pupil Sheet
Reflect on your Ultimate Church Visit experience.
Bible zone begins with a discussion about stories and special and holy books, and the importance of the Bible for Christians. Pupils hear a parable, or a Bible story, using a method of storytelling based on ‘Godly Play’. They are encouraged to wonder about the story and its meaning, and then to respond by expressing their own feelings about the story through drawing or writing.
Worship zone begins with thinking about the concept of worship, special places and the objects which help people to worship. Pupils discover the key features of a Salvation Army church and explore their significance. They also look at examples of different types of worship within The Salvation Army.
Worship Objects Presentation
A presentation showing key worship objects in a Salvation Army Church.
ABC Cards (Call My Bluff Activity)
ABC Cards to help with the Call My Bluff activity.
KS1 Worship Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS1 linked to Worship Zone.
Community zone explores how The Salvation Army helps people in the community. Pupils learn how members of The Salvation Army put their beliefs into action. They also think about ways they could help their community and show kindness to others at home and at school.
KS1 Community Zone Script
Script for leaders doing Community Zone for KS1.
KS2 Community Zone Script
Script for leaders doing Community Zone for KS2.
Community Zone Presentation Template
A PowerPoint Presentation template to support Community Zone.
Community Zone Story Bag Script
Learn how The Salvation Army helps people in the community through objects and storytelling. For KS1 ages 5-8.
Community Game Instructions
Instructions for a board game based on how The Salvation Army helps people in the community. For KS2 ages 7-11.
KS1 Community Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS1 linked to Community Zone.
KS2 Community Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS2 linked to Community Zone.
International zone takes a speedy trip around the world, visiting (up to) five different countries where The Salvation Army is at work. In each country pupils think about what life is like, discover the difficult situations that people may face, and find out how The Salvation Army is helping.
KS1 International Zone Script
Script for leaders doing International Zone for KS1.
KS2 International Zone Script
Script for leaders doing International Zone for KS2.
Country Names
Signs showing the names of the countries visited in International Zone.
KS2 International Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS2 linked to International Zone.
In Symbol Zone, (aimed at KS2, ages 7-11) pupils take on the role of secret agents to uncover the meanings of some Salvation Army symbols. They also think about why we sometimes use signs and symbols instead of words, and design a flag which represents their own beliefs or things which are important to them.
Symbol Zone Presentation Template
A PowerPoint Presentation template to support Symbol Zone.
Crest Investigation Report Sheet
For pupils to record what they have found out about the crest.
Music zone introduces pupils to the musical instruments used in The Salvation Army. Pupils discover more about the history of music in The Salvation Army, as well as the range of music used in worship today. They also think about how feelings and beliefs can be expressed through music.
Music Zone Presentation Template
A PowerPoint Presentation template to support Music Zone.
In History zone, pupils use their imagination to travel back in time, finding out about life in Victorian Britain and discovering the story of how William and Catherine Booth started The Salvation Army. Pupils explore artefacts, objects and clues from a time capsule or character bags, or take part in a drama in which they play different characters involved in the story.
Character Bags And Time Capsule Contents
List of contents for character bags and time capsule.
KS1 Story Script
An interactive story introducing William and Catherine Booth.
KS2 'That Was Your Life' Drama
A mini drama introducing William Booth’s life story.
KS1 History Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS1 linked to History Zone.
KS2 History Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS2 linked to History Zone.
In Uniform zone pupils think about why different people wear uniform and have the opportunity to dress up in a range of Salvation Army uniforms. Pupils trace the development of the Salvation Army uniform and think about why there are different uniforms for different cultures and climates, and for different occasions and jobs.
Uniform Zone Presentation Template
A PowerPoint Presentation template to support Uniform Zone.
Bonnet and Cap Instruction Sheets
Instructions how to make a Salvation Army cap or bonnet.
KS1 Uniform Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS1 linked to Uniform Zone.
KS2 Uniform Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS2 linked to Uniform Zone.
In Homelessness zone pupils reflect on what it might be like to be homeless and find out how The Salvation Army tries to help. They think about what makes a home and what they think is important in a home. While acknowledging that people can be homeless in different ways, the main activities in this zone focus on people who live on the street.
KS1 Homelessness Zone Script
Script for leaders doing Homelessness Zone for KS1.
KS2 Homelessness Zone Script
Script for leaders doing Homelessness Zone for KS2.
Homelessness Zone Presentation Template
A PowerPoint Presentation template to support Homelessness Zone.
KS1 Homelessness Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS1 linked to Homelessness Zone.
KS2 Homelessness Zone Pupil Sheet
Activities for KS2 linked to Homelessness Zone.
Ultimate Church Visit Resources
Contact us if you would like to order or borrow any resources: zones, roller banner, stickers (£0.05), passports or pupil books (£0.40-£0.45).
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What is The Salvation Army?
A range of resources, lessons and activities to introduce primary school children to the beliefs, history and work of The Salvation Army. NEW: Survey to help redevelop this resource. Send us your feedback and ideas!
Community (Primary)
Resources for schools teaching about The Salvation Army's work in the community.
History (Primary)
Resources for school assemblies, lessons and talks focussing on William and Catherine Booth and the early days of The Salvation Army.
Religious Education (Primary)
School resources exploring The Salvation Army's beliefs, work and faith.