Exploring Homelessness

Whole school and KS2 Ages 7-11

Resources for teaching about how The Salvation Army supports people experiencing homelessness.

Get creative with a cardboard box! The simple cardboard helps introduce the different ways people can experience homelessness and how The Salvation Army supports people who have no home.

Primary

An assembly introducing homelessness.

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An assembly introducing homelessness. Standard PowerPoint presentation.

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9.64 MB

Primary

An assembly introducing homelessness. Widescreen PowerPoint presentation.

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17.54 MB

Primary

For pupils to write or doodle their thoughts.

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A lesson that addresses some of the questions pupils have about homelessness – who is affected and why does it happen. It explores the different ways people experience homelessness and introduces some of the ways The Salvation Army helps people.

Primary

A lesson exploring what homelessness is.

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A lesson exploring what homelessness is. Standard PowerPoint presentation.

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11.07 MB

Primary

A lesson exploring what homelessness is. Widescreen presentation.

Slideshow PPTX /

2.35 MB

Primary

A handy shortened version of the lesson plan to guide experienced practioners during a lesson.

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211.69 KB

Primary

Statements exploring what homelessness is.

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Primary

Activity exploring key words on homelessness.

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71.15 KB

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Activity for pupils to share their thoughts about homelessness.

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225.71 KB

How might it feel to have something missing in your life? This resource helps pupils reflect on homelessness while highlighting some of the work The Salvation Army. Easily adapted for an assembly or a talk.

Primary

Discover how The Salvation Army helps people who are homeless.

Assembly PPTX /

4.66 MB

Primary

Discover how The Salvation Army helps people who are homeless.

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657.67 KB

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A group of cartoon SA people next to the phrase, 'Find out how we help people with no home.'

Primary Pupils Fact Files

An engaging way for pupils to explore more about The Salvation Army's work in the community . Includes facts, news articles, photos and puzzles. Use for independent learning, group research or as posters.

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A cartoon boy and girl in sleeping bags.

Homelessness zone

Find more teaching resources about homelessness as part of Ultimate Church Visit.

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Community Resources

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Community (Primary)

Resources for schools teaching about The Salvation Army's work in the community.

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!

Religious Education (Primary)

School resources exploring The Salvation Army's beliefs, work and faith.

Ultimate Church Visit

This practical resource helps you organise an exciting and memorable primary school visit at your corps or centre.